Twilight Prayers: Recent Episodes

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Saturate yourself in this one-of-a-kind collection of scriptures, prayers, and confessions. As you listen repeatedly, your mind will be conditioned by the truth and you will be transformed. Use headphones for an enhanced listening experience.

What if God has been preparing your life for a purpose long before you noticed?

What do you do when fear makes you question the path ahead?

As Hanaya and her mother walk along the seaside streets of Kamakura, Hanaya opens up about the questions weighing on her heart. What begins as an ordinary conversation unfolds into a gentle journey through love, loss, calling, fear, and faith.

Together, they wrestle with questions about relationships, missions, finances, the uncertainty of the future, and what it truly means to trust Jesus—one step at a time. As a mother seasoned in faith, she gently reminds Hanaya that God has brought her too far to turn back.

Whether you're discerning God's calling, navigating uncertainty, or simply longing to follow Jesus more wholeheartedly, this episode invites you to slow down, listen, and discover the beauty of a life rooted in Him.

"I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace."
— The Apostle Paul | Acts 20:24

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A quiet visit to a bookstore turns into an unexpected conversation about Jesus, the Christian faith, love, eternity, and the Gospel.

Yeona comes to buy her first Bible, hoping to understand why the boy she loves—and the girl he loves—are both being changed by Jesus. Instead, she meets Emika, the bookstore owner, whose gentle questions lead the conversation far beyond romance.

Together, they explore questions many seekers ask:

Why would someone choose Jesus over a relationship?
Why do some Christians wait until marriage or even walk away from romance for their faith?
What is sin, and why does the Gospel say everyone needs forgiveness?
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
Why would a loving God allow Hell?
Is Christianity true because it's useful—or because it's true?

As the conversation unfolds, Yeona begins to realize that the deepest questions aren't really about finding the right relationship—they're about whether Jesus is truly worth more than anything.

What neither of them realizes is that Emika is Hanaya's mother—the very girl Yeona sees as her romantic rival. As Yeona unknowingly describes Hanaya, Emika offers wisdom without realizing how deeply personal the conversation truly is.

Whether you're exploring Christianity, asking honest questions about faith, or wondering whether Jesus is truly worth following, this episode is an invitation to consider the Gospel for yourself.

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An episode on faith, entrepreneurship, long-term thinking, and the courage to build for the future God is calling you toward.

What if the dream God has placed in your heart requires more than passion? What if it requires patience, vision, and the willingness to build slowly and strategically long before you see the results?

Sometimes God calls us to look beyond immediate opportunities and short-term gains, investing instead in a future we cannot yet fully see. The work He entrusts to us can become more than a career—it can become a Kingdom assignment. He can use our skills, relationships, and businesses as instruments of His mission.

After years of faithfully sharing Jesus with others at school, Hanaya prepares for the next season of her calling. She dreams of becoming an entrepreneurial missionary—building a business that serves people while advancing a Kingdom purpose.

When a newly opened café catches her attention, Hanaya walks in looking for a part-time job during her summer school break. What begins as a simple interview quickly becomes something more. As the owner listens to her vision for the future, he realizes she isn't just a teenager asking for a job.

In the episodes ahead, Hanaya will also discover who the owner really is—and why this encounter may be far more significant than she imagined.

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Is God teaching you to surrender an outcome you desperately want?

Sometimes we hold people, dreams, expectations, and plans so tightly that they become the source of our anxiety. Yet when we loosen our grip, we gain a wider perspective.

Maybe some things are broken by design. Maybe some things are never meant to unfold the way we hope. And perhaps that is not a tragedy. There is a quiet beauty in accepting that rather than fighting it.

In this episode of State of Mind, Hiroto finds himself missing Hanaya only a week into summer break. Knowing she would never agree to meet him one-on-one outside of school days, he turns to Yuri for help. Together, they plan a "chance encounter" at Shichirigahama Beach.

Hanaya likes Hiroto, but she remains cautious. Her life is centered on God's calling and mission, leaving her uncertain where a relationship fits into her future. Hiroto understands this and has no intention of pressuring her or pushing beyond her boundaries. Instead, he simply wants to cherish whatever time he can with her.

As they talk, he quietly confronts a painful truth: the path Hanaya feels called to follow may not be one he can walk beside her—at least not for now. Hanaya doesn't fully grasp the deeper meaning behind his words. What she doesn't realize is that the Holy Spirit has been quietly reshaping Hiroto's perspective.

Rather than clinging to the outcome he wants most, he is learning something far more difficult: how to let go.

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A photoshoot. A conversation about God. And a challenge neither of them expected.

After drifting apart during Yeona's two years in Seoul, childhood friends Hiroto and Yeona reunite as high school classmates. Now a budding teen model, Yeona asks Hiroto to help with a photoshoot, sparking an unexpected conversation about Christianity.

When Yeona turns Hiroto's own advice back on him, questions about God lead to deeper questions of the heart. Both find themselves challenged in ways they never expected.

But what about our own lives?

We all have areas that seem dormant, and God often works through seasons, cultivating growth over time. Yet sometimes, in ways we cannot predict, He brings unexpected beauty from barren places.

A superbloom is rare and cannot be forced. But when the conditions are right, what once seemed lifeless can burst into life.

Perhaps God's most surprising works are the ones we never saw coming.

Episode artwork: The cover art features Yeona's photoshoot concept from this episode.

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What happens when pastors fail, prophets are exposed, or church leaders let us down?

In this episode of Following Jesus Without a Middleman, three 17-year-old girls have an honest after-school conversation about what it means to follow Jesus instead of placing unhealthy trust in human leaders.

They discuss spiritual discernment, church hurt, spiritual abuse, controlling leadership, burnout, people-pleasing, and why no human leader should become a substitute for their relationship with God.

If you've ever wrestled with questions about church culture, spiritual authority, celebrity Christianity, or learning to hear God for yourself, this conversation is for you.

Topics covered:

Trusting Jesus vs. trusting people
Spiritual guidance vs. spiritual outsourcing
Healthy and unhealthy leadership
Discernment and personal responsibility
Burnout in church culture
Following God's calling without becoming dependent on leaders

About the characters:

Hanaya — A mature and grounded Christian who has learned to follow Jesus personally and walk in spiritual discernment.

