Tag Archive | Choosing Life

Mother’s Day Blessings To You Today

May10

Mother’s Day Blessings to all the women who have stepped into the sacred role of motherhood—whether natural or spiritual—understanding that becoming a Proverbs 31 woman is a beautiful and lifelong pursuit before Adonai.

Motherhood is a God-given blessing. The fruit of the womb is His reward, and children are a precious gift that should always be regarded as such.

Enjoy this day that has been set aside to honor you, and remember that motherhood never truly ends. We raise our children, nurture them, give them room to grow, love them deeply, and then have the joy of walking beside them as they learn to mother and nurture others themselves. What a beautiful blessing Abba has entrusted to us.

So hold on—but not too tightly. Be present. Be loving. Be available with wisdom, encouragement, and grace. And above all, give thanks as you watch the beautiful fruit of your life continue to ripen, reproduce, and carry forth His goodness from generation to generation to generation.

May we all strive to be the Proverbs 31 woman that YHVH Himself formed and fashioned us to be, through Yeshua the Messiah.

Amen.

Proverbs 31:10-31

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

— Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)

Proverbs 31:10-31
King James Version
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Blessings and Shalom – Love Beyond Measure, Beth Auman

Living from the Tree of Life — The Bridge of Iyar

Apr22

Living from the Tree of Life — The Bridge of Iyar


Scripture Focus:

Revelation 3:20 (CJB)
“Here, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If someone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he will eat with me.”

Devotional Reflection

The month of Iyar stands as a sacred bridge—a hinge between Nissan, where we remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Yeshua, and Sivan, where the Word was given and the Ruach HaKodesh was poured out.

It is in this in-between place that we are invited to live from the Tree of Life.

To live from the Tree of Life is to remain rooted in Yeshua—the Way, the Truth, and the Life—allowing His life to flow through us so that others may taste and see His goodness.

Iyar asks us a searching question:
What kind of bridge are we becoming?

Are we drawing others closer to Yeshua… or unknowingly pushing them further away?

A life rooted in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil tends to measure, judge, and divide.
But a life rooted in the Tree of Life restores, invites, and reconciles.

We are called to be bridges that carry His presence.

Are we:

  • A smooth bridge, making the path easier for weary souls?
  • A steady hinge, firmly fixed to the Door—Yeshua—helping others enter into Life?
  • A musical bridge, bringing rest, beauty, and transition in the middle of someone’s storm?

Yeshua is the Door. He is the One who opens what no one can shut and shuts what no one can open (Revelation 3:7). And yet, in His mercy, He chooses to position us as living connections—hinges that remain fastened to Him, moving only as He moves.

When we abide in Him, our lives begin to harmonize with Heaven.

We no longer strive to create something impressive—we simply release what we are connected to.

The Great Commission is not fulfilled through pressure, but through presence.

As we live from the Tree of Life, we become invitations.

We become:

  • voices that echo His truth,
  • lives that reflect His love,
  • and pathways that lead others home.

Reflection Question

Am I living from the Tree of Life—drawing others closer to Yeshua through love, truth, and humility?
Or have I been operating from a place that creates distance rather than connection?

Closing Prayer

Abba Father,

Thank You for the invitation to live from the Tree of Life through Yeshua.
Root my heart deeply in Him, that everything I release would carry Your life and not my own striving.

Teach me to be a bridge that draws others closer, not pushes them away.
Make me a steady hinge, firmly fixed to the Door—moving only at Your leading.

Let my life become a song that brings rest in the storm and hope to the weary.
Align me with Your heart, Your truth, and Your Spirit.

May I walk in humility, love, and obedience as I fulfill the commission You have given.

In Yeshua’s Name,
Amen.

Declaration-Living as a Bridge of Life

I declare and decree that I will be a smooth bridge, making the path easier for weary souls.

I will be a steady hinge, firmly fixed to the Door—Yeshua—helping others enter into Life.

I will be a musical bridge, bringing rest, beauty, and holy transition in the midst of someone’s storm.

I submit myself to You, Abba Father, and I yield fully to Your Spirit.

Let my life be rooted in the Tree of Life, not striving in my own understanding, but flowing from Your presence.

