HEAL OUR LAND. When we look around at what’s happening in the world today – without a doubt I’m sure we all can admit that our land, and our nation, is in desperate need of healing. The curses in Deuteronomy 28 are visible now much more than ever before, and we need to be restored to Yahuah. But in order for us to be restored and healed collectively as a group, individual people like you and me, have to make it a priority to allow our personal pain and hurts to heal as well.
Over the past year of my life, I made a conscious effort to take a lot of quiet time alone with Yahuah. Much more quiet time than usual. I did this to in order to create space for the healing to begin. I want to invite you to do the same. At least for the next 7 days.
Healing and restoration is a reoccurring theme in the scriptures. Today I just want to focus on 2 Chronicles 7:14. Let’s do a scripture challenge. This passage has become very meaningful to me because it literally outlines the healing process. I wrote and recorded a new song based on this scripture. It’s called, “Heal our Land” And it will be available for you right here on Thursday, Feb 8, 2017.
Before the new single comes out, I thought it would be meaningful to just focus on the passage of scripture together, and share more about the impact this verse can have in our lives. In the video below I invite you to focus on this passage with me over the course of the next 7 days. And you’ll see the details for this challenge just below the video. Take a few minutes to watch it. And leave a comment below to let me know if you’re in on the challenge or if the video was meaningful for you.
“If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and forgive their sin, and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
7 day Scripture Challenge.
Take 5 mins every morning to repeat 2 Chronicles 7:14 to yourself.
Say it out loud and memorize the words.
Internalize the words.
Take your time and let the words run deep.
Allow the Word of Yahuah to come inside of you and overflow to the rest of your life.
You will have more peace of mind, more calmness, and assurance…
You will feel more connected to your Creator, and be more conscious of His authority in your life.
If you’re not in a place where you can watch the video above, or you’re looking for the scripture references i mentioned in the video, read through the rest of this blog post. The steps for healing in 2 Chronicles 7:14 are discussed below.
STEP ONE: Recognize who you belong to.
Before any healing can take place, we have to become conscious and recognize not only who we are as individuals, but whose we are, and who we belong to. The verse starts out by saying “If MY people…” We are the people of Yahuah. We are not our own. We can’t even breathe a single breath without Yahuah. That means our very lives exist because He exists, and the plan for our lives is in HIS hands. Sometimes we get frustrated when things don’t go the way we had planned. But if we stop and recognize that Yahuah is in control, and His plans are greater than ours because He is all-knowing, we should then be able to accept that Yah only wants what is for our good. As we submit to His will instead of battling to have our own, healing can begin.
Before moving on I have to emphasize that the verse says- His people are called by His name. What is His name? Is it just the four Hebrew letters? We know that names are identifiers. They signify character and authority. When we align ourselves with the name of Yahuah, we have to make the conscious choice not only to accept his authority but his character traits as well. So if you’re standing on the street shouting at people, tearing them down with your words, you have to ask yourself, is that the character of Yahuah? Is that the spirit of Yah? Choosing to embody the character traits of Yahuah is so vital to the process of healing and restoration.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustworthiness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no Torah.
Exodus 34:5-7
And Yahuah came down in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the Name, Yahuah. And Yahuah passed before him, and proclaimed, Yahuah, Yahuah, an El merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving crookedness and transgression and sin, but by no means leaving unpunished; visiting the crookedness of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, to the third and to the fourth generation.
Click the arrows on the passages above for glimpses of the character traits of Yahuah.
STEP TWO: Be Humble and Pray
A humble heart is one of the most beautiful things in the world. It allows for introspection, self-reflection, personal, and spiritual growth. Pride, on the other hand, gets in the way of all that. Sadly many of our people who become conscious of who they are, after years of oppression and pain, remain in their natural flesh and become filled with anger and pride. I am seeing way too much of this. And it sincerely pains me inside. When will we recognize that there is a difference between walking in the power and authority of Yahuah, and boasting with selfishness, hatred, and pride? Yahuah said, “Vengence is mine.” He will repay.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is Mine, and repayment, at the time their foot slips; For near is the day of their calamity, and the matters prepared are hastening to them.
Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Yahuah.
To see scripture references from both new and old, click the down arrows on the verses above.
Healing cannot happen until we humble ourselves and pray. When truth is revealed, it should cause us to realize that it’s only by Yah’s mercy and his loving-commitment that we have not been stricken dead for transgressing His ways. When we speak with others about the truth, we need to remember where we came from just a short little while ago. We need to seek Yahuah’s face and reflect His light.
STEP THREE: Let Forgiveness and Healing flow.
The reality is this: The people who have hurt us in the past, both collectively and as individuals, will not always become humble. Most will not seek His face nor turn from their wicked ways. Most will continue to attempt to hurt us over and over again. Now consider this: How does Yahuah react toward us when we continuously hurt Him? Just consider that for a moment….
Yahuah is so merciful that when we hurt Him, He simply steps aside, and He lets us choose to live the way we want to live – consequences and all. He simply sets himself apart. In the same manner, we can choose to be set apart- to literally choose to step away from all situations, relationships, and circumstances that are bringing us hurt, anger or pain. Click the down arrow to read the Psalm below for inspiration.