Yuri —A Christian for two years who is still growing in wisdom and experience.

Noriko — Curious about Jesus and exploring what it means to follow Him.

Hanaya Oki Chapters:
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A Christian story episode about love, faith, vulnerability, emotional wounds, and the tension between devotion to God and longing for human connection.

Love and romance always carry risk — but the right love may be worth the leap. Especially one rooted in God.

Yeona openly longs for love. Hanaya, a mission-focused Christian girl, quietly longs for it too while resisting it.

Seeing Hanaya hesitate to commit to a future with Hiroto, Yeona senses an opportunity. Winning him over will not be easy, but Yeona has always been competitive.

Part of Yeona’s plan involves exploring Christianity and growing closer to Hanaya, who has no idea Yeona knows Hiroto is the boy she loves — or that Yeona likes him too.

Yet despite the rivalry forming between them, Yeona does not truly want to hurt her. Through this conversation at school, she gives Hanaya one final fair chance: to decide what she truly wants, fight for the person she loves, and stop holding herself back.

Can Hanaya endure Hiroto’s parents’ hatred for influencing his decision to follow Jesus, work toward a future with him, and show more affection without compromising her boundaries?

Though a strong Christian, Hanaya’s guarded nature comes from deep wounds. Abandoned by her father before she was born while her mother was still in high school, she struggles to fully trust or lean on others.

Meanwhile, Yeona regrets not confessing her feelings sooner, while hidden parts of her past continue shaping her deep longing for love.

Now that Yeona has stopped holding back, Hanaya is about to be tested in ways she never expected.

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If you’ve been feeling far from Jesus—unsure where you are, or simply tired—this is for you. In the middle of noise, doubt, and quiet questions, this is an invitation to return. To sit with Him. To begin again.

Lately, Hanaya has felt worn out. After school, she sits in the quiet of Kamakura Central Park—reflecting, wrestling with questions, and slowly returning her heart to Jesus.

As she speaks honestly with Him, you’re invited into that same stillness… to bring your thoughts, your weariness, and rest in His presence.

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What happens when the person you want most… might not be where God is leading you?

In this episode of a Christian story series about faith, love, and following God’s calling, Hiroto finds himself in the middle of a conversation he never expected.

Once an ambitious student driven by success, Hiroto has begun changing the direction of his life after becoming a Christian. His transformation started when he met Hanaya, a girl deeply passionate about God’s mission. But Hiroto’s sudden change worries his mother, who fears Hanaya’s influence is pulling him away from the future he once worked so hard for.

Hoping someone close to him can bring him back to his senses, Hiroto’s mother turns to Yeona—Hiroto’s childhood friend. After spending two years in Seoul, Yeona has recently returned and now attends the same school and class as Hiroto and Hanaya.

Before Yeona and Hiroto set off for a one-hour trip to Tokyo for some shopping, what begins as a simple conversation quickly turns serious. Yeona confronts Hiroto with hard questions about his choices and the girl who may be influencing his future.

As emotions surface and long-hidden feelings come to light, a surprising confession catches Hiroto off guard.

Now Hiroto must face a deeper question:

Is love distracting him from his purpose? Is he truly seeking God’s will for his life… or simply chasing someone he loves?

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What if love isn’t about rushing—but about learning to wait on God?

In this reflective Christian love story, two high school friends wrestle with a question many young believers face: when feelings are real but the future is uncertain, do you follow your heart—or trust God’s timing?

Hanaya finds herself quietly falling in love with Hiroto, yet she guards her heart with careful discipline. Her feelings surface only in subtle ways, rarely spoken aloud—except for a single voice message she once sent to Hiroto. Afraid of committing too quickly and mistaking emotion for God’s direction, she keeps her distance even as her affection grows.

Noriko, their mutual friend, struggles to understand Hanaya’s hesitation. Watching Hiroto patiently pursue her with sincerity—despite Hanaya’s attempts to discourage him—she begins to wonder whether waiting too long can wound the heart just as deeply as rushing into love.

Through their conversations, the two friends wrestle with questions about Christian relationships, discernment, patience, and what it truly means to love someone while seeking God’s guidance.

The insights they discover reach beyond romance. Their reflections reveal how trusting God’s timing can shape other areas of life—not just love.

A thoughtful Christian story about waiting on God—and discovering that some roads are meant to be walked slowly.

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Why Feeling “Behind” With Jesus Isn’t What You Think

Lately, Yuri has been wrestling with some uncomfortable thoughts. She opens up to Hanaya, her classmate who first led her to Jesus a couple of years ago.

Together they talk about spiritual hunger, comparison among Christians, feeling behind in their walk with Jesus, and what it really means to grow closer to Him.

If you’ve ever felt spiritually dry, compared yourself to other Christians, or wondered why others don’t seem to need Jesus, this conversation is for you.

Join Yuri as she continues learning what it means to walk closely with Jesus.

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Stillness shouldn’t mean passivity—and obedience to Jesus often looks like movement before clarity. This episode explores calling, faith in action, love, and the willingness to act without perfect conditions.

Hiroto visits Hanaya’s mother at her bookstore to ask for permission for what he’s planning. What unfolds is an honest exchange about faith, risk, love, and obedience.

Through this encounter, we see who Hanaya is at her core: a young girl defined by her obedience to Jesus—choosing action over hesitation and the eternal over temporary gain.

Hiroto opens up about his desire for a future with Hanaya while wrestling with her mixed signals. In the final moments, he shares one quiet scene—the exact moment he fell for Hanaya.

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What happens when a student is punished for sharing her Christian faith at school?
How far would you go to protect the person you love?

As Hiroto speaks with Hanaya at school about the voice message she sent earlier, an urgent warning reaches him—relayed by classmate Noriko at the homeroom teacher’s request. His mother is meeting privately with the principal, pressuring the administration to discipline Hanaya and bar her from taking the final exam.

Behind closed doors, donations speak louder than the truth. Quiet threats are exchanged, and institutional power prepares to silence a Christian student for sharing her faith.

Hanaya tries to stop Hiroto from going to the principal’s office. She doesn’t want him dragged into the conflict. But Hiroto has been researching the law ever since his mother’s threats began. He knows what is at stake—and he knows it’s time to speak.

