DEAR ABBA

Dear Abba,      Recently, I nearly took a bad tumble. There was a partially  exposed large tree root beneath the leaves. As I tripped and began to fall forward, gratefully the car was close enough for me to brace myself. I decided the near fall was a demonic attack. The warfare has been intense the past few months. I am not one to harp on demons and the activities of ha'satan. My focus is better served by thinking on the goodness and power of The Most High! Since that day I watch my steps and remain in-tune. If you are facing an onslaught of attacks or bumps in the road, don't let the enemy make you paranoid. Put him on the offensive by growing your prayer life, intentional praise, spontaneous worship and speaking the word of Yah out loud. Our voices are made for legislation. Confess and create your wins!      I was able to escape a nasty fall ending in a bad injury because of this routine and more. Make it a practice to exam yourself and your surround...

Dear Abba,      My heart is at peace when I rest in knowing I am not on my own; Abba is a faithful Father. Intimacy with God has been my life line for the twists and turns on my journey of faith. Whenever I feel stalled or overly concerned about anything, I can feel Abba calling me closer to Him. Honestly, at times I grapple with disappointment which delays my answer to His calling. Have you been there? You just want life to stop spinning. You wish the issue didn't exist. You question why this is happening. Thankfully, this journey is a marathon and our Gracious Father allows for times we are questioning and even resisting; not from rebellion but learning to endure hardness is arduous.  I am holding space for anyone feeling the weight of waiting, the frustration brought by delay, impatience from unanswered prayers, and the lack of details from The Most High.       The best way to handle these emotions are to be truthful about them and process them...

Dear Abba,      This time last year I was stressed out functioning at full throttle. Adrenaline, and tension were driving me forward. Sometimes life happens and we maintain abnormal velocities to keep pace.  From October 2024 until April 2025 I would experience the longest sprint of my life. I was one of the caregivers for our mother as she approached the ending of her health challenges. While our relationship was not without hardship; I loved and honored her flaws and all. I may make her famed sweet potato pie in her honor this year for the holidays. 👀 Nevertheless, I am moving through life focusing on my future.       Thankfully, I am much calmer these days and my body, mind, and nervous system are finding a safer rhythm for me to live and thrive. The Most High made us with the capacity to adjust. Ruach helps us to regulate our emotions.  Kislev/November is the time we acknowledge Caregivers.  Happy Caregivers Month!     ...

 Dear Abba, The Government Shutdown and Believers       According to news outlets, There is a deal on the table. Democrats want a one year extension of Market place healthcare but Republicans do not. There is a stalemate! It is disconcerting to witness essential needs that are targeted and held out as leverage between the two parties. It is past time to put ego, pride, and chaos away. Our federal government is disappointing. Thankfully, the Government for Believers is on the shoulders of our living Savior and Messiah. We do not bow to the systems in the United States of America. We trust and obey The Most High.       The Government shut down has presented the Church with an opportunity to show up! Many churches, groups of believers, and Faith based businesses and organizations have taken the "baton" and are doing a great job to supply resources for those in need. We are doing what we were meant to do; serve, supply, and evangelize. May we increase and ...

  Dear Abba,      My hand in your hand enables me to continue this journey of faith! Ruach has led me through rough terrain over the course of three-plus months. I am forever grateful You are with me, You got me, and You are backing me. Trusting You is an adventure. I experience calm delight the more I shed my fears and concerns to allow myself to free fall into your loving arms. You are trustworthy! Thank you, Abba Yah.        All of us can attest to nail-biting difficulties. May we all experience intimacy with great measure with Abba and a boost in our resolve to trust in His love and goodness!      If we are honest, we know we can trust the Father with every care. The trust endeavor trips us when we do not know when and how He will show up for us. The details challenge us. It is a fight to resist wanting to know what Abba does not share with us. I decided this most recent round of circumstances that I would not bow to them and al...

  Dear Abba,       Some employees are in customer-facing roles in their jobs and they do not like working with the general public . I have had my issues with the public across several industries including ministry. Employees have valid reasons for disliking their jobs. They also have unreasonable expectations from working with the general public.       For example, customers will make requests according to their preferences for the products and services offered by the company . The workers facilitating the order may feel like the customer is taking something from them as they fulfill an order. They may feel more is required of them than what is received from their role .   An employee may feel a lack of appreciation depending on the interaction between the customers . The transaction can be taken personally by the employee . The truth is, the worker is doing a job they are paid to do . They are accomplishing their w...