Align my heart with Yours.
Establish my steps in truth.
Guard my words, that they would carry life and not division.

Make me an instrument of reconciliation, a vessel of honor, and a reflection of Your love.

Let everything I release draw others closer to Yeshua—the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

I choose humility.
I choose obedience.
I choose love.

I will walk as a bridge that connects, not separates.
I will stand as a hinge that moves only at Your leading.

And through my life, may others encounter Your goodness, Your truth, and Your eternal invitation.

In Yeshua’s Name,
Amen.

Scripture Focus

Revelation 3:20 (CJB)
“Here, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If someone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he will eat with me.”

Revelation 3:7 (CJB)
“To the angel of the Messianic Community in Philadelphia, write: ‘Here is the message of HaKadosh, the True One, the one who has the key of David, who, if he opens something, no one else can shut it, and if he closes something, no one else can open it.”

Matthew 28:19–20 (CJB)
“Therefore, go and make people from all nations into talmidim, immersing them into the reality of the Father, the Son and the Ruach HaKodesh, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age.”

John 14:6 (CJB)
Yeshua said, “I AM the Way — and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through me.”

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Mar1

Scripture for the week of March 1, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

“The breaker goes up before them; they break out, pass through the gate and go out by it. So their king goes on before them, and the Lord at their head.” Micah 2:13 (NASV)

Is there a situation in your life where you are desperately in need of a breakthrough? There are several things the Lord reveals to us about Himself in this scripture. He is the Lord of the Breakthrough! He leads and goes before us. He stands between us and our enemies in times of trouble. He is The Almighty God that can break open any gates of captivity; the Lord of the Hosts of Heavenly armies and is able to breakthrough any of our enemies plans against us! He is able to make the crooked places straight and make the rough places smooth on our behalf. The Lord God of all Heaven and Earth is our protector, defender and provider King and He desires for us to know Him as our God Who breaks through! Ask God to reveal Himself as the Lord of the Breakthrough from any and all hindering circumstances in your life today!

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Feb15

Scripture for the week of February 15, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 27:8 (NLT)

What can we do when we run out of strength in the battles we face; when there seems to be no where to turn for help? It is wonderful to know that the almighty endless strength of God is available when our strength is not enough. We must also remember that He is our shield of protection when we are vulnerable. The more we learn to trust Him with all of our heart in the everyday little things, the more we will be confident of His help in the big problems and issues we face that can feel overwhelming. There is an amazing and euphoric joy of heart in experiencing the very real and personal help of our loving Father God. Why not lay aside your doubts and fears and then trust Him with all your heart today? You just might find yourself singing a new song of joy!

Love Day Blessings To You Today

Feb14

Let us all remember what Love actually is.

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Everyday belongs to YHWH. So declare His Word.

24 This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 NKJV

I am Thankful for all of you whom Abba gave to me to Love. His Love is in my heart and my goal in life is to Love like Yeshua (Jesus) my Messiah!!

Blessings and Shalom – Love Beyond Measure, Beth Auman

Scripture Of The Week by JoBeth Kested

Feb9

Scripture for the week of February 8, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 2 Peter 1:2 (NKJV)

Are you in need of abundant grace and peace? Grace is undeserved favor and divine assistance. Peace is tranquility, harmony and freedom from disturbance or affliction. The Biblical definition of knowledge is based on understanding from experience. This verse exhorts that the more we increase in knowing our Father God and Jesus the more His grace and peace will increase in us. Like the Hebrews in the wilderness that had to gather fresh manna each day, Jesus is the Bread of Life that God has provided for us to seek each day. Whatever we may have experienced of God’s love, mercy, forgiveness and provision in the past, be encouraged to KNOW that we can seek Him each new day to supply His sufficient favor, divine assistance, and freedom from affliction. May His grace and peace be multiplied to you today.

The Truth About Psalm 23 and Debt Freedom

Feb4


Declaration of Faith

I declare that provision is moving now, not later.

What looked delayed is aligning.

What felt heavy is lifting.

Debt is being broken, not managed—removed.

 

The Lord who supplies seed to the sower is releasing unexpected favor, wisdom, and open doors.

Resources are coming from places I could not have planned.