As accusations of manipulation and coerced religious conversion put Hanaya’s future at risk, Hiroto steps forward to defend her—challenging school authority, parental influence, and a system willing to trade justice for financial favor.

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A Christian first-love story about obedience, calling, and letting go. In this emotional episode, Hanaya faces a painful choice between a growing affection for Hiroto and the mission path Jesus called her to follow. Her honest, heartfelt goodbye—as the girl who led Hiroto to Jesus and quietly fell in love with him—offers a tender reminder that following Jesus often means choosing the harder, narrower road. Sometimes, even something beautiful can start pulling us off the path He asks us to walk.

Hanaya sends Hiroto a bittersweet voice message. For the first time, she finally admits she likes him. It’s what Hiroto has been hoping to hear ever since he confessed his feelings for her. But her admission isn’t the start of something new—it’s a goodbye.

Hiroto’s parents won’t support his dream of joining Hanaya in long-term missions in Mongolia or Vietnam. Then Hanaya learns he’s ready to go behind their backs—asking his grandmother for college money so he can follow her overseas. He’s even considering reaching out to Hanaya’s adventure-biker aunt, a massive YouTuber, hoping she’ll threaten to call out his parents online if they pressure the school to block Hanaya from taking her final exams.

The fact that he would go to such extremes for her touches Hanaya deeply—but it also breaks her heart and leaves her overwhelmed. His parents are already upset with her, and she can’t bear carrying the blame for even more conflict in his family.

Most painful of all, Hanaya realizes that her longing to stay close to Hiroto is starting to make her question the mission path she once promised Jesus she would follow. Loving him feels sweet—but it’s slowly tugging her heart away from the direction Jesus gave her.

The Japanese Song (Overall Interpretation):

The song expresses a love that must end, even though the feelings remain. The singer still thinks constantly about the one she loves but believes she cannot give him the happiness he longs for—so in her heartbreak, she chooses to let him go.

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Are you holding back your light for Jesus? Are you feeling hesitant to share your faith or speak the truth because of what others might think?

Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s faith and courage, in this episode, Hanaya shares 8 lessons that challenge Christians—especially young believers—to rise above fear, embrace their mission, and boldly live for Jesus in every conversation, community, and calling. If you’re seeking courage, clarity, and guidance to make your life count for God’s purpose and shine bright for Jesus, this episode is a must-hear.

What you’ll hear:

Don’t Waste Your Life
Endure Hardships and Conflicts
Weakness Is Strength
Trust the Process
Think Outside the Box
It’s Time to Stop Hiding
Find Your Focus
Your Voice Changes History

This clip honors the memory of Charlie Kirk—a man who recognized his calling to youth, education, and politics, and stayed faithful to it. He intertwined his faith in Jesus with his cultural and political engagement, believing that truth belongs in every arena of life. On college campuses, he challenged conformity and inspired students to think critically and live courageously for truth. An unconventional evangelist, Charlie didn’t preach from pulpits but reasoned, debated, and engaged the questions of young people on university grounds. A reformer at heart, he saw the church not just as an institution, but as Christ’s ecclesia—called to bring biblical clarity and moral courage to every sphere of society.

I want to be remembered for courage for my faith.
— Charlie Kirk (1993-2025)

We are called to live out our faith in everyday life—not just within church walls. Wherever we study, work, live, or spend time, those places are our mission fields. Yet too often, we’ve become convinced that as Christ followers we can be passive, keeping our faith private to avoid offense. We file into our churches and hide, as if our responsibility ends at the sanctuary doors. The greatest threat we face isn’t the depravity of the wicked, but the indifference of the faithful.
— Allen Jackson

Where are the people who are willing to be brave for King Jesus? Everybody likes to be liked. Everybody likes to be loved. But don't think for one second that you're ever going to get along with the world as long as you've signed up for King Jesus. You're not going to get along. So, find joy in it.
— Troy Brewer

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What do you do when following Jesus costs more than you expected? We often believe it’s our right to enjoy a blessing—whatever form it takes. But if we chase the blessing more than we chase God’s call, we risk being deceived. Because not every blessing is truly a gift—sometimes it’s a snare. The real question is: can you let it go?

This word is for anyone who longs to follow Jesus in a world that pulls hard in the opposite direction. Remember: we cannot serve two masters. In every temptation and trial, God is proving your faith and your obedience.

One afternoon, as Hanaya and Hiroto linger after school, amid the fun and laughter, Hiroto admits the weight he feels—the steep cost of truly following Jesus. It’s the same crossroads each of us must face: surrender or self.

Perhaps today you find yourself in that place, visited by change you didn’t expect—or maybe never wanted. The future feels uncertain. Questions of provision, purpose, and direction press heavy. Yet right here, in this very moment, God sets before you a hinge point. Your surrender today could swing open the door to the destiny He designed for you. Say yes. Step forward. Trust Him. He is already on the other side—waiting to meet you there.

Be encouraged and challenged as you listen to this clip.

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What do you do when she won't say how she really feels? Can love endure when her signals shift and blur? Can it withstand unanswered confessions? Can it survive the weight of pressure and expectation? In the haze of uncertainty, is there someone truly worth holding on to?

Yeona playfully dresses up Hanaya and snaps photos that ripple through the school group chat. Norio and Akio are surprised Hiroto hasn’t seen them yet—but when he does, the longing he tried to bury begins to surface.

At home, Hiroto faces pressure from his parents: disapproval of his new faith, the weight of their expectations, and even threats to pressure the school into acting against Hanaya if she keeps speaking to him about Jesus.

At school, Hanaya has already told him to stop pursuing her (in clip: Choosing God’s Call Over Love), though her eyes hinted at something her words denied. She never truly answered his confession; she only turned it away with reasons he could not fight. With nothing more to say to convince her, frustrated and wounded, he withdrew into cold distance. Yet when he saw her picture, the ink in his diary dissolved into quiet longing.

Is Yeona’s plan working? Could one photo break through his defenses? And if so—can Hiroto love with courage and patience? Can he endure both his parents’ pressure and Hanaya’s mixed signals long enough to fight for her, and for love itself?

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As a Christian, it’s challenging to dress modestly in a culture that pressures you to be extra. The world says, “Look hot to get noticed.” But is being “hot” really the goal? Clothes are never just clothes—they reflect what we value. Christian modesty isn’t about rules—it’s honoring God above trends.

