 “But the time is coming — indeed, it’s here now — when the true worshippers will worship the Father spiritually and truly, for these are the kind of people the Father wants worshipping him.” - John 4:23, CJB A good lesson on how we worship during services, happens when you have no lyrics to look at. Lately our congregation has been without a projector to display lyrics to the songs we sing. I noticed that our people weren’t engaging in the music as much, and I gently reminded them that it’s the heart we worship with, that they just need to close their eyes and feel his presence. As we resumed with our music time, the hands went up. It has been the most wonderful worship time not having those lyrics. I’m not saying we shouldn’t have lyrics, but it’s a good lesson in real worship. Relying too much on externals, creates a false sense of security. He is our security. He is our redeemer, our rock and our fortress. We need to worship him with our hearts, our minds and our souls. We need to worship him with our whole being. As it says above, “... for these are the kind of people the father wants worshipping him.” “We worship you oh God in this temple, we worship you in spirit and truth. You inhabit our praises and your presence dwells among us, We worship you in spirit and truth.” - Composer Unknown Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 29th of Sh’vat, 5780 | February 24th, 2020
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 “For you have been delivered by grace through trusting, and even this is not your accomplishment but God’s gift.”- Ephesians 2:8, CJB Anything we accomplish in life is God’s gift. We start off knowing this, but some lose sight of this along the way. Through my years in ministry, I’ve heard people go from giving glory to God to just saying thank you when given accolades. It seems they start taking credit for all they do. There’s nothing wrong with saying “thank you,” but we should never lose sight of how we got to where we are. Remembering God in everything keeps us humble. Being humble gives God the opportunity to strengthen ours gifts, and helps us to continue to grow in him. May we never get so big that we lose sight of him. We can do all things through God who strengthens us. Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat February 10, 2020 | 15th if Sh’vat, 5780  “You have heard that our fathers were told, ‘Love your neighbor — and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!”- Matthew 5:43-44, CJB No matter how cordial a conversation I try to have with some people, the nastiness which comes from their lips is almost horrifying. The bitterness overtakes them and they become like rabid dogs. While others may write them off, I find myself praying for them, praying that they would come to know Yeshua. For if they knew Yeshua, their hearts wouldn’t be so bitter. I know that when I let Yeshua into my heart and started having a real relationship with him, everything in me changed and I became a better person. My whole way of thinking changed. It was no longer all about me, but now all about him. He is what got me through this life; he sustains me. Because of these changes, I am now able to see things in others that I wasn’t able to see before. If he can do this in me, how much more can he do this in them, if they come to know him and let him in. When you find yourself in a conversation with someone, and it takes a turn for the worse, don’t stoop to their level and return in kind, continue to be cordial. Raise the bar, so they will want to meet you there. Cause them to want what you have. Witness to them, pray for them every day. Pray they come to know Yeshua and let him into their heart. Continue to be that light for them. The love of Yeshua can change everything for them. Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 8th of Sh’vat, 5780 | February 3, 2020  “Finally, all of you, be one in mind and feeling; love as brothers; and be compassionate and humble-minded.” - 1 Peter 3:8, CJB Yesterday became a sad day when news of the tragic helicopter crash, that claimed nine lives was reported. Although tragic, I saw once again how people will come together in love, with compassion for one another when things like this happen. Any differences they have between them are gone, … if just for a moment. It shouldn’t take such a tragedy to bring us together, we should be together all the time! Even if we have differences of opinions, we should still always love one another. There should not be divisiveness and tearing down of each other over politics and what’s in the news. God wants us to love one another. If we are to be believers in Yeshua, then we should be doing just that. Whether you’re at work, school, or hanging around town, show love to the people around you today. Don’t let the politics cause division. Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat January 27, 2020 | 1st of Sh’vat, 5780 | Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat  Their delight is in Adonai’s Torah; on his Torah they meditate day and night. - Psalm 1:2, JB It’s Monday; today’s going to be a busy day. You have meetings to plan, deadlines to meet; you can’t be late for work. Maybe you’re the one running around the house trying to get everyone off to their destinations. Last night you set your clock so you would have enough time to get ready for whatever you have to do. Did that include time for morning devotional and prayer? Starting your morning with some alone time in the word, makes for a much more joyful day. Seek him first, make him your first priority every morning. Take delight in Adonai and his word, and everything else you have to do will fall into place. Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 3rd of Tevet, 5780 | January 20, 2020  “No one should be looking out for his own interests, but for those of his fellow.”- First Corinthians 10:24, CJB This should not be a hard concept to follow, except many want to help so badly that their own interests overshadow the interests of the person, or persons who are in need. We should never ignore the requests of others, and we should not let ourselves be offended when we are being told no. Sometimes just praying and waiting are the best we can do. All things must be done decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40). We need to step outside ourselves and look at the situation and where our place is in it. We can’t be offended or upset because we’re not getting our own way. God is the one in charge, God is the one who knows better … “For we trust in you alone, oh King revered and honored God, Master of the universe...”. (Shabbat Torah Service Liturgy) In everything we say and in everything we do, remember it’s all about him and not about us. Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 16th of Tevet, 5780 | January 13, 2020  “Do nothing out of rivalry or vanity; but, in humility, regard each other as better than yourselves — look out for each other’s interests and not just for your own.” Philippians 2:3-4, CJB Envy, conceit, selfishness … We as human beings may feel these things from time to time, but we as believers also know that these things are not of God. Because we know this, we also know that if we hold these feelings in our hearts, we’ve in turn, made no room for God. What we say and do matters. If we say or do hurtful things to each other, that is not of God. Adonai commands us to love one another, so we can have hurt feelings and still choose to love one another. When we’ve made room in our hearts for God, then we can put bad feelings aside and be the people he has made us to be. Let’s remember who we are in him and hold love in our hearts, making no room for the other! Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 9th of Tevet, 5780 | January 6, 2020  “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not suppressed it.”- John 1:5, CJB
This Chanukah season certainly hasn’t gone without incident. There have not only been many attacks against the Jewish communities but also the Christian communities that stand with them and Israel. Chanukah is a season to remember the Maccabees and what they did so that they and all of Judaism could live as God intended. Centuries later, as Jews and the Gentiles who stand with them, celebrate the Miracle of Lights, there are those who would still try to annihilate them. Darkness may seem to loom large, but Yeshua’s light looms larger. As this season of Chanukah and this year comes to a close, let’s not let anti-Semitism steal our light. Let’s let his light continue to shine through us and carry us through 2020. Jewish people and Christians who stand with Israel, will see a victory, because the battle does belong to the Lord. Happy Chanukah & Happy New Year! Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 2nd of Tevet, 5780 | December 30, 2019  “So, do not fear them; for there is nothing covered that will not be uncovered, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.”- Matthew 10:26-27, CJB Yeshua is the Son of God! He did die on the Cross to save us! I see more and more people proclaiming this, but still so many who follow the mainstream of not wanting to offend. Maybe they fear the persecution. We should never be afraid to show who we are in the Lord, and we should never fear speaking his truth. If someone confesses a sin to you, don’t leave them wallowing in their mess, help them in Yeshua to free themselves from that sin. If your neighbor is hurting, don’t be afraid to approach them with love. Don’t be afraid to correct when correction is needed, or discipline where discipline is needed; this is how we learn and grow. Be who you are in the Lord, and speak his truth. Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 18th of Kislev, 5780 | December 16, 2019  “... You are to love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other mitzvah greater than these.” - Mark 12:31, CJB Do we love our neighbors, or only the ones we deem worthy of love? People have their differences; they look different, they dress differently, they have differences of opinions. Why should any of that matter? It shouldn’t. Despite the differences, we should always be cordial toward one another. We should never return hate for hate, we should always speak reasonably to one another. Go into this week with the purpose of being kind! Don’t worry about what others do or what they think. If you find yourself in a situation with someone who wants to ruffle your feathers, be kind and love them anyway! “There are three ways to ultimate success. The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” - Mister Rogers Be a Blessing and Be Blessed! Monday Morning Inspirational By Rebbitzen Kat 11th of Kislev, 5780 | December 9, 2019 |
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