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Warren Lavallee is a follower of Yeshua with a passion for seeing the Body of Christ united in Spirit and truth. As the author behind 133.church, Warren writes to call believers into deeper fellowship with God and with one another, inspired by the heartbeat of Psalm 133. His writings are marked by a love for Scripture, a pursuit of holiness, and a longing for revival rooted in prayer and intimacy with the Lord. Warren believes that true unity comes when we seek the face of God together, laying aside every division for the sake of Christ. Through every essay, devotion, and prayer, he invites readers to pursue more of God and to live fully surrendered to His purposes. When Warren is not writing, you’ll find him engaged in prayer gatherings, speaking life into churches, and encouraging believers to walk faithfully with God. His greatest desire is to see the Church become one again — a living testimony of God’s glory in the earth.
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Return to the Ancient Path

Rediscovering Holiness in a Corrupt Generation

There is a cry rising from the depths of weary hearts—a cry for holiness, for purity, for God. In a culture that has abandoned truth and traded reverence for entertainment, many believers feel a sacred ache. It’s not for the past, but for something eternal. We long for the simplicity of walking with God, for the fear of the Lord to return to the house of God, and for lives that are marked by the power of His presence.

“Thus says the Lord: Stand by the roads and look; and ask for the eternal paths, where the good, old way is; then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16, AMP)

What Is the Ancient Path?

This is the voice of the Lord. He is not calling you backward—He is calling you deeper.The ancient path is not tied to culture or nostalgia—it is the path of holiness, obedience, and intimacy with God. It is the way of righteousness, where God walks with man and speaks in the stillness of surrendered hearts.

The ancient path is not hidden. It is the way God has always desired His people to walk:
humble before Him, holy in conduct, and wholly devoted to His will.

“He has told you, mortal one, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8, NASB)

The ancient path was walked by Abraham when he obeyed without hesitation. It was walked by Moses when he met with God on the mountain. It was walked by David when he danced with abandon before the ark. It was walked by the prophets who wept for a wayward nation. It was walked by Yeshua, our Messiah, who fulfilled every step in righteousness, truth, and love.

This is not a call to ritual or rules. It is a call to relationship, reverence, and right living. It is the place where God’s fire falls, not on performance, but on purity.

Why We Stray—and Why We Must Return

The noise of this world drowns the whispers of God. We are bombarded with compromise dressed as wisdom and tolerance masquerading as love. Even within the church, the fear of man often outweighs the fear of God. But “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”(Proverbs 9:10, NASB), and without it, we are blind.

When we stray from the ancient path, our souls become restless. We chase peace, but it eludes us. We pursue success, but it leaves us hollow. Why? Because only God can satisfy the soul He created.

“For My people have committed two evils: They have abandoned Me, the fountain of living waters, to carve out for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that do not hold water.”(Jeremiah 2:13, NASB)

We must return. Not just to church services or better behavior—but to God Himself.

The Promise of Rest

The ancient path is narrow, but it leads to life. It is hard, but it is filled with the presence of God. And it carries a promise: “you will find rest for your souls.”

Yeshua echoed this in Matthew 11:28–29 (NASB): “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

There is no rest apart from Him. There is no peace in the broad road. But when we return—when we turn off the noise, repent of compromise, and bow before Him again—we find what we were always meant to have: communion with our Creator.

How to Return to the Ancient Path

  1. Stop and Look. Don’t rush. Stand still before God. Ask Him to reveal the path you’ve strayed from.
  2. Ask for the Ancient Path. Pray like David: “Search me, God, and know my heart… See if there is any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23–24, NASB)
  3. Walk in It. Don’t just feel conviction—obey. Let holiness be your pursuit, not just your doctrine.
  4. Guard Your Heart. “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Proverbs 4:23, NASB)

The Time Is Now

You were not born for this hour by accident. You are part of a remnant being called out of compromise into consecration. You are being invited into a deeper place, where the things of this world grow dim and the glory of God becomes your light.