Psalms 5:3,4
O Yahuah, in the morning You hear my voice; I present myself to You in the morning, and I look up. For You are not an El taking delight in wrong, nor does evil dwell with You.
It’s only when we choose to put the pain and anger aside that we will begin to heal. It’s called forgiveness. And it’s one of the hardest pills to swallow – I know. But if Yahuah can forgive us for all that we have done to Him, simply because He sees that we have willingly made the choice to become humble, to pray, to seek his face, and turned from our wicked ways…. how then can we not forgive those who have the same spirit as well? Just consider how great is Yah’s loving-commitment is toward us, that He would forgive us, and heal our land.
I pray that we will all take time to internalize the message of 2 Chronicles 7:14 for the sake of ourselves, our nation, and our land. Leave a comment below if this message was meaningful for you. If you’re going to join together with me and meditate on this passage for the next 7 days, leave a comment saying “I’m in.”
I’ll see you right here on the blog for the release of my new single “Heal Our Land” on Thursday, Feb 8, 2018.
Much love,
-Hadarah BatYah.
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Hope you enjoyed Shabbat and that your week has gone well. It’s been a while since my last blog post – so I just wanted to share some of what’s been happening behind the scenes with you. I’ve been making new music for you!
It’s been quite the adventure cause I’m doing things a little bit differently this year. You’ll hear all about it in the 3 min video below. There’s also a sneak peak of my new single “Heal our Land” which will be released in February, 2018.
I pray it will be meaningful for you and that you’ll enjoy the video below.
For the last three years in a row I’ve done all my recordings at a professional studio. Doing that means I can only record once a year, because it literally takes the whole year to recoup all the expenses. My prayer is that investing in my own equipment will allow me to record more music more frequently, and share more inspiration with you. It’s taking me a while to adjust to doing things in this way, but prayerfully as the ball gets rolling, it will just keep rolling, and new music will be more of a regular thing. I know you all are here for music!
After this new single comes out in February, my goal is to release a full album in the Spring. After the new album comes out, I’d like to bring back the scripture challenges we used to do. I’ve heard from many of you in real life and via email that you miss doing those challenges all together here on the blog, and I do too. I miss connecting with you.
I just want to give thanks to Yahuah for never letting me go. He places these songs on my heart to share with all of you, and it often brings tear to my eyes when I realize the impact of Him choosing to do so.
I wanna be real with you – sometimes I honestly feel like it would be easier to just not share anything at all. But that’s not Yahuah’s will. He wants me to give Him my all. And He gave these gifts to be used -and to be an encouragement for you. It’s a privilege to know that you’re even spending time here on the blog. I enjoy connecting with you, and I’m grateful to be able to share this new leg of my journey with you. So much healing has and is taking place in my life over the last year, and I pray the music and motivation that comes out of it all will be healing for you as well.
Leave a comment below and share your thoughts on the new single that’s coming out in February. Hopefully you enjoyed the sneak peek. I shared it on instagram last night, and the feedback was really positive. It warms my heart to know that this music is meaningful for you. I will always be grateful for all your support.
Sending peace and love to you my friend! I’ll see you in the comments below.
-Hadarah BatYah
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Yahuah gave me a surprise this week. I want to share a piece of that experience with you. I went to the lake for a walk this shabbat expecting to see it still frozen. I just assumed that since it’s February and I’m in Canada, that there wouldn’t be much activity on the water yet. Lo and behold, when i got to the lake, there were ducks, and geese, and even swans bubbling around- and it was soooo beautifuuuuul. Just goes to show that life doesn’t always turn out the way you expect it.
Every time I go to the lake or for a nature walk on shabbat it makes me think of my wonderful Creator. It makes me think of how HE is in control – and how I’m not. I just can’t help but think of His almighty power when i’m surrounded by the work of His hands.
Along with the music in today’s video, “He will make a way” from the new album Peace of Mind, you’ll see footage from springtime, summer, winter, and fall. I keep everything on my phone so I can make special things like this for you. I pray it inspires you, and reminds you that no matter what season of life you are in, Yahuah, by His almighty powerful hand, surely can, and will, make a way.
Happy watching. Enjoy the video. I’ll meet up with you down below in the comments.
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert” Isaiah 43:19
Is there anything weighing on your heart right now where you need Yahuah to make a way for you? Or do you have a testimony you could share of a time when Yah worked a miracle for you? Share your thoughts in the comments below…. Remember, we’re all in this together.
I know I need Him everyday in more areas than one. Sometimes there are circumstances I really struggle to understand. But every time I find myself in times like these, I remember Yahuah’s promises. His Word brings me peace of mind. He says – Don’t look back. I’m about to do something new. Look up – your redemption draweth nigh… (Luke 21:28)
Share this post with a friend if you enjoyed it – plus you never know who might need some extra sunshine in their life. I’ll see you in the comments my friend. Leave a prayer request or a praise in the comments below – let’s connect.