Hanaya misses Hiroto. She senses he’s still upset and avoiding her. One afternoon, fresh from a run, she spots him playing basketball. She lingers behind a tree, quietly watching. Yeona, back from a modeling gig, notices Hanaya and sneaks up mischievously, teasing her to spill who she’s been staring at. She plots a plan to help Hanaya—suggesting a hot look to win the attention of the boy she likes. Their playful banter soon shifts into a deeper talk about modesty, heartbreak, and eternity-minded choices.

John Piper:

Don’t just ask, “What’s wrong with it?” about your music, your movies, your clothing, your parties, or your habits. Don’t just ask, “Is it a sin?”—that’s the lowest bar you can set for your life.

Instead, ask: “Does this help me run? Does it help me run with all my focus, energy, and love for God? Or does it trip me up when I’m trying to grow in patience, kindness, gentleness, love, holiness, purity, and self-control?”

Don’t aim for just avoiding sin. Don’t settle for the minimal standard. Aim for the highest one. Take hold of the marathon that is your life and run it with purpose. Shape every choice—how you train, eat, think, and dress to be the most God-exalting runner you can be. Finish the race spent for His glory.

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Hiroto's a bit upset with Hanaya. But they’ve agreed to keep their distance and give each other some space. So things between them are... quiet.

Enter Yeona. The new girl… who isn’t so new to Hiroto. A rising teen model with big dreams and a spotlight chasing her, Yeona once shared a classroom — and a friendship — with Hiroto back in Tokyo. She moved to Seoul after 9th grade, and now, out of nowhere, she’s reappeared in this sleepy seaside town. Hiroto knew she was coming back to Japan… but Kamakura? His school? That he didn’t see coming.

On her first day back, the two reconnect after school. But knowing the kind of industry Yeona's stepping into, Hiroto doesn’t hold back — he dives into a heart-to-heart about purpose, identity, and the bigger picture of life. He’s hoping to plant a seed... maybe even wake something up in her.

But not everything is as simple as it looks.

What’s the real reason Yeona chose this town… this school?
And what will Hanaya think when she sees Yeona getting too close to Hiroto?

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In this heartfelt and intimate dialogue between Hanaya and Jesus, we explore the tension of making decisions when God’s will isn’t immediately clear. When it comes to the specifics of life, it often seems that God invites us into a process of discernment. He doesn’t always give immediate answers; instead, He allows us to wrestle with decisions. There’s a purpose in that struggle.

If you’ve ever struggled to discern God’s direction in love, relationships, what job to take, whom to marry, where to live, or any other life decisions, this conversation will resonate deeply.

After unintentionally hurting Hiroto with her words (previous clip), Hanaya finds herself burdened with guilt and inner conflict. Longing for clarity and peace, she retreats the next day—after school—to a quiet place, seeking solitude, reflection, and a space to pour out her heart to Jesus. There, in raw honesty, she wrestles with emotion, uncertainty, and the weight of an unclear future. Jesus offers compassionate wisdom on why He sometimes chooses to withhold clarity.

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Some believe love and calling don’t have to be at odds—that they can walk the same path. And sometimes, that’s true. But not always. Would you be willing to let go of someone you like if their path isn’t the one God is calling you to walk? Would you surrender to stay focused and faithful to your calling?

When pressure mounts, when personal desire collides with divine direction, our choices reveal the true depth of our devotion to Jesus. Whose voice will we follow?

Hiroto is upset-Hanaya never told him about the school meeting with his parents and others (previous clip). He feels blindsided, left out of something that clearly mattered. What stings most is his mom’s threat to Hanaya—something he now feels he should’ve seen coming.

Meanwhile, Hanaya is wrestling with her unspoken feelings for Hiroto and the unsettling uncertainty of whether he truly belongs in her future. She fears that Hiroto may be pursuing the mission path more out of love for her than out of a true calling from Jesus. To her, his affection—deep and sincere as it is—seems to blur his ability to clearly hear Jesus' voice. And that worries her.

In trying to protect both of them, Hanaya says things that may have unintentionally wounded him more deeply than she realized. She wants him to choose calling over love. But Hiroto believes his love for her is part of how his calling is being shaped.

Did the school meeting push Hanaya to speak too soon? Or was it fear—fear that Hiroto isn’t ready for the pressure ahead? Was it the necessary truth that needed to be spoken in love, or Hanaya projecting her own doubts? Did she misread Hiroto’s heart… or did Hiroto misread hers?

Could it be Jesus’ will for Hanaya and Hiroto to be together? Is Hanaya and Hiroto’s love part of Jesus’ plan? Stay tuned to discover what unfolds.

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After secretly reading Hiroto’s diary and finding baptism photos on his phone, his parents are shaken — not just by what they see, but by what it implies. They’re not alone. Noriko and Akio’s families, equally alarmed, rally together. Unnerved by whispers of Jesus and Bible verses taking root in their children’s hearts, they reach out to Ms. Megumi, Hanaya’s classroom teacher, demanding a meeting with Hanaya and her mother.

As members of well-connected, affluent households, they expect to be heard and get results. They intend to pressure Hanaya into silence, insisting she stop speaking about Jesus and the Bible at school. Ms. Megumi, caught between her professional duty and her concern for Hanaya, agrees to mediate the conversation.

Confident in their social standing and convinced they can reason with Hanaya, the parents assume she’s merely a naive, misguided teen. But as the conversation unfolds, their assumptions begin to crack. They had gravely underestimated the strength of Hanaya’s conviction — and the depth of her understanding. Hanaya listens calmly. She answers with clarity, composure, and grace. And in their attempt to suppress the Gospel, they are, perhaps for the first time, standing in its light. When persuasion fails, frustration gives way to threats — in a final attempt to silence her voice.

This compelling clip explores faith under pressure, the clash between conformity and courage, and the fire it takes to stand alone and speak the truth when silence feels safer. If you’ve ever felt pressure to hide what you believe, if you've ever been told to sit down when everything in you says to speak up — this moment will reach into your soul and hold a mirror to it.

