Elf Girl in the City

S. Brenda Elfgirl - I was told I am an elf in a parallel life, and I live in the Arizona desert exploring what this means. I've had this blog for a while and I write about the things that interest me. My spiritual teacher told me that my journey in life is about balancing "the perfect oneness of a sweetness heart and the effulgent soul". My inner and outer lives are like parallel lines that will one day meet, but only when there is a new way of thinking. Read on as I try to find the balance.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Day 293 Bible Readings – Proverbs 8:1-2 (ESV)

Jeremiah 43-45, 1 Timothy 5, Proverbs 8:1-11

Proverbs 8:1-2 (ESV)

“Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;”

In Proverbs 8:1–2, Solomon portrays wisdom as a woman calling out to all who will listen. Through this image, he reminds us that God’s wisdom is always available to those who desire it. Yet, we must pause, listen, and invite that wisdom into our daily lives. Solomon encourages us to seek wisdom from God the Father, who delights in giving it to His children. At every crossroad and in every decision, we are called to seek the gentle guidance of our Father-God.

I am learning, step by step, to listen more closely to the Holy Spirit’s leading in my life. I’m not yet where I want to be, but I sense the Lord teaching me to seek His voice more intentionally. Solomon’s words remind me that listening for Father-God’s voice—through prayer and Scripture—is not optional for believers; it’s essential. I had never truly considered that wisdom itself might be calling out to me, inviting me to walk in Father-God’s way. Now I see that when I seek the Lord’s wisdom in my decisions, my heart aligns with His perfect will. When I ignore that call, I find only regret and restlessness. But when I yield to the Holy Spirit’s direction, everything in my life finds its proper place and peace.

If these words stir your heart to place your faith in Jesus Christ—the One who is our eternal source of wisdom—I invite you to respond. This is your sacred moment to open your heart to God the Father. I encourage you to pray aloud, expressing your trust and commitment to Him, and to welcome His wisdom and presence into your life.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Day 292 Bible Readings – Jeremiah 42:10-12 (ESV)

Jeremiah 40-42, 1 Timothy 4, Proverbs 7:21-27

Jeremiah 42:10-12 (ESV)

“If you will remain in this land, then I will build you up and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I relent of the disaster that I did to you. Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the Lord, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand. I will grant you mercy, that he may have mercy on you and let you remain in your own land.”

In Jeremiah 42:10–12, Jeremiah shares a message from the Lord about His mercy toward the people who stayed behind in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. Father-God told them that if they remained in the land, He would restore them and give them hope again. Judah was the land Father-God had promised to the Israelites, and staying there was a sign of their trust in His promises and His sovereignty. The Lord even told Jeremiah that He was willing to change His plans if the people turned back to Him in repentance and obedience. Jeremiah also reminded them not to be afraid, because God the Father was with them. The Lord promised to show them mercy, compassion, and to bring renewal and restoration.

When I read these verses, I thought about how hard it can be to believe in Father-God’s promises when we’re in a season of fear or uncertainty. Trusting in God the Father when life feels unstable really tests our faith and confidence in His plan. The Israelites were so afraid to stay in the land the Lord had given them that they actually thought about going back to Egypt—the very place where they had been enslaved. It’s such a reminder that fear can make us want to run back to what feels familiar, even if it’s not where Father-God wants us to be.

These verses encourage me to keep trusting Father-God’s plan, even when it doesn’t make sense. He’s in control of every situation. And even when He allows discipline or correction in our lives, He’s always ready to show mercy when we turn back to Him. As followers of Christ, we can hold on to His promise of renewal and restoration, no matter what we’re going through.

If what I’ve shared has inspired you to put your faith in Jesus Christ—the One who is always faithful and brings renewal and restoration in our times of trouble—I want to invite you to pray with me. This is your moment to declare your faith in God the Father. I encourage you to say this prayer out loud as a way to express your commitment to Him.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Day 291 Bible Readings – Jeremiah 39:6-8 (ESV)

Jeremiah 38-39, 1 Timothy 3, Proverbs 7:6-20

Jeremiah 39:6-8 (ESV)

“The king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah at Riblah before his eyes, and the king of Babylon slaughtered all the nobles of Judah. He put out the eyes of Zedekiah and bound him in chains to take him to Babylon. The Chaldeans burned the king's house and the house of the people, and broke down the walls of Jerusalem.”

In verses 6–8 of Jeremiah 39, we learn about the fate of King Zedekiah and his family. Zedekiah did not listen to the prophecies of Jeremiah, in which the Lord told him to surrender to the king of Babylon. If Zedekiah had surrendered, his life would have been spared, the city would not have been burned, and he and his household would have lived. Instead, Zedekiah fled the city by night but was captured by the Chaldeans and brought before the king of Babylon.

Zedekiah’s fate serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobeying Father-God’s commands and prophetic warnings. His family was slaughtered before his eyes, his nobles were killed, and he himself was blinded and bound in chains. The Chaldeans then burned the city. Even up to the end, the Lord was merciful to Zedekiah—He clearly told him what he needed to do to save his life, his family, and the city. But Zedekiah remained disobedient to God the Father until the end.

I’ve never faced the kind of life-threatening consequences that Zedekiah suffered for disobeying God, but I, too, have experienced hardship when I failed to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Zedekiah’s story reminds us that disobedience to Father-God brings serious consequences.

If my reflections on these verses have inspired you to place your faith in Jesus Christ—who is merciful, no matter how long you’ve disobeyed Him—I invite you to join me in this prayer. This is your opportunity to declare your faith in God the Father. I encourage you to pray it aloud as an expression of your commitment to Him.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 290 Bible Readings for October 18 – 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (ESV)

Jeremiah 35-37, 1 Timothy 2, Proverbs 7:1-5

1 Timothy 2:1-4 (ESV)

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

In verses 1 through 4 of 1 Timothy 2, Paul emphasizes the importance of prayer in the life of a believer in Jesus Christ in his first letter to Timothy. Timothy was a student of Paul who served as a pastor in Ephesus. Paul tells Timothy that prayer is how we communicate with Father-God, and that all forms of prayer are encouraged. He urges us to pray not only for ourselves but for all people, including those in authority. The Lord desires that everyone be saved and come to know Him personally.

When I first read these verses, I realized that I often prayed for government leaders whose political views aligned with my own. However, I found it difficult to pray for leaders whose beliefs were opposite to mine. In reading a commentary on these verses, I learned that praying for government leaders is a way to seek the Lord’s guidance and intervention in government. If we truly trust Father-God, we must believe that He is sovereign over all human institutions. When we pray for those in government, we show respect for them—reflecting how Jesus Christ has transformed our lives and conduct. I came to understand that my hesitation to pray for certain leaders revealed a doubt in God’s sovereignty. This is an area I know I must work on, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I believe I can deepen my trust in the Lord.

If my reflections on these verses have inspired you to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who is sovereign over all human institutions, I invite you to join me in this prayer. This is your opportunity to declare your faith in God the Father. I encourage you to pray it aloud as an expression of your commitment to Him.