-Hadarah BatYah
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A new week is beginning and I pray those of you who joined us for the scripture challenge found that you became stronger and more focused on Yahuah because of the time you dedicated to meditating on His word. It’s not easy to keep your mind on heavenly things unless you make the choice to purposely focus on Yahuah.
I’ve got a song that will help you. If you already have the new album – Peace of Mind, this song will be familiar so feel free to sing along… Whether you have the album or not, I pray this video will enhance your listening experience all the more. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below. I pray that you’ll enjoy this and that it will lift you up…
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10
It’s my prayer that the song in the video you just heard will help you focus on heavenly things. As you go through this life, with the world-wind of madness that is happening around you, always remember, Yahuah is in control. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. (Col 3:2).
Let’s continue to keep our minds on heavenly things. You can download this music and take it with you as you go through the week. And if you know someone who needs encouragement, share this blog post directly with them – you never know who you have the power to lift up.
Leave a comment below and let me know how you’re doing and how the scripture challenge was for you last week. Or just say hello in the comments and share your thoughts on “Heavenly Things”. It’s always good to hear from you – so I’ll see you in the comments section below. Talk soon!
-Hadarah BatYah
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I woke up early to make this video for you. I pray it helps to makes your morning worship with Yahuah even sweeter. Have a wonderful Shabbat today. Leave allll your burdens at His feet.
Enjoy the video below, and don’t forget to leave a me comment here on the blog. I would love to know more about you personally. How do you like to spend your Shabbat mornings? And how do you keep yourself going in the morning time during the week?
Ok see you in the comments, but first enjoy the video.
The words are there for you, feel free to sing along 🙂
Cause me to hear your lovingkindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto you.
Psalms 143:8
By the way, I have to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has been supporting the new album, Peace of Mind. I can see all the support that’s coming through on the back end, and i’m truly grateful that you made the choice to support the work of Yahuah so that it can continue on.
If you haven’t had the opportunity yet – after shabbat, you can get Peace of Mind right here.
Ok I’ll see you in the comments – tell me about your mornings 🙂
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I am so glad another week has come to an end and the Shabbat drawing near. First of all I have to thank everyone who has been supporting the new album “Peace of Mind” since it launched last saturday night. The response has been so positive.
Hearing feedback from you all has been so meaningful to me. Just knowing the music is reaching your hearts brings tears to my eyes. It makes the time, finances, and effort that went into this project all worth while. All praise to Yahuah Most High.
For those who haven’t downloaded it yet, I want to share another track from the album with you. This one is called “You’re His Child.” I pray this song will give you peace knowing that no matter who loves you or leaves you in life, you are and will always be Yahuah’s Child.
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of Yahuah, even to them that believe on his name.” John 1:12
Have you had a chance to check out what people are saying about the new album “Peace of Mind”? You can listen to the title track and check out the rest of the album right here. There are 10 originals songs that I’m sure you will enjoy. I pray this music will help you to continue growing on your spiritual journey.
If you’ve already got it, be sure to share the good new about this music with a friend who needs it. We’re not alone on this journey, and the word of Yah through song can bring us all together even when we’re miles apart. Keep looking up! May you find His peace of Mind.
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Hi there, I’m Hadarah Batyah. I sincerely believe that in order to have a spiritual walk that is authentic and true, the Word of Yahuah must be written on the inside of our hearts. That's why I write scripture songs and set apart music. Although I don’t have everything in my spiritual life all figured out, I know that Yahuah gave me the gift of music to serve Him and encourage your heart. I pray you'll be inspired by what you see on this blog. If you're curious and wanna know more- I tell it all on the About Page.
HEAL OUR LAND. When we look around at what’s happening in the world today – without a doubt I’m sure we all can admit that our land, and our nation, is in desperate need of healing. The curses in Deuteronomy 28 are visible now much more than ever before, and we need to be restored to Yahuah. But in order for us to be restored and healed collectively as a group, individual people like you and me, have to make it a priority to allow our personal pain and hurts to heal as well.
Before moving on I have to emphasize that the verse says- His people are called by His name. What is His name? Is it just the four Hebrew letters? We know that names are identifiers. They signify character and authority. When we align ourselves with the name of Yahuah, we have to make the conscious choice not only to accept his authority but his character traits as well. So if you’re standing on the street shouting at people, tearing them down with your words, you have to ask yourself, is that the character of Yahuah? Is that the spirit of Yah? Choosing to embody the character traits of Yahuah is so vital to the process of healing and restoration.
The reality is this: The people who have hurt us in the past, both collectively and as individuals, will not always become humble. Most will not seek His face nor turn from their wicked ways. Most will continue to attempt to hurt us over and over again. Now consider this: How does Yahuah react toward us when we continuously hurt Him? Just consider that for a moment….
Hi there, I’m Hadarah Batyah. I sincerely believe that in order to have a spiritual walk that is authentic and true, the Word of Yahuah must be written on the inside of our hearts. That's why I write scripture songs and set apart music. Although I don’t have everything in my spiritual life all figured out, I know that Yahuah gave me the gift of music to serve Him and encourage your heart. I pray you'll be inspired by what you see on this blog. If you're curious and wanna know more- I tell it all on the