Return to the ancient path. Return to the altar. Return to the Lord your God.

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Prayer:

Lord God, I have heard Your call. I no longer want to walk in the ways of the world. I want the good and ancient path—the path where You are my only pursuit, my highest joy, and my deepest peace. Cleanse me. Lead me back. Teach me to walk in Your truth again. Let my heart burn for holiness and my life shine with Your presence. In the name of Yeshua, Amen.

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The Pursuit

Gratitude in Every Season

Thank God in All Circumstances

As the sun sets and you prepare to rest, pause and set your heart on this truth: God is worthy of thanksgiving in every circumstance. Not only in times of joy and comfort, but also in moments of uncertainty, disappointment, and trial. This kind of gratitude isn’t rooted in your feelings—it’s anchored in your faith.

The Apostle Paul commands us plainly: “Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you who are in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, AMP). To thank God in everything means choosing to see Him as sovereign and trustworthy even when the road is steep and the way forward unclear.

Look at Job. After losing everything—his children, wealth, and health—he fell to the ground in worship and declared, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21, NASB). Job didn’t thank God for evil, but he thanked God in the midst of it, refusing to charge Him with wrongdoing. This is the posture of the mature believer: eyes fixed on El Shaddai, the all-sufficient One, even through tears.

Paul and Silas, chained in a prison cell after being beaten for their faith, chose to pray and sing hymns to God (Acts 16:25). That night, their praise broke prison doors. Not only were they set free, but a jailer and his entire household were saved. When we thank God in all circumstances, we not only experience peace, but we often release power and breakthrough into places of captivity.

Charles Finney, revivalist and reformer, found strength in trials—believing every obstacle was an invitation to see God’s glory more clearly.

This truth echoed through the life of revivalist Charles Finney, a man used by God to awaken hearts across America. In the face of fierce opposition and deep spiritual darkness, he gave thanks continually, believing that every obstacle was an opportunity for God’s glory. He once said, “A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace.” Finney learned that gratitude in trials fuels revival, both personal and communal.

You too may be walking through fire tonight. A financial strain. A broken relationship. A heavy grief. And yet, God invites you to offer a sacrifice of praise. The psalmist declares, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1, NASB). Not sometimes. Not when it’s easy. At all times.

Why? Because God is always good, even when life is not. He uses trials to refine us, prune us, and draw us closer to His heart. Romans 5 reminds us that “tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope” (Romans 5:3-4, NASB). So yes—give thanks in all circumstances, because God is doing something deeper in you than what you can see.

Gratitude in every season is more than a mindset—it’s the spiritual habit of seeing God’s hand in both sunshine and storm. When you choose to thank God in all circumstances, you declare that His goodness doesn’t change with your situation. This kind of unwavering praise builds strength, hope, and intimacy with the One who never fails.

This evening, lift your eyes. Refuse to let your heart grow bitter or cold. Keep your spirit tender in worship. Don’t quench the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)—He is still speaking. He is still moving. Thank Him that He is sanctifying you completely and preserving you blameless (v. 23). And thank Him most of all for the promise that He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it (v. 24).

Prayer:

Abba Father, tonight I thank You not only for the blessings, but for the burdens. I thank You for every trial that has shaped me, every storm that has brought me to my knees, and every delay that has taught me to trust. Teach me to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in all things. I surrender my circumstances to You, believing that You are working all things for good. Strengthen me, sanctify me, and preserve me by Your Spirit. In the name of Yeshua, my Redeemer and King, Amen.

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When the Righteous Pray

Unlocking Heaven’s Power Through Faith and Obedience

James 5:16-20 (AMP)

“The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].” – James 5:16b, AMP

When the righteous pray, heaven leans low and the earth begins to shift. James reveals a timeless truth: prayer is not powerful because of eloquence, but because of righteousness. The one who walks in step with God, purified and surrendered, is the one whose voice resounds in the throne room. Elijah was not an angel—he was a man, fragile and flawed like us—yet when the righteous prayed, the heavens were shut and opened again.