It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.
— General Douglas MacArthur

The unwasted life is the life that puts Christ on display as supremely valuable. It seems to be woven into the very fabric of our consumer culture that we move toward comfort, towards security, toward ease, towards safety, away from stress, away from trouble, away from danger and it ought to be exactly the opposite.
— John Piper

How shall I feel at the judgment, if multitudes of missed opportunities pass before me in full review, and all my excuses prove to be disguises of my cowardice and pride?
— W. E. Sangster

Peace is always preferable to war, but some wars must be fought because the cost of not fighting them is too high. Appeasement has and never will work when confronted by a bully spirit.
— Rick Joyner

When it all comes down to it, no matter what happens to you and me amid our loyalty to King Jesus, it's not about how we stood alone in the day we stood. It's not about how we took on Hell in a very selfless way that other people did not appreciate. The hard things that we've stood loyal to might not have mattered to anybody then, but it matters on that day.
— Troy Brewer

Parents who are crazy radical in love with Jesus are going to have a big effect on their kids.
— John Piper

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After that unforgettable beach day (you heard the previous clip, right?), Hiroto has been on a whole new level. Something shifted. Ever since he saw Hanaya light up with joy, he’s been making moves that feel straight out of a K-drama. Yuri, Akio, and Noriko can't help but notice it all—watching every moment like it's their favorite drama unfolding in real life.

So… is Hiroto finally catching feelings out loud? Is a confession just around the corner?

One thing’s for sure—Hiroto better walk this path with care. Hanaya's heart may flutter, but her purpose still burns bright.

Don't miss this unexpected glow-up in love. Stay tuned to see how this love story continues to grow.

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What do you do when God goes silent? When it feels like your prayers are just hitting the ceiling, and hope seems to fade out little by little? What do you do when all you see are the giants standing in your way?

Five friends—Hanaya, Yuri, Hiroto, Akio, and Noriko—spend an afternoon at Shichirigahama Beach (Kamakura, Japan) after school. They reflect on what it means to trust God and stay true to His plan, even when everything feels quiet and uncertain. Amid their conversation, Hiroto surprises Hanaya in a way she never expected. Could it be that God had this moment planned all along?

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What do you do when someone seems to be chasing Jesus but also chasing you? For every Christian teen wrestling with love and figuring out if a relationship is really part of God's plan — this one’s for you.

Hanaya is caught between the stirrings of first love and her desire to stay focused on what Jesus has for her. As she opens up to her mom about Hiroto's interest in her, she wrestles with questions about his genuine desire to follow Jesus, the spiritual responsibility of guiding him, and emotional boundaries.

Whether you're a teen girl seeking godly wisdom or a parent guiding your child through these tender moments, this will touch your soul.

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Are you living a surrendered life? Is there real synergy between you and Jesus?

We’re stronger when we stop carrying life on our own.

While waiting for their turn in a theatre play, Hanaya and Hiroto start chatting about leaning on Jesus' strength when facing tough situations. Hanaya is impressed by some of the things Hiroto says. She also shares a meaningful life lesson from her childhood. As they keep talking, it seems like Hiroto gets a bit carried away and might have hinted that he likes her.

Is Hanaya hearing a quiet confession of love?
Was Hiroto being impulsive—or was this a bold, intentional step forward?

Let’s grow together as we learn to walk in step with Jesus—and recognize the right people He brings into our lives to walk with us.

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Some girls at school are envious of the attention Hanaya is receiving from Hiroto. They gossip about her behind her back and slander her character. Meanwhile, Hiroto's mom is upset that he continues to hang out with Hanaya.

Despite all this, Hiroto defends Hanaya as she endures criticism for talking about Jesus and the God-honoring way she carries herself at school.

In Japan, there's a proverb that goes, "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." Japanese society emphasizes conformity to keep things peaceful and harmonious. Any straying from the norm usually gets pushed back against.

Hiroto sees it. He feels it. And it stirs something deep in him. He admires how brave Hanaya is for being herself. He writes down his thoughts while reflecting on the world, his life, and Hanaya.

You probably could live a calmer life, an easier life, if you didn't know certain things, but once you know it, you can't go back on it.
— Kevin Zadai

I know there's a lot going on, but someone has to stay focused on the Great Commission and on taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. The Kingdom of Heaven often advances best through small things and in places where very few people are looking. You need to be willing to suffer the scandal of teaching that there is one true God. And He has revealed Himself through one true Savior, and that Savior is Jesus Christ.
— Paul Washer

Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division.
— Jesus

I have people all the time just ask me, "Man, I don't know how you have such passion. I'm like, "Well, I don't know how you're so dead."
— Troy Brewer

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Yuri: We are half-alive because we are half-awake to Jesus. We are far more busy than we want because we have far less of Jesus than we need. Our love for Him now resembles the cooling coals of a long-dying fire.

Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.
— Jesus

Are you constantly busy, distracted, anxious? Move beyond burnout and back into intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. This is not just another call to slow down — it's a divine invitation to come alive.

Something new is beginning to emerge on the other side. It's a new day of grace, a time of rebirth, a season of new strength. If you are ready to move forward in this appointed time as the person the Father has created you to be, make sure to check your oil. The true new thing of God cannot run apart from the fresh oil of intimacy and His presence. The oil that we have may seem small, but a whole other world and an unending Kingdom is ready to come alive from within it.

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Hanaya can’t shake off her aunt’s comments about Hiroto (from the previous clip). While the two hang out in the school common room, she finally gathers the courage to ask what’s been weighing on her heart: “Are you following Jesus because you truly want to—or because you like me?”

Caught off guard and afraid that she might stop talking to him, Hiroto plays it safe. What follows is an honest, heart-searching conversation about relationships, calling, and eternity. Hanaya shares her passion for cross-cultural missions after high school, her personal boundaries around purity, and her desire to live a life that truly matters.

Hiroto begins to realize that pursuing her might come with deeper challenges—and deeper meaning—than he expected. He feels like time is slipping away. As Hanaya drifts off into a short nap, Hiroto watches her quietly, his heart stirred. In that still moment, he whispers a prayer to Jesus, unsure of the future but desperate to be real.

Whether you're a Christian teen, a parent, a mentor, or just someone seeking truth—you’ll find something here to stir your heart, challenge your thinking, and remind you what really matters. Perhaps God may prompt you to think outside the box of a conventional life.