 

Every obligation is met without fear, without striving, without lack.

I choose trust over worry, faith over sight.

I stand on truth: I am not abandoned, I am not behind, and I am not forgotten.

This season shifts quickly. This burden lifts completely.

 

Peace guards my heart.

Provision follows obedience.

Freedom replaces pressure.

So it is. In Yeshua (Jesus) Name Amen.

Standing in Faith: A 7-Day Journey of Provision & Freedom

Each Morning decree and declare Psalm 23 first. Then go through each day 1-7 as many times as it takes for your faith to be strengthened.

Adonai-Ro-eh

Psalm 23

1 A psalm of David.
Adonai is my shepherd, I shall not want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for You are with me Your rod and Your staff comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You have anointed my head with oil, my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of Adonai forever.

Day 1 – God Is My Source

Scripture (TLV):

“My God shall supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Messiah Yeshua.”

— Philippians 4:19

 

Reflection:

Provision does not originate in systems, salaries, or circumstances. It flows from Adonai alone. When we realign our hearts to Him as our source, fear loosens its grip and faith takes root.

Declaration:

I declare that God alone is my source. I do not look to lack or limitation. I look to Adonai, who supplies fully and faithfully.

Prayer:

Abba, I shift my trust completely to You. You are my provider, my sustainer, and my peace. In Yeshua (Jesus) Name Amen.

Day 2 – Freedom from Debt

Scripture (TLV):

“The borrower is servant to the lender.”

— Proverbs 22:7

 

Reflection:

Debt creates pressure, but God’s desire is freedom. Wisdom, discipline, and divine intervention work together to bring release.

Declaration:

I declare that I am coming out of bondage and into freedom. Debt has no lasting hold over my life.

Prayer:

Lord, show me Your way out. Give me wisdom, restraint, and supernatural favor to walk into freedom. Amen.


Day 3 – Breaking the Spirit of Lack

Scripture (TLV):

“Adonai is my shepherd, I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1

 

Reflection:

Lack is not just financial—it’s a mindset. Today we replace scarcity with truth.

Declaration:

I reject the lie of lack. I walk in abundance of provision, peace, and purpose.

Prayer:

Shepherd of my soul, restore my trust. Lead me into places of rest and supply. In Yeshua (Jesus) Name Amen.


Day 4 – Wisdom for Stewardship

 

Scripture (TLV):

“For wisdom is better than jewels; no desire compares with her.”

— Proverbs 8:11

 

Reflection:

Breakthrough is sustained by wisdom. God delights in guiding our decisions.

Declaration:

I receive wisdom for every financial decision. I steward well what God places in my hands.

Prayer:

Adonai, order my steps. Teach me to manage with clarity and peace. In Yeshua (Jesus) Name Amen.


Day 5 – Unexpected Provision

 

Scripture (TLV):

“Remember Adonai your God! For it is He who gives you power to make wealth.”

— Deuteronomy 8:18

 

Reflection:

God often moves beyond what we can predict. Expect provision from places you didn’t anticipate.

Declaration:

I declare unexpected provision, divine opportunities, and creative solutions are released to me now.

Prayer:

Lord, open my eyes to new doors. Release provision in Your perfect way and timing. In Yeshua (Jesus) Name Amen.

Day 6 – Peace While Waiting

 

Scripture (TLV):

“You will keep in perfect peace one whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You.”

— Isaiah 26:3

 

Reflection:

Peace is proof of trust. Even before the breakthrough manifests, we rest.

Declaration:

I choose peace over panic. My heart is guarded, and my mind is stayed on truth.

Prayer:

Prince of Peace, settle my heart. I trust You completely. In Yeshua (Jesus) Name Amen.

Day 7 – Thanksgiving & Victory

 

Scripture (TLV):

“In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Messiah Yeshua.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18

 

Reflection:

Gratitude seals faith. We thank God not only for what He has done—but for what He is doing now.

Declaration:

I give thanks in advance. Provision is here. Freedom is established. Victory is complete.

Prayer:

Thank You, Adonai, for hearing my prayers and moving on my behalf. I praise You for financial freedom and peace. In Yeshua (Jesus) Name Amen.

