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.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Day 364 Bible Readings - Revelation 21:6-8 (ESV)
Revelation 21:6-8 (ESV)
“And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
In Revelation 21:6–8, the Lord reveals to John the culmination of His plan for humanity. Father-God promises salvation and eternal life to those who seek Him. He assures believers that if they remain faithful despite trials and persecution, they will inherit the kingdom of God. The Lord promises to dwell with His people in an everlasting covenant relationship. Those who reject Jesus Christ—and those who shrink back in unbelief—will face what Scripture calls the “second death,” an eternal separation from Father-God.
I love these verses because even at the conclusion of history, Father-God extends an open invitation to humanity. This promise reflects His grace and generosity toward all who seek Him, even at the end of time. The image of the free spring of water shows that God’s grace is never exhausted. Anyone who thirsts spiritually can come to Father-God and receive eternal life that truly satisfies. The Lord also reminds believers that they do not rely on their own strength. Victory is possible because of the power of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit at work within them.
Eternal life is stewarded when we trust Father-God’s faithfulness and place our confidence in the power and guidance of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who offers the grace of eternal life until the end of time—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.
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.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Day 363 Bible Readings - Nehemiah 10:35-37 (ESV)
Nehemiah 10, Nehemiah 11:1-21, Revelation 20, Proverbs 31:1-9
Nehemiah 10:35-37 (ESV)
“We obligate ourselves to bring the firstfruits of our
ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the
house of the Lord; also to bring to the house of our God, to the priests who
minister in the house of our God, the firstborn of our sons and of our cattle,
as it is written in the Law, and the firstborn of our herds and of our flocks;
and to bring the first of our dough, and our contributions, the fruit of every
tree, the wine and the oil, to the priests, to the chambers of the house of our
God; and to bring to the Levites the tithes from our ground, for it is the
Levites who collect the tithes in all our towns where we labor.”
In Nehemiah 10:35–37, Nehemiah describes the role of tithing
within a covenant relationship with the Lord. After the Hebrew people rebuilt
the temple, they committed themselves to obey God’s law by bringing the
firstfruits of the land to the temple. They pledged to offer their firstborn
sons, livestock, and the best of their produce and harvest to Father-God as an
act of obedience and worship.
I love how tithing is presented as an act of worship and
devotion to the Lord. When believers give the firstfruits of their income, they
are choosing to prioritize Father-God in their lives. Tithing acknowledges God
the Father as the source of every blessing. Offering firstfruits requires
faith—trusting that the Lord will provide for our needs and bless us according
to His promises.
I have always tried to tithe when I was part of a church,
but for many years I did not understand tithing as an act of worship and
devotion to Father-God. I viewed it as an obligation of church membership
rather than an expression of faith. I did not realize that tithing reflected my
trust in the Lord’s promise to meet my needs and provide for my life. Now, I
look forward to tithing rather than seeing it as a duty. I view my tithe as
part of my worship—an acknowledgment of God’s provision and a response to His
faithfulness in my life.
Blessings are stewarded when we trust Father-God to be
faithful and place our confidence in His provision rather than our own
resources.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who blesses obedience given as
worship and devotion—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak
to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire
to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and
ready to meet you wherever you are.
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, December 29, 2025
Day 362 Bible Readings - Nehemiah 9:16-17 (ESV)
Nehemiah 9, Revelation 19:11-21, Proverbs 30:24-33
Nehemiah 9:16-17 (ESV)
“But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened
their neck and did not obey your commandments. They refused to obey and were
not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened
their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you
are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding
in steadfast love, and did not forsake them.”
In Nehemiah 9:16–17, Nehemiah reminds believers of the
faithfulness of the Lord toward His people. He recounts how Israel’s ancestors
became proud and arrogant, resisting Father-God’s guidance and commandments.
Even after the Lord delivered them from slavery, they longed to return to Egypt
and worshiped a golden calf. Yet despite their rebellion, Father-God remained
constant. He is forgiving, gracious, and merciful, and He did not abandon His
people. He led them toward the promised land, repeatedly forgave them, and
ultimately restored them after the Babylonian exile.
When I read these verses, I am reminded of how the Lord has
shown the same constancy in my own life. My journey with Father-God has not
always been faithful or steady, but He has never abandoned me. He has protected
me and remained faithful despite my pride and resistance to the guidance of the
Holy Spirit. Perhaps this is why the stories in Scripture resonate so deeply
with believers in Jesus Christ—we recognize ourselves in the Hebrews and their
struggle to surrender to God’s will. At the same time, the Bible reveals the
true nature of God the Father: always forgiving, loving, gracious, and
merciful. Reading Scripture daily reminds me that Father-God is faithful to His
people and will remain faithful to me.
Happiness is stewarded when we trust Father-God to be
faithful in our lives, knowing that He remains forgiving, gracious, and
merciful even when we resist His will.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who forgives even when we rebel
against Him—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in
the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk
with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to
meet you wherever you are.
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.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Day 361 Bible Readings - Proverbs 30:21-23 (ESV)
Nehemiah 7-8, Revelation 18:19-24, Revelation 19:1-10, Proverbs 30:11-23
Proverbs 30:21-23 (ESV)
“Under three things the earth trembles; under four it cannot
bear up: a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food; an
unloved woman when she gets a husband, and a maidservant when she displaces her
mistress.”
In Proverbs 30:21–23, Agur describes four situations that
disrupt social order. Three involve circumstances that can bring instability to
a person’s life or to a community, while the fourth represents a complete
breakdown of proper order. When someone of low character or limited wisdom
rises suddenly to a position of great power, they often lack the maturity
needed to lead well. When a fool gains abundance, they may lack the spiritual
discipline required to steward wealth responsibly. When a woman enters marriage
out of duty or obligation rather than love, discord can take root in the
relationship. The most severe disruption, according to Agur, occurs when
established roles are overturned—such as when a maidservant replaces her
mistress—creating confusion, resentment, and division.
When believers find themselves in situations like these,
they must seek the Lord’s guidance to navigate such upheaval wisely. These
circumstances often arise through unhealthy or underhanded means, and without
discernment they can easily lead to anxiety or conflict. Through the guidance
of the Holy Spirit, believers can learn to find contentment in Jesus Christ and
trust God’s provision and timing even amid disorder.
These verses spoke to me because I have encountered each of
these situations in my own life. I have seen unqualified individuals rise into
leadership roles. I have watched people receive large inheritances only to
squander them. I have known friends who married without love and later saw
their relationships unravel. I have even witnessed someone displace their
superior, creating lasting resentment among those they were meant to lead.
These situations are common, and I know from experience that without the guidance
of the Holy Spirit, they can be deeply painful and stressful. I am grateful
that the Lord guided me through these moments with peace rather than turmoil. A
peaceful and steady life is possible when we trust Father-God to help us find
contentment, no matter what disruption we may face.
Contentment is stewarded when we trust Father-God to
establish order in our lives, remaining faithful and at peace even when
circumstances feel unstable or unjust.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who can guide you through life’s
changes with peace and stability—this could be your moment. Open your heart to
Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share
your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is
faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.
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.