Only one life, the still small voice
Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave
And to God’s Holy will to cleave
Only one life, a few brief years
Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears
Each with its days I must fulfil
Living for self or in His will
Give me Father, a purpose deep
Let me say, Thy will be done
And when at last I’ll hear the call
I know I’ll say it was worth it all
Only one life, it will soon be past
Only what’s done for Christ will last
— C.T. Studd

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Hanaya’s aunt, who is deeply fond of and protective toward her, invites Hanaya to spend some time together before setting off on a long solo motorbike trip. At the garage, amidst the tools and bikes, the two share a meaningful conversation. Her aunt opens up about feeling frustrated over not having clarity on what God’s next step is for her. Hanaya gently offers her perspective.

As their talk deepens, the conversation shifts to relationships—specifically, whether any boys at school have shown interest in Hanaya. With heartfelt wisdom, her aunt speaks about the importance of setting clear boundaries and urges Hanaya to never let her guard down, especially when it comes to love and purity.

Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or parent, this conversation will resonate with anyone seeking God’s direction and desiring to honor Him in their relationships.

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Are you afraid to share the Gospel when it matters most? In this clip, we explore what it means to have courage as a Christian under pressure and why to boldly speak the truth.

Hanaya's teacher calls her in for a chat because some parents of her classmates have complained that she's influencing their children toward Christianity.

Hanaya must decide: will she shrink back or stand strong for Jesus? Can she hold her ground under pressure? Will she play it safe and dim her light, or will she continue to be a bright shining lamp for Jesus at school? And what does Jesus say to Hanaya at the end?

Context: What's Hanaya up against?

For many Japanese people, Shintoism and Buddhism are closely intertwined with their identity and culture. Leaving your family's religion can be like leaving your family. Also, due to negative experiences with religious cults in the past, many Japanese are skeptical and suspicious of new beliefs. Religion and religious events are considered separate things by the Japanese. Religious activities in Japan tend to be pragmatic, like praying for money, success in exams, naming ceremonies, removing bad luck, dressing up for fun, etc. They don't think deeply about their beliefs. Also, recent studies indicate that 30% to 39% of the population identify as convinced atheists.

We need the courage to declare and display the Gospel through our words, our work, and our character.
— Dr. Patrick Fung

It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brushfires in people’s minds.
— Samuel Adams

Our battle is a battle of persuasion. Be a voice, be an advocate for the Kingdom of God. Share the wonder, beauty, and truth of God without hesitation. Sometimes we get locked down in a way that the enemy would want us to, to not talk, to not speak up, to not declare the truth of God, because the truth is what sets people free.

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Have you ever felt like no matter how much you accomplish, it still doesn’t quiet the ache inside? Like something’s missing—something that success, approval, or even time just can’t fix? Do you ever feel unseen, not enough, or weighed down by the past?

Hanaya has sensed something in Hiroto for a while—something unspoken. She knows it’s time to say what’s been on her heart. When she finally does, Hiroto opens up.

Could this be a God moment?

What about you? Are you trying to fix your heart on your own?

If you’re carrying pain, feeling the pressure, or wrestling with life’s deeper questions—maybe it’s time to encounter the love your heart has been longing for all along.

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Do you ever experience God in the little, everyday things? Have you ever felt like God was speaking to you through something simple—like rain, nature, or a random moment in your day?

In this clip, Hiroto encounters another of Hanaya’s unique ways of seeing things.

Hiroto has been reading the Bible Hanaya gave him, asking questions as he goes. But what’s really driving his curiosity? Is it a growing faith—or a quiet crush on Hanaya? As he spends more time with Hanaya, more of her world is bleeding into his. The more he listens to her, the more he finds himself drawn—not just to her, but to the God she knows so intimately.

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Are you living a self-absorbed life? Is there no anguish? Is there not a cause? Doesn't your heart cry out, “Oh God, something has to be done"?

How do you plan to use your short years on this planet to do what God has entrusted you to do?

The clock is ticking, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...

I hope this conversation between Hanaya and Yuri awakens a greater diligence to own your call like never before. I hope you will faithfully steward your gifting, time, money, and resources to be less about yourself and more about revealing Jesus to the world.

Come to the end of your life—your one and only precious, God-given life—and let the last great work of your life, before you give an account to your Creator, be this: playing softball and collecting shells. Picture them before Christ at the great day of judgment: “Look, Lord. See my shells.” That is a tragedy.
– John Piper

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I lost all my friends at school, now that I’ve begun to ‘walk my talk’, they make fun of me. I don’t even know what I have done. I don’t really have to say anything and they turn from me. But you know what, I am not going to apologize for speaking the name of Jesus. I am not going to justify my faith to them, and I am not going to hide the light that God has put into me. If I have to sacrifice everything I will. I will take it. If my friends have to become my enemies for me to be with my best friend Jesus, then that's fine with me.
— Rachel Joy Scott | From her diary, 1998

I dedicate this clip in memory of Rachel Joy Scott. Rachel was 17 years old and the main inspiration behind the character Hanaya Oki.

If you want to know about Rachel and what happened to her, you can read the post "Rachel Joy Scott: The teen who loved Jesus".

Is Jesus the most important person in our lives? When the trials of life arrive, and we suffer loss, is Jesus still worthy?

We can never glory in our capacity to love Him back. The spotlight isn't really on us or Rachel. Those who know they're loved best, love best.

If you have lost sight of Jesus, may your heart be awakened, recalibrated, and reset as you listen to this clip.

It's not the stretch of life that matters. It's the depth of life. It's not how long we live. It's how we live.
— Leonard Ravenhill

God can’t do anything in your life unless you meet him halfway. You have to make room for him. A lot of room. Go after God. Whatever it takes, do it. And don’t give the excuse, “I am just a teenager” or “I’ll do that when I grow up,” because it doesn’t work that way.
— Rachel Joy Scott | From her diaryI count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ. — Apostle Paul
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On their way back from Shichirigahama beach, Hanaya and her mom engage in a conversation about what causes the hardening of the heart and the falling away of believers.

Many are walking away from their faith. False prophets, false Christs, false Gospel, and a false church are proliferating among us.

How do believers get off track? What throws them into confusion and deception?