God responds to the prayers of His people who walk uprightly. “The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry” (Psalm 34:15, NASB). Confession and restoration are the gateway to power in prayer. That’s why James begins with “confess your sins to one another…that you may be healed.” The prayer that heals the sick and saves the soul begins with a heart made clean before God.

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1. When the Righteous Pray, Healing Flows

God is the healer of both body and soul, and He often releases that healing in response to the prayers of His people. Holiness and humility open the door for divine restoration. David understood this when he cried out, “Search me, God, and know my heart… and lead me in the everlasting way” (Psalm 139:23-24, NASB). Prayer is not magic—it is relationship. It is a child speaking with their Father.

Yeshua said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8, NASB). And when we see God rightly, we pray rightly. The blood of Yeshua cleanses us, so we may approach boldly. God does not require perfection; He requires repentance.

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2. When the Righteous Pray, Heaven Moves

Elijah’s story proves that prayer changes reality. “He prayed intensely for it not to rain, and it did not rain… Then he prayed again, and the sky gave rain” (James 5:17-18, AMP). That was not a special case—that was a pattern. It was God working through a man in alignment with His will.

Yeshua promised, “If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you” (John 15:7, NASB). Remaining in Him—abiding—is the soil where prayer becomes fruitful. God honors the prayer of the one who walks closely with Him. Prayer is not about twisting God’s arm but joining His heart.

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3. When the Righteous Pray, Souls Are Rescued

James ends with a charge to pursue the wanderer. “If anyone among you strays from the truth… and [another] one turns him back… he will save that one’s soul from death” (James 5:19-20, AMP). Intercession is rescue work.

Paul mirrored this burden when he wrote, “My heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation” (Romans 10:1, NASB). We stand in the gap for family, neighbors, and even nations. God uses the prayers of His saints to draw sinners home. What greater power is there than to partner with heaven for the salvation of a soul?

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4. When the Righteous Pray, Revival Begins

The fire of revival does not begin on platforms—it begins on our knees. 2 Chronicles 7:14 declares, “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face… then I will hear from heaven.” Revival comes when God’s people get low, repent, and cry out for His presence.

Are you willing to be one of them? Are you willing to live holy, pray boldly, and believe that your voice can shake the heavens?

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When the righteous cry, He bends to hear,
With mercy swift and judgment clear.
Through burning prayer, the skies unfold,
And heaven’s hand begins to hold.

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Prayer:

Holy Father, we come before You with hearts humbled and lifted in faith. Teach us what it means to live righteously, to pray with clean hands and sincere hearts. Thank You for the blood of Yeshua that makes us worthy to enter Your presence. Stir us, Lord, to be men and women of prayer who walk in holiness and boldness. Let our prayers bring healing, salvation, and revival. Let them not be weak whispers, but heaven-born petitions that align with Your will. Fill us with the fire of Your Spirit, that we may intercede for the broken, the lost, and the church. Let it be said of us: When the righteous prayed, God moved. In the mighty name of Yeshua, amen.

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The Pursuit

No Guilt in Life, No Fear in Death

Living in the Power of Christ

Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. — Romans 8:1, NASB

Beloved, hear what the Spirit speaks: There is no guilt in life and no fear in death for those who are in Christ Jesus. This truth is not a feeling—it is a foundation. This is the promise purchased by the blood of Yeshua, sealed with the Holy Spirit, and written forever in the Word of God. No guilt in life, no fear in death—this is the inheritance of every believer who abides in Him.

In Christ alone, your past no longer holds power over your present. “I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). Every sin, every shameful memory, every accusation has been nailed to the cross and buried in the tomb. You are free. The voice of guilt may try to echo in your mind, but the blood of Christ speaks louder. This is the power of Christ in you—to silence condemnation and declare you righteous before the throne.