 

Testimony | When Psalm 23 Became My Reality

Greetings, beloved in Yeshua (Jesus).

This testimony was birthed out of my own circumstances. Fear was trying to grip me. I wasn’t sleeping. I was doing all that I knew to do—crying out to Abba for wisdom—and standing in the faith I had within me.

His answer came in a quiet place.

I obediently followed His instructions.

At first, I saw no change. But as I continued, something shifted—my faith. Line upon line, Psalm 23 stopped being words on a page and became my reality.

 

“Adonai is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)

Reality: I need Him as my Shepherd.

In Him there is no lack. He is my provider. There is nothing I can do in my own strength to change my situation.

I had to accept where I was, submit all of it to my Shepherd, resist the enemy—and he would flee (James 4:7–10). That liar had to move out of the way and stop blocking my view of my Shepherd.

My focus had to change.

My focus had to be on Yeshua—my Shepherd.

“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” (v.2)

 

Reality: Once my focus returned to Yeshua, I could finally see His plan—to lay me down in green pastures beside still waters.

Not in a dry desert.

Not in a place of lack.

But in a lush pasture of abundance, where His living water flows over and through me, washing me in His Word.

Though I have walked with Him for a long time, I found myself again in a familiar place—dry, weary, lacking—crying out to Abba, repenting for anything and everything, asking where I had gone wrong.

All the while, He was right there—desiring to teach me, to bring me deeper into Himself as my Shepherd.

“He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake.” (v.3)

 

Reality: Through debt, struggle, lack, and striving to climb back up on my own, He needed me to lie down so He could restore my soul.

It is all about Yeshua.

Without Him, I will mess things up every time.

I had to return to having dove’s eyes—singular focus—on my Shepherd. Not divided. Not distracted.

My restoration was for His Name’s sake. Shepherds do not lose sheep. They tend them. They guard them. They go after them.

There was a wounded place in my soul that needed healing, and He knew I could not move forward until it was restored.

 

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil—for You are with me.” (v.4)

 

Reality: A shadow is not substance.

It is not reality.

I belong to Yeshua.

Once I received that truth, fear lost its hold. He is with me. His rod and His staff comfort me.

We may hope He never needs to use them—but Abba knows our weaknesses. He strengthens what the enemy would try to exploit. And He will not allow the enemy to use those things against us when our desire is Him.

This, as in all things, is a choice.

I choose Yeshua.

I trust my Shepherd.

His correction comforts me.

 

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” (v.5)

 

Reality: He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies—

debt, fear, lack, loneliness, isolation… you fill in the blank.

Yeshua has already prepared the table.

And every enemy has been invited—to sit and watch Him anoint my head with oil from His overflowing cup.

I have been anointed with fresh oil.

I can move forward.

The enemies have been notified.

This battle has already been won.

I am victorious in Yeshua.

 

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” (v.6)

 

Reality: His goodness and mercy were always there.

I simply couldn’t see past my circumstances.

Once I recognized my need for Yeshua as my Shepherd, my vision cleared. Now I choose to focus on His goodness, His mercy, and my eternal dwelling in the House of Adonai forever.

Declaration

Abba, as I focus on Yeshua—my Adonai—seeking You first in all things and receiving Your reality, I choose You in every situation of life.

I choose to be restored, renewed, refreshed, aligned, assigned, and refined in any way You see fit. I yield and submit to Your grace and mercy all debt, all burdens, and all things.

As I declare and decree what You have written, may every cycle of death, hell, and the grave be broken over my life, my family, and my generations—

In Yeshua’s Name. Amen.

Closing Prayer & Call to Action

Abba, I thank You for being our Shepherd—faithful, present, and good.

For every heart reading this who feels weary, fearful, burdened, or dry, I ask that You gently draw them into Your green pastures and beside Your still waters.

Restore souls, Lord.

Lift burdens.

Break cycles of lack, fear, and striving.

Teach us to lie down in You.

To trust You fully.

To fix our eyes on Yeshua, our Shepherd, and receive Your reality over our circumstances.

If you are reading this and feel the Holy Spirit stirring your heart, I invite you to pause right now. Take a breath. Release what you are carrying and choose to trust Him—right where you are.

