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Personal Holiness

Cleansed and Delivered by His Love

“If My people, who are called by My Name, humble themselves and pray…”
— 2 Chronicles 7:14a (NASB)

Beloved, this is the hour. The voice of the Lord calls not to the stranger but to His people — those who are called by His Name, who know His mercy, who sing His praises on Sunday but carry hidden burdens through the week. This word is for you. You can be cleansed and delivered by His love.

For many who read this, it has been weeks — even months — since your heart was truly laid bare before God. Not a whispered apology or a fleeting conviction, but deep, holy repentance — the kind that breaks the soul and heals it in the same breath. You’ve grown used to His grace, but distant from His presence. You have allowed sin to remain where surrender once dwelled. And still… He calls you, offering cleansing and deliverance through His love.

“If My people… humble themselves and pray…” (2 Chronicles 7:14a). This is not a suggestion — it is a rescue. A way back. A path of return. And today is the day.

Do not harden your heart. The Lord is near, not with wrath, but with mercy, longing to restore what sin has dulled, and offering you to be cleansed and delivered by His love. He removes your transgressions as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12). He blots them out and remembers them no more (Isaiah 43:25). He is quiet in His love, resting in joy over your return (Zephaniah 3:17). He is not angry at your coming — He is rejoicing.

But you must come humbly. Lay down your defenses, your excuses, your pride. Let the Holy Spirit show you what He has longed to cleanse. Don’t delay. Don’t wait for a more convenient moment. This is the appointed time of mercy. Let nothing remain hidden. Bring it all to the foot of the cross, where every soul is made equal — where all fall short, and all can be made whole, cleansed, and delivered by His love.

You may feel unworthy. You may wonder if He’ll receive you again. Hear the truth: every word He has spoken is true. He has been faithful to every covenant, even when you were not. The cross still stands. The blood still speaks. It is enough.

So come.

Pray with your whole heart:

“Father, I come as I am — not clean, but willing. I humble myself and confess every sin You reveal. I plead the blood of Yeshua over my life. Wash me. Free me. Teach me to walk in Your truth. Grant me strength to turn from wickedness, wisdom to walk in holiness, and faith to believe you are enough. In Yeshua’s name, amen.”

Now stand. Let the shame fall off of you. Let the guilt break like chains. You are cleansed and delivered by His love. You are not who you were. You are not what you did. You are now who He calls you: forgiven, redeemed, beloved.

And now, look around. You are not alone. We are one Body, bought with one price, washed in one river of blood. There is no place for pride or comparison here. Let the Church arise in unity, not divided by judgment or spiritual arrogance, but joined in humble worship and truth.

As it is written, “There is one body and one Spirit… one Lord, one faith, one baptism”(Ephesians 4:4–5). Let us walk together, fully alive, fully clean, and fully His.

Today is the day. Return to the Lord. Be cleansed. Be delivered. Be restored by His love.

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How long I walked with sin inside,
With quiet lips and lifted pride.
But mercy called, and I fell low—
And found a love I did not know.
Now free I stand, my heart made new,
And walk with saints, in robe and truth.

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Effective Prayer

Aligning with God’s Will: The Prayer That Endures

Introduction: The Power of Surrendered Prayer

Prayer is not about bending God’s will to match our desires—it is about bringing our hearts into alignment with His perfect plan. Too often, we pray with urgency, asking for immediate answers, yet the most powerful prayers are those that endure because they are rooted in surrender and aligning with God’s will.

Yeshua taught us to pray:

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10, NASB)

This is the foundation of lasting, effective prayer—not our will, but God’s. When we submit to Him, our prayers shift from temporary desires to eternal impact.

True Power Comes from Surrender

Many struggle in prayer because they focus on changing their circumstances rather than being changed by God. But Yeshua Himself modeled surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane:

“Yet not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39, NASB)

This is the kind of faith God desires—not a faith that demands, but a faith that trusts Him completely. When you align with God’s will, you will pray prayers that endure, because they are rooted in His eternal purposes, not fleeting emotions.

The Clay in the Potter’s Hands

When Jeremiah watched the potter at work, God spoke a powerful truth:

“Can I not, house of Israel, deal with you as this potter does?” declares the Lord. “Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, house of Israel.” (Jeremiah 18:6, NASB)

Clay does not resist the potter—it yields. It does not demand its own shape, nor does it fight the process. It surrenders to the master’s hands aligning with God’s will.