Do not reach into the grave of yesterday. God has hurled your iniquities into the depths of the sea (Micah 7:19). No guilt in life means no chains from the past, no lingering stain He has not already cleansed. In Christ, your slate is not just wiped clean—it has been made new. This is the heart of the Gospel.

And no fear in death—this, too, is your confidence in Christ. “Death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Corinthians 15:54). What once was a prison is now a passage. For the child of God, to die is not to end—it is to enter into glory. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law—but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

Perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18). And that perfect love lives in you, not as an idea but as a Person. The Holy Spirit bears witness: you are a child of God. No fear in death means that when your final breath comes, you will not fall into judgment—you will rise into joy. You do not face a fearful unknown; you run into the arms of the Savior who has gone ahead to prepare a place for you (John 14:2-3).

Romans 8:38-39 is your assurance: “Neither death, nor life… nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” You are held by the unbreakable hands of grace. This is the power of Christ in you.

So live boldly. Worship freely. Testify with joy. Let your life shout the truth: No guilt in life, no fear in death. You are a new creation, filled with the Spirit, destined for eternity with Him. Let every breath praise the One who has redeemed you. This is not wishful thinking—this is the unshakable reality for all who are in Christ alone.

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Prayer

Heavenly Father,

I praise You for the freedom You have given me through Yeshua. Thank You that there is no guilt in my life and no fear in my death because I am in Him. Let Your truth take root in me. Let me walk in the joy of forgiveness and the strength of resurrection life. Fill me with boldness to proclaim that nothing can separate me from Your love. May I live each day by the power of Christ in me.

In His mighty name, Amen.

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Faith

Faith That Builds When Others Doubt

“But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6, AMP)

O beloved, hear what the Spirit says: God is pleased by faith. Without it, no man can draw near to the heart of the Father. Faith that builds is not hollow sentiment, but living trust—birthed in reverence and expressed in obedience. It is the whisper of eternity placed into the soul of man, calling him to walk not by sight, but by the certainty of the unseen.

Noah believed. Before the skies grew dark. Before the earth cracked open. Before the warnings made sense to any but the righteous. He moved in holy fear—not because he saw, but because God spoke. And Noah obeyed. “By faith… Noah, being warned by God about events not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark” (Hebrews 11:7, NASB). He did not argue. He did not delay. He did not waver. He built. That, dear reader, is faith that builds.

God is not silent. He still speaks to those who seek Him with undivided hearts. He rewards those who listen and move. For this is the way of the beloved: to live not for the favor of man, but for the glory of the One who sees in secret. “The world has not known Him,” John once said, “but we have known Him, for He abides with us and shall be in us” (cf. John 14:17). What He whispers, we obey. What He reveals, we treasure. What He commands, we do—even if it costs us everything.

Faith that builds is like the seed planted in the soil of a pure heart. It grows when watered by the Word and tended with obedience. Remember Abraham, who left all he knew, not knowing where he was going. Remember Moses, who chose the reproach of Christ over the riches of Egypt (Hebrews 11:24-26). Remember the saints who “conquered kingdoms… shut the mouths of lions… received their dead back by resurrection” (Hebrews 11:33-35, NASB). Their faith was not theory—it was action. It built altars. It moved mountains. It offered sons. It faced fire. And it won.

What are you building, child of God? Do not wait for thunder to obey. Do not wait for applause to act. Begin now. Begin quietly. Begin when it costs you comfort. For “we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand” (Ephesians 2:10, NASB). God has ordained your steps. He has called you to build something eternal.

Perhaps He is calling you to build a refuge in your home—a place where His name is lifted up and peace reigns. Perhaps a ministry is stirring—one that will feed the poor, preach the Gospel, or restore the broken. Or maybe He is asking for your heart, to build in it a sanctuary not made with hands. Do not fear the mockery of men. Do not measure your task by human standards. For “the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God continues to live forever” (1 John 2:17, NASB).