Declare with me:

“Adonai is my Shepherd. I shall not want.”

May goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life, and may you dwell in the House of Adonai forever.

In Yeshua’s Name, Amen.

Blessings and Shalom – in Yeshua (Jesus) Remain rooted, remain confident—your Shepherd is near, and He is faithful. ?

 

 

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Feb1

Scripture for the week of February 1, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

“You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “and My servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after Me. Isaiah 43:10 NKJV

Have you ever considered that there is a big difference between “believing in God” verses “believing God”? Believing in God allows us to believe what we want to believe about God as we attempt to fit Him into the box of our own preferences and understanding. Believing God means we have chosen to acknowledge the absolute sovereignty of the Bible, believing God is Who He says He is and also believing that He will do what He says He will do. God declares in this verse that He has chosen us even before we choose Him! He invites us to “know” Him in an intimate personal relationship that opens the eyes of our understanding with the ability to BELIEVE that He Is The One and Only True GOD that always was, always is and always will be! Let your light so shine that others also see and believe.

The Danger of Being Unequally Yoked

Jan27

The Danger of Being Unequally Yoked

Generational Freedom • Spiritual Discernment • Kingdom Alignment

Scripture Focus:

Preserving Sanctity in God’s Living Temple

14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.[a]For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14 TLV

“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”  Matthew 13:9


Foundational Truth

Our children were never meant to fight our battles.

Yes, they will face challenges of their own — but our battles are meant to be defeated so that each generation can move forward in freedom, not bondage. We are called to break cycles, not pass them down.

Curse structures such as:

  • alcoholism
  • drug addiction
  • sexual immorality
  • poverty
  • delay
  • premature death
  • generational dysfunction

must end with us.

We are anointed by God to defeat these strongholds over our lives and over our bloodlines, so that our children inherit freedom instead of warfare.

One of the Enemy’s Greatest Tactics 

and most deceptive strategies of the is the lure of unequally yoked relationships.

This happens when:

  • one family line is striving for righteousness and freedom
  • while the other remains rooted in sin, bondage, or rebellion
  • even when sin is hidden under temporary coverings
  • even when there is a counterfeit form of belief

A counterfeit believer may:

  • begin strong
  • speak spiritual language
  • appear committed
  • but at the first sign of testing, reject God

To reject God is not merely denial —

it is refusal to listen to Him.

The Kingdom Key: Hearing

Yeshua (Jesus) said:

“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

This is not poetic language — it is spiritual law.

This is the key to:

  • God’s Kingdom
  • His increase
  • His empowerment
  • generational advancement
  • spiritual maturity
  • lasting fruit
  • true freedom

Those who hear obey.

Those who obey remain rooted.

Those who remain rooted bear fruit.

Those who bear fruit multiply freedom.

The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13, TLV — Summary Insight)

Yeshua teaches that the Word of God falls on different types of soil:

  • The road — the Word is stolen immediately
  • Rocky ground — joy without roots; temporary faith
  • Among thorns — choked by the world and wealth
  • Good soil — rooted, established, fruitful, multiplying

The danger is not hearing the Word —

the danger is shallow roots.

Unequally yoked relationships often connect:

  • rooted soil to rocky soil
  • covenant to compromise
  • obedience to rebellion
  • submission to resistance
  • faithfulness to instability

This produces spiritual conflict, generational stagnation, and fruitlessness.

Kingdom Principle

The Eternal Word tells us plainly:

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.

This is not about superiority —

This is about alignment.

This is about direction.

This is about destiny.

This is about generational inheritance.

This is about spiritual authority.

This is about future fruit.

Declaration

We will not pass down bondage.

We will not partner with compromise.

We will not inherit counterfeit faith.

We will not align with rebellion.

We will not yoke covenant with chaos.

We choose:

  • obedience over emotion
  • discernment over desire
  • alignment over attachment
  • truth over tolerance
  • covenant over convenience

We break curse structures.

We establish godly foundations.

We protect future generations.

We walk in discernment.

We bear lasting fruit.

We choose Kingdom alignment.

Closing Prayer

Breaking Unequal Yokes & Establishing Generational Freedom

Abba Father,

We come before You as Your covenant people, rooted in Your truth, submitted to Your Word, and yielded to Your Spirit.