Hanaya's mom cites that the fundamental problem is not the ignorance of the truth. There's a basic reason why people do not own up to the truth.

As you listen to the words of caution and encouragement in this conversation, tend to the soil of your own heart.

The most ridiculous thing you can ever say is keep God first, keep God number one. Don't ever say that. Because you're assuming He's in the same category with everyone else. God's in a box all to Himself. There is no second. He's in a category completely separate and distinct from everything else that exists and He's there alone. I labor in my own heart to drive out other loves, competing loyalties. Let us get a greater vision of Him that He might be singular in our hearts.
— Paul Washer

Proverbs 4:18 tells us, “The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day.” When we walk the path of the righteous or the right path, our walk will become continually brighter no matter how much darkness increases around us. If this is not the case, if we, too, are experiencing increasing darkness, depression, and disorientation, then we have gotten off the right path. If we ask the Lord, He will help us understand where we got off track, but we must make the choice to turn around and be decisive in doing so.
— Rick Joyner

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God created time. He cut off a piece of eternity for you to live in. You're not here by accident. You are not just a random number in the vast sea of the human population. You have been created by God purposefully. He knows you intimately better than you know yourself.

He is all-knowing and everywhere. Because of who He is, you're never alone. He can whisper in your ear and your whole life can change. I'm not talking about hearing with your physical ears. Do you really know God in an out-of-the-box non-religious way?

I hope you will get outside your own bubble, and tune your heart to believe from the core of your being what you're about to hear. This is from the Bible and speaks of God's intimate knowledge of you. May it invoke curiosity in you to dig deeper and go farther.

Being known by God has deep, transforming effects upon the human heart. Namely, it produces love for God.
— John Piper

What we see depends on what we look for. There's always more to every story. There is no arriving. Jesus is the goal.

As you listen to Hanaya's contemplation about the world she sees and her pursuit, may it help you refocus and realign your walk with Jesus.

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Paul Washer on temptation and ongoing sin and why you must kill it before it's too late.

Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.
– Charles Stanley

Are some battles we're fighting so hard to win worth losing?

Noriko dreams of becoming a K-pop trainee. She has been submitting videos showcasing her talent for the past three years, hoping to get noticed by an agency. Despite her best efforts, she hasn't received any response. Lately, she is questioning her self-worth. One day Hanaya and Yuri happen to see Noriko sitting alone at the beach. As they start talking with her, Noriko shares her feelings about not getting through the K-pop trainee auditions.

Noriko has heard the Gospel before. She has heard about Jesus and God's love. But what's holding her back? This is a conversation that you don't want to miss.

The sense that in this universe we are treated as strangers, the longing to be acknowledged, to meet with some response, to bridge some chasm that yawns between us and reality, is part of our inconsolable secret. And surely, from this point of view, the promise of glory, in the sense described, becomes highly relevant to our deep desire. For glory means good report with God, acceptance by God, response, acknowledgment, and welcome into the heart of things. The door on which we have been knocking all our lives will open at last.
― C.S. Lewis | The Weight of Glory

Feeling mixed emotions? Trust God's process. Embrace the season you are in. Time spent in preparation is never wasted. Listen to this short poetry and cheer up!

Don't surrender the symphony in your heart to the tyranny of delay. Trust God's timing. It is perfect. Your dream you cherish has a reality attached to it. Frustration is evidence that a greater purpose in you is yet to be fulfilled. You are actually a coiled spring being compressed. Soon that delay will give vent to a divine release and fruit will break forth in your life.
**— Lance Wallnau

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Feeling mixed emotions? Trust God's process. Embrace the season you are in. Time spent in preparation is never wasted. Listen to this short poetry and cheer up!

Don't surrender the symphony in your heart to the tyranny of delay. Trust God's timing. It is perfect. Your dream you cherish has a reality attached to it. Frustration is evidence that a greater purpose in you is yet to be fulfilled. You are actually a coiled spring being compressed. Soon that delay will give vent to a divine release and fruit will break forth in your life.
**— Lance Wallnau

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The story of the rich young ruler is one of the saddest stories in the Bible because he had so much upside potential. He could have leveraged his resources, his network, and his energy for Kingdom causes, but he spent it all on himself. He thought that was what would make him happy.

The moment Jesus said, “Follow me”, it was the opportunity of a lifetime, but he didn’t have the guts to go for it. What Jesus asked him to give up was nothing compared to what Jesus would have given him in return.

We want everything God has to offer without giving anything up. We want to buy in without selling out. The Gospel costs nothing. We cannot buy it or earn it, but it demands everything.

When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? That faithfulness is holding the fort? That playing it safe is safe? That radical is anything but normal? Jesus didn’t die to keep us safe. The will of God is not an insurance plan. It’s a daring plan. The complete surrender of your life to the cause of Christ isn’t radical. It’s normal. It’s time to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. It’s time to go all in.

— Mark Batterson

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Continuing their conversation, on their way back home from Shichirigahama beach, Hanaya and Yuri decide to trust God with childlike faith instead of overthinking the future. When God calls us to go in a certain direction, it can be exciting but also a little scary because we may only have the first step. But like Abraham, it's better to go even when we don't know where we're going.

If you're too cautious, doubting yourself, and overthinking the future, this message and the song are for you.

Better to do something imperfectly in obedience rather than to do nothing. Better to act today rather than wait for that imaginary tomorrow to arrive.
— Michael L. Brown

The unique ways God loves to move should not disturb us. If anything, it should keep our relationship with Him fresh and exciting. For those who love adventure, this is great, while to the timid and rigid, this is frightening, which brings us to this challenge every believer must face— will we live by faith in Him or by fear? Now, the faith and confidence needed to be decisive can easily drift into presumption at times. Still, it is better to err on the side of extreme faith than too little faith. God can correct presumption and premature action. The law of inertia states you cannot steer what is not moving. It is much easier for the Lord to steer us when we are moving. No one passes God’s tests with a perfect score, but in Him, even our failures work for our good.
**— Rick Joyner

Song lyrics:**

They were young and unaware
A little scared, a little proud
They’d rather live with their questions
Than try to figure them out

They were friendly to all
But never had many friends
They didn’t know where to go
They never made any plans
Just running right into the wind

Ooh they would rather say they didn’t matter
Just so they don’t have to try to be cool
But ooh they were buzzing, living like there wasn’t
Drama going on every day in the news

But look at the way they go
Look at the way they go
Look at the way they go
Making it up as they go
Making it up as they go
Living their life on the run
Couple of kids on the run
Look at the way they go
Look at the way they go

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As Hiroto hangs around at Shichirigahama beach, he happens to see Hanaya there. As they talk, Hanaya challenges him to explore the big questions of life. Listen to their conversation and get stirred up!