Faith that builds is never in vain. It prepares for what is unseen. It anchors in what is eternal. It draws down heaven’s favor and causes even the heavens to rejoice. For our God is faithful. He sees. He remembers. He rewards.

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Prayer

Holy Father, You are righteous in all Your ways. You are worthy of obedience, even when no one sees. I believe Your Word. I believe Your warning. I believe Your promises. Strengthen my hands to build what pleases You. Let my obedience rise like incense before Your throne. As Noah prepared an ark for the saving of his household, may I prepare my life as a testimony of faith. Draw near to me as I draw near to You. Let my days declare this one thing: faith that builds pleases the Lord. In the name of Yeshua, my Redeemer and coming King, Amen.

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Return to the Rock:

A Call to Trust the Living God

Brethren, I do not write to you with clever speech or lofty words, but with a burden burning in my bones: Trust in the Living God! For in these days, many have turned aside. They have leaned on their own understanding, trusted in the arm of flesh, and sought the approval of men instead of the presence of the Lord. But the Spirit cries out—return to the Rock, return to the One who lives and cannot die! Let the voice of Job rise again in the assembly: “For I know that my Redeemer and Vindicator lives, and at last He will stand upon the earth” (Job 19:25 AMP).

Job did not speak these words in comfort. He spoke them while sitting in ashes, his flesh broken, his friends accusing him falsely. He had lost all earthly things—his wealth, his children, his health—and yet he declared what many of us fear to believe: God is alive, and He will vindicate the righteous. This is not the cry of a man deceived by empty religion. This is the cry of one who has encountered the living God. Though Job’s skin was failing, his eyes of faith saw a day when he would behold God, not as a stranger, but as a Friend on his side. “And my eyes shall behold Him, and not as a stranger! My heart pines away and is consumed within me” (Job 19:27 AMP). This demonstrates Job’s profound trust in the Living God despite his trials.

Even in the storm, the Rock remains—our Redeemer lives and will stand upon the earth.

What a mystery! What glory! And what warning to those who mock the suffering and speak rashly in judgment. Job rebuked the presumptuous, saying, “Then beware and be afraid of the sword [of divine vengeance]… that you may know there is a judgment” (Job 19:29 AMP). Hear me, beloved: the Lord is not slow to act. He sees every injustice, every hidden accusation, every burden laid on the innocent. And there is a judgment! God will not be mocked—what a man sows, that shall he also reap. Therefore, walk in humility. Judge not with the eyes of flesh, but intercede with the heart of Christ, who alone is able to save and to destroy. This reinforces the call to trust in God who lives beyond human comprehension.

And now, let us lift our voices with David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, who declared: “The Lord liveth, and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation” (2 Samuel 22:47 KJV). This was not a poetic line for David—it was his battle cry. In caves and in courts, among lions and liars, David clung to the Rock. When men rose against him, when his own sin threatened to destroy him, he returned again and again to the mercy and faithfulness of the living God. So must we. Truly, David exemplified trust in the Living God in every trial.

I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God: do not trust in the wisdom of this age, nor in your possessions, nor in the fleeting comfort of applause. The Lord liveth! He is not a concept nor a ritual, but a risen King, Yeshua our Redeemer, who stood upon the earth, bore our griefs, was pierced for our transgressions, and rose in triumph! He now intercedes for us at the right hand of the Father. Will you trust Him? Will you rely on Him? Or will you continue chasing shadows?

You must choose. Either build your house on the Rock or watch it fall when the storm comes. But as for me, I will say: “The Lord liveth, and blessed be my Rock!” For when my flesh is weak, He is strong. When I am falsely accused, He defends me. When I fall, He lifts me up. And in the end, I too shall see Him—not as a stranger, but as my Advocate, my Redeemer, my Friend. It is in trusting the living God that one’s foundation is secure.

Return, O Church, to your first love. Return, O weary soul, to the Rock that does not move. Trust in the Living God—and you will never be put to shame.