Your prayers must be like clay—flexible, surrendered, and fully yielded to God’s shaping. The strongest prayers are not the ones that insist on a specific outcome, but the ones that say, “Lord, mold my desires to fit Your will.”

Why Aligning with God’s Will Leads to Enduring Prayer

1. It Transforms Your Desires

When you truly seek God’s will, your heart begins to long for what He longs for. Your prayers shift from temporary solutions to eternal purposes that align with God’s will.

“Delight yourself in the Lord, And He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4, NASB)

2. It Removes Anxiety from Your Prayer Life

Prayers that demand specific outcomes lead to frustration and doubt. But when you surrender, you release control, trusting that God’s will is always for your good.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6, NASB)

3. It Positions You for Greater Breakthrough

Some prayers go unanswered because they are outside of God’s will (James 4:3). But when you pray His will, you step into the flow of what He is already doing. You are no longer fighting against God—you are moving with Him aligning with God’s will.

“If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” (1 John 5:14, NASB)

How to Align Your Prayers with God’s Will

• Begin with surrender. Before asking, say, “Not my will, but Yours, Lord.” This is foundational to aligning with His will.

• Pray Scripture. God’s Word reveals His will—declare it in your prayers.

• Wait patiently. Do not rush God’s timing. Like the tamarisk, growth takes time.

• Trust the outcome. Faith is not just believing for what you want—it’s believing that God knows best.

A Call to Pray with Endurance

God is calling you to pray beyond your emotions, beyond your circumstances, beyond your own understanding. Will you surrender? Will you trust that His ways are higher?

When you align your prayers with His will embracing aligning with God’s will,, they will endure. Like the tamarisk tree, they will stand the test of time.

Prayer

Father, I surrender my will to Yours. Let my prayers be rooted in trust, not in control. Shape my desires to reflect Your heart, and teach me to pray prayers that endure. May I stand firm like the tamarisk tree, trusting in Your perfect plan, believing that Your will is always good. I choose to align myself with You, knowing that true power comes in surrender. In the mighty name of Yeshua, Amen.

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Calls

Do You Know the Good Shepherd?

Jesus declares, “I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]” (John 10:14 AMP). These words are not just an invitation; they are a declaration of intimacy, security, and belonging. The question is not whether the Shepherd knows you—He knows every detail of your life. The question is: Do you know Him?

The Good Shepherd does not offer a distant, mechanical relationship. He offers Himself fully—His protection, His provision, and His presence. He longs for a deep, personal relationship with you. Yet, this relationship requires more than casual acknowledgment. It demands that you press into Him daily, forsaking the distractions and counterfeit comforts of this world.

Jesus also said, “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27 AMP). To truly know the Shepherd, you must learn to recognize His voice. Are you listening? Are you carving out time to sit in the stillness of His presence, reading His Word and allowing Him to speak to your heart? In a world filled with competing voices, the voice of the Good Shepherd is your anchor. He will never lead you astray.

The challenge is this: Do you trust Him enough to follow Him wherever He leads? Jesus said, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23 AMP). Following the Shepherd requires surrender—laying down your plans, your desires, and your pride. But the reward is eternal. “I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]” (John 10:10 AMP).

Beloved, the Good Shepherd laid down His life for you. He bore the cross so you could walk in freedom. What will you lay down for Him? Will you leave behind the sins that entangle you? Will you cast off the fear that keeps you from walking boldly in your calling? Will you surrender your heart fully to Him, trusting that He knows what is best for you?

The time to respond is now. Let today be the day you take a step closer to the Good Shepherd. Spend time in His Word, meditate on His promises, and pour out your heart to Him in prayer. Remember, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8 AMP).

A Prayer for Surrender

Lord Jesus, my Good Shepherd, I hear Your voice calling me. I come to You now, laying down everything that keeps me from fully knowing You. Teach me to trust You in every area of my life. Help me to follow where You lead, even when the path is uncertain. Give me ears to hear Your voice above the noise of the world and a heart that is fully surrendered to You. I want more of You, Lord—less of me and more of You. Draw me closer each day, and let my life glorify Your holy name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

He is calling you. Will you follow?

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