We thank You that You are the God of generations —

the One who plants us like trees of righteousness,

deeply rooted, firmly established, bearing fruit in its proper season.

Father, we repent for every place where compromise has entered — where emotional ties outweighed obedience, where discernment was ignored, where unequal yokes were tolerated, and where Your voice was muted.

We declare today that the cycles stop here.

We renounce every generational curse structure —

alcoholism, addiction, immorality, poverty, delay, confusion, premature death,

and every inherited pattern not planted by You.

We ask You now to uproot what You did not plant

and to replant us fully in good soil.

Give us ears to hear.

Eyes to see.

Hearts that understand.

May we not be rocky ground.

May we not be thorn-choked ground.

May we be good soil — deep-rooted, obedient, fruitful.

Protect our children.

Shield future generations.

Align us only with what advances Your Kingdom.

We choose covenant over compromise.

Alignment over attachment.

Truth over tolerance.

In the mighty name of Yeshua,

Amen.

Prophetic Decree

A Declaration of Alignment & Fruitfulness

I decree that I am no longer yoked to anything that resists the voice of God.

I decree that counterfeit faith, hidden sin, temporary coverings, and shallow roots have no authority in my life or bloodline.

I decree that I hear the Word of the Kingdom and I understand it.

I decree that I am good soil.

I decree that my roots go deep into truth, obedience, humility, and covenant.

I decree that every unequal yoke is broken  -relationally, spiritually, emotionally, and generationally.

I decree that my family line moves forward, not backward.

I decree that my children will not fight battles I was called to defeat.

I decree that fruit will come — thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold.

I decree that I am planted by the Living Waters, and my leaf will not wither.

I decree alignment.

I decree discernment.

I decree freedom.

I decree multiplication.

This is established by the Word of God and sealed in Yeshua’s Name.

Amen.

Reflection Questions

The Danger of Being Unequally Yoked

  1. What am I currently yoked to?
    Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any relationships, agreements, or attachments that may be influencing your walk with God—whether spiritually, emotionally, or generationally.

 

  1. Am I listening when God speaks, or merely hearing?
    Yeshua said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Where might God be calling you to deeper obedience rather than surface agreement?

 

  1. Which soil best represents my heart right now?
    Consider the parable of the sower: the road, rocky ground, thorny ground, or good soil. What evidence in your life supports this?

 

  1. Are my roots deep enough to endure testing?
    When difficulty, delay, or resistance comes, do you remain rooted in truth—or do you begin to withdraw, compromise, or grow weary?

 

  1. Have I tolerated compromise in the name of peace or connection?
    Ask the Lord to show you where emotional attachment may have outweighed spiritual discernment.

 

  1. What generational patterns has God called me to confront and defeat?
    Identify any recurring struggles in your family line that the Lord is asking you to address so they do not continue into the next generation.

 

  1. Am I bearing fruit that blesses those who come after me?
    Consider whether your current decisions are planting seeds of freedom, stability, and faith for your children and future generations.

 

  1. Where is God inviting me to choose alignment over familiarity?
    Alignment often requires courage. What step of obedience might feel costly but necessary for lasting fruit?

 

  1. What voices am I allowing to influence my spiritual direction?
    Are these voices drawing you closer to obedience and truth—or pulling you toward confusion, compromise, or distraction?

 

  1. What does ‘good soil’ look like in my daily life?
    Reflect on practical ways you can cultivate good soil through prayer, repentance, Scripture, boundaries, and faithful obedience.

Blessings and Shalom – Beth Auman

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Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Jan25

Scripture for the week of January 25, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10 (NIV)

If God supposedly knows everything and has a plan, why should we bother with prayer and asking for His help? Do you have childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek and how much fun it is to surprise someone in their hiding place? And how special it is to knock upon a friends door to have it opened then to receive their welcoming hugs and kisses? These verses reveal God’s heart in that He longs for us to seek Him and to find how much He loves us. How awesome that God loves to reveal Himself to us and to surprise us with signs and wonders in answering our prayers. Be encouraged to keep on asking to receive, seeking to find and knocking for the open doors of God’s blessings and abundant provision for you today.