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Prayer

O Living God, our Rock and our Redeemer, we repent of every false trust. We lay down our pride, our fears, our idols. You alone are worthy. You alone are sure. Cause us to see You with our own eyes—not as a stranger, but as our faithful Friend. Let our lives declare, “The Lord liveth!” May every fear be silenced, every accusation fall powerless, and every heart be anchored in Your presence. In the name of Yeshua, the Risen One, amen.

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LAY IT DOWN: A Plea for Radical Surrender

Beloved brethren, I beseech you by the mercies of God: Lay it down! Lay down every hindrance, every weight, every sin that so easily entangles your soul! For what fellowship has light with darkness? What union has Christ with idols? The Spirit cries out within you — “Come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord, “and do not touch what is unclean; and I will welcome you” (2 Corinthians 6:17, NASB). Let us lay it down for God and His glory.

Why do you cling to what profits you nothing? Why do you hold fast to that which weighs down your race toward the prize? The Lord of Glory has purchased you with His own blood; therefore, you are not your own. You have been bought at a price (1 Corinthians 6:20, NASB). Shall we then offer polluted sacrifices upon His altar — the remnants of divided affections, the spoiled fruit of worldly compromise? God forbid! He is a jealous God, burning with love for His people. He will not share His throne with another. Lay it down! Every secret idol, every hidden affection, every unclean thing must be cast away as dung if we are to know the surpassing riches of Christ. Truly, we must lay it down for God.

Hear me, beloved: the call to radical amputation is not cruelty; it is mercy. Our Lord said with holy fire, “If your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out and throw it away… If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away” (Matthew 5:29-30, NASB). These are not the words of a harsh Master, but the plea of the Lover of your soul, warning you of the eternal ruin that unrepented sin brings. Sin must not merely be managed; it must be killed. It must be uprooted, severed, cast far from you, that you may be free to run the race set before you.

And I testify to you, not as one who speaks from theory, but as one who has walked this road. I found that my collection of rock and roll albums, though pleasing to the flesh, did not draw me closer to God but absorbed my time and dulled my spirit. Therefore, I gathered them — thousands of dollars’ worth of CDs — and I threw them away without regret, that my soul might be freed to worship El Elyon alone. I found that there was nothing Godly on Netflix; it was a net that caught my time and distracted my heart. I canceled it, counting it loss for the sake of gaining Christ. I found that I was watching too much news, filling my mind with the fears and troubles of the world instead of the Word of Life. So I exchanged those hours for time in the Scriptures, in prayer, and in the secret place with my God. I found that I was listening to audiobooks from Audible at night to fall asleep, but it fed my mind with many voices instead of drawing me into the presence of the Lord. So I laid them down as well, and now I fall asleep with worship music, my heart lifted up in praise to the Living God. Lay it down for God to work wonders in your life. And God is faithful — oh, He is faithful! — and He redeemed the time, and He drew me closer to Himself, deeper than I had ever known.

O saints of God, what are the idols of this present age that He is calling you to destroy? Sexual immorality, which prowls like a lion on every screen. Greed, cloaked as ambition. Pride, parading itself as self-importance. Bitterness, gnawing at the roots of your soul. Social media addictions, endless scrolling that drowns out the whisper of the Spirit. The love of pleasure more than the love of God. O saints, lay it down! Lay it down while there is yet time! Embrace the call to lay it down for God.

The Spirit is calling for a holy people, a pure Bride without spot or wrinkle. Shall we then trifle with that which nailed our Savior to the Cross? Shall we entertain what pierced His brow and ripped His flesh? God forbid! Let us rise up with the sword of the Spirit and slay every work of darkness that wages war against our soul. Let us run unburdened, with eyes fixed on Yeshua, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Lay it down — not with sorrow, but with songs of deliverance! Lay it down — not with fear, but with the boldness of a child returning home! For what awaits you is not loss but the fullness of Christ. He will pour His Spirit into the vessel emptied of self. He will clothe you in righteousness. He will crown you with His steadfast love. He will make your feet like hinds’ feet and set you on the heights of His glory! Lay it down for God, and receive His blessings.

I write to you as one who has suffered the loss of all things and counts them but rubbish, so that I may gain Christ. Therefore, beloved, lay it down! Lay it down, and rise up in the power of the Spirit! Lay it down, and behold the beauty of the Lord! Lay it down, and run with joy into the arms of the King!

May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Yeshua Messiah (1 Thessalonians 5:23, NASB).

Amen and amen.

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Worship

Answer the Call

A Lifestyle of Prayer and Worship

Beloved, hear the Spirit of God calling: return to the heart of true worship. Lay aside the noise of your busy days, silence the endless agendas, and come back to the one thing necessary—a lifestyle of prayer and worship.

“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness” (Psalm 29:2 NASB). We were made for this—to magnify the Name above every name. O Church, we have become rich in resources but poor in reverence. We have mastered meetings and perfected programs, but we have forgotten the cry that touches heaven: worship that rises like incense, pure and unceasing.

A lifestyle of prayer and worship is not an event or a performance. It is a daily dwelling. It is a heart posture that says, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” As we spend the week continually in prayer and worship, when we gather together, we explode into His presence because we have already been dwelling with Him all week. We do not come to start something—we come to overflow. We pray for what He wants us to pray. We seek to Honor Him. We seek His face, not His hand.

Jesus declared, “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers” (John 4:23 NASB). The Father is seeking you. He is not looking for programs; He is searching for hearts ablaze with adoration. The prayer and worship of the saints is the fragrance that fills the throne room of heaven. It is written, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NASB)—this is not a burden, but the river of life flowing through every believer who longs for more of God.

O Spirit of God, come and awaken Your Bride! We cry like David, “One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD and to meditate in His temple” (Psalm 27:4 NASB). Let every sigh, every word, every labor be soaked in worship. Let our lives be a continual offering, a sweet aroma rising before Your throne. To know God is to worship God. To love Him is to fall before Him with reverence and awe.

“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let’s show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:28-29 NASB). Beloved, the time is short. The King is at the door. Will He find you living a lifestyle of prayer and worship? Will He find you pressing into His heart with relentless love?

Choose now. Answer the call. Cultivate the lifestyle of prayer and worship, and be made ready for His glory!

Seek the Lord while he may be found

What Does This Look Like in My Daily Walk?

A lifestyle of prayer and worship is not confined to the sanctuary; it invades every part of your life. It looks like starting your morning with whispered adoration before your feet hit the floor. It looks like letting songs of praise rise on your commute and speaking to God in the secret places of your heart during the busyness of your day. It is choosing to respond to trials with prayer instead of panic, lifting up the Name of Yeshua when you are tempted to complain. It is walking in constant awareness that God is near, God is holy, and God is worthy.

What Is the Next Step I Can Take to Draw Closer?

Begin by setting aside a daily time to seek His face—not His hand. Start small if needed, but be faithful. Open the Word and let it ignite your worship; pray aloud, even if your words are halting at first. Commit to keeping a spirit of prayer throughout the day, turning your thoughts often toward God, thanking Him, honoring Him, and crying “Abba!” from deep within. Join with others who hunger for more of Him, gathering not out of obligation but to overflow His presence together.

Today is the day to answer His call. Today is the day to live a true lifestyle of prayer and worship.

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Worship in Spirit and Truth

Beloved, hear the call of God: “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24, NASB). True worship is not found in the sound of your voice nor in the beauty of your words. It is found in a heart ignited by the Holy Spirit. Only the Holy Spirit can enable you to worship in Spirit and Truth.

Without the Spirit, your prayers are hollow and your songs are empty. But when the Spirit moves upon you, your worship becomes a sweet aroma rising to the throne of God. “For we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words” (Romans 8:26, NASB). Only the Spirit can make your worship acceptable before the Father.

The Church has always moved forward by the breath of the Spirit. Augustine, Chrysostom, Luther, Charnock, Wesley, Finney—all were vessels in the hand of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gifted them, empowered them, and used them to call generations back to worship in Spirit and Truth. Without the Spirit, their names would be forgotten. With the Spirit, their lives still echo the glory of God.

Today, the Spirit still calls. He has not abandoned His Church. His gifts have not ceased. He gives as He wills, empowering the weak, emboldening the timid, stirring the faithful. “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord of armies (Zechariah 4:6, NASB). You must worship in Spirit and Truth, for nothing else will reach His heart.

Beloved, cast aside every reliance on the flesh. Worship in Spirit and Truth. Pray by the Spirit. Serve by the Spirit. Live by the Spirit. “If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit”(Galatians 5:25, NASB). The Father seeks such worshipers—those who abandon themselves to Him fully, who drink deeply of the life of the Holy Spirit.

Cry out today:

Holy Spirit, breathe on me.
Teach me to worship the Father as He desires.
Fill every word, every prayer, every act of devotion with Your life.
May I worship in Spirit and Truth, until I see His face.

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Breathe on me, Breath of the living God;
Break every chain, awaken my song;
Fill my worship with Your holy fire,
That I may dance in the courts of the King.

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Prayer:

Holy Father,

I stand before You, poor and needy, yet welcomed in love.

Fill me with Your Spirit, O Lord. Teach me to worship in Spirit and Truth.

Let my prayers ascend by Your power; let my worship be a fragrance You receive.

May the life of the Spirit pulse through every part of me, until Christ is fully formed within.

In Yeshua’s Name I pray, Amen.

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Walk Hand in Hand with God

Beloved, you have set your heart to seek the Face of God, and I tell you now, He sees you. He who is from the beginning, who holds the stars in His hand, bends low to meet the one who longs for Him. The Holy One is not far from you. He is near, nearer than your own breath.

Do not be troubled by the pace of men. Do not measure yourself by the steps of the crowd. For the Lord of Glory calls you to walk with Him, not behind Him, not ahead of Him, but hand in hand, heart to heart.

The frustration you feel is not your failure; it is the stirring of His Spirit within you, pulling you closer to the fullness of life in Him. You are not forsaken. You are not cast off. You are being drawn into the secret place where the Lamb walks with His own.

The world may race ahead to build kingdoms of dust. The churches may lag behind in sluggishness and doubt. But you, beloved, fix your eyes upon His Face. Set your heart to know Him as Moses did, who cried out, “Show me Your glory!” and was hidden in the cleft of the rock. So now you are hidden in Yeshua, sheltered by the blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

Be still, and do not fear the aching within you. It is a holy yearning. It is the mark of His hand upon your soul.

The God who called you is faithful. He will not leave you longing. He will reveal Himself to the pure in heart.

Therefore, walk hand in hand with God.
When He moves, move with Him.
When He waits, wait with Him.
When He weeps, weep with Him.
When He rejoices, dance before Him.

Do not turn aside to the right or the left. Stay close. Stay low. Stay hungry.

“You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13, NASB).

This is the promise of the Everlasting God. This is your inheritance.

Let nothing steal it from you.

Walk hand in hand with God, beloved. Walk hand in hand with God.

Prayer

Father,

I long to walk hand in hand with You. Not ahead, not behind — but close, steady, faithful. Teach me to match my steps with Yours. Tune my heart to Your heartbeat. Make me sensitive to Your movements and stillness alike.

When I grow restless, anchor me in Your peace. When I grow weary, lift me with Your strength. When I am tempted to run or lag behind, draw me back by the whisper of Your love.

I seek not the works of Your hand, but the light of Your Face. Let Your nearness be my portion, and Your presence my delight.

Lead me on the ancient path where Your footsteps still echo, and cause me to walk it with joy and trembling.

I am Yours, Lord.

Hand in hand with You, forever.

In the name of Yeshua, Amen.

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