Bonus note:

Kevin Zadai shares one of his moments in a supernatural encounter with Jesus in 1992 when he passed out on the operating table during surgery:

When I met Jesus, He said I want to work with you. He said we are going to rule and reign together, shoulder-to-shoulder for Eternity. He said this life down here is to develop you for your next position. He said you're qualifying down on the earth in this very short amount of time. Then at that point, He took His thumbnail and sliced down through a big long timeline that was in light. And He said that's 10,000 years on the timeline of Eternity. It was just this little slit. He said it was the extension of man. And to me, my life on Earth in that extension with respect to Eternity seemed really insignificant.

However, He said you're qualifying for your next position. So whatever you do down here, with your talents and everything you were given, whatever you did with that, was then placed in your account in heaven, not in a monetary way. But that's where you entered into the Kingdom to work at your next position. And it was interesting because you would think well we're all equal you know, we all get the same thing, we all get eternal life, we all have the same position in Christ and all that.

But what it is, it has to do with that parable of talents. It had to do with the fact that you were given a certain amount and then there was a congruent reward based on each individual on what they had done. But the wood, hay, and stubble were burned up. So what was not of the Spirit, what was not of the Lord, was burnt up. Paul said that some people will go through the fire and there'll be nothing. There'll be no rewards. There'll be nothing left. But they will escape through the fire. They will make it to Heaven but with no rewards.

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As we see the darkness and confusion of the nations increasing, we should behold the Lord. To be the light, we must have our focus on the Light. This does not mean that we will not be aware of the darkness and even have an understanding of the schemes of the devil. God’s Holiness is His awesome strength and His unique beauty, His unwavering dependability and His reigning power. Only a Holy God like this can ensure the safety of His people. Only a Holy God can promise that all things will be put in order. Only a Holy God can assure us every evil and sadness will be defeated.

Led by the Holy Spirit, two high school girls, Hanaya and Yuri, roll out a short message for those feeling discouraged and disillusioned.

Never give up! Listen and get fired up!

Additional notes:

Satan tries to create an altered reality by cloaking himself in information projection to engineer insecurity and anxiety in you. He wants to fragment you. He knows your trigger points to put you into a tailspin. His minions have studied you. You have become predictable.

The strategy is to trick your mind to convince you of something and give a narrative that diminishes who you really are. That’s the warfare. He wants to discourage and wear you out so that you will not be effective. He is trying to get you to opt out by presenting lies and observed facts as reality.

Every trigger point succeeds when you don’t feel loved and validated. The temptation is to back off and self-medicate your trauma, rejection, or frustration by running to an addiction. We get disillusioned because we do not perceive the truth in its pure form. We don’t see ourselves in the mirror of God’s Word.

To live by the Spirit of God takes readjusting and overriding of your mental and emotional realm. Don’t settle for being a low-watt light. Jesus said a disciple who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. We lose the edge to improve when we just want to maintain, but maintaining is of the devil.

Walk in harmony with the Holy Spirit. He reveals the truth (true reality). He shows prophetic glimpses concerning your call and assignment. If things take time, stay in there. Some things have to do with the convergence of times and seasons of God in your life. Don’t drown six feet from your destination.

We miss the supernatural because we are looking for the spectacular. If you frame your mind right and listen to the Holy Spirit no matter what’s going on in your everyday life, you will come out fine. Don’t fret. Don’t allow anything to fragment you.
— Kevin Zadai | Warrior Notes

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
— 1 Corinthians 16:13

Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
— 1 Corinthians 15:58

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Classmates Akio and Noriko corner Hiroto to reveal his secret crush. Seeing that they already suspect who it is, Hiroto gives in and then goes on to talk about why it's an uphill task to get Hanaya to notice him.

Is there a chance for Hiroto?

How will Hanaya mentored from a young age to walk with the Lord navigate this slice of life?

Well, listen to this clip and stay tuned for upcoming clips to see where this high school love drama will go.

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Hanaya reflects on the continual process of becoming and overcoming the tendency to focus on self and the world.

And we all, with unveiled faces, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. — 2 Corinthians 3:18

Beholding is becoming. If there is any key to maturity, it is that. Behold your God in Jesus Christ. Because to see that for what it really is, will renew the mind and transform the life and produce unending worship.
— John Piper

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
— Romans 12:2

The Greek word translated “transformed” in this verse is the same word that we translate as “metamorphosis” in English. This is the process of change from which a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. The caterpillar is a worm that must crawl on the earth, being conformed to the contours of the earth. Then it goes into a cocoon where it is transformed. However, one of the biggest tests the new creature will face is breaking out of the cocoon, but it is this great struggle that strengthens it so that it can flap its large wings when it is free.

We too go through a great struggle to be transformed into the new creation we are called to be. Breaking free of the old self is the greatest struggle of all. It too is designed by God to strengthen us so that we can soar high above the earth to the heavenly places we are called to abide in. We must not waste our trials. We must not run from the struggle if we are going to become strong enough to be what we are called to be.

Will our hearts yield to the process to enter the cocoon of change and be launched out to fly?

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On a school trip, Yuri and her classmate Akio get into a discussion about God. Akio dismisses God's existence. But Yuri challenges his belief in evolution by shooting a web of critical thinking questions and reasonable logic at him. Akio is undone. He then raises the question of Hell being unfair.

Curious about the conversation? Listen to how Yuri responds.

I am a speck on a speck, orbiting a speck, in the middle of specklessness. I am insignificant, I stink.
— Bill Nye

The world says you're just a stardust matter in motion. And if you're merely matter, well then, you do not ultimately matter.
— Greg Koukl

If Evolution is true, then that means, you are merely a molecule in motion dancing to your own DNA. That all you are is matter. There is nothing spiritual about you. You have no soul. There is no objective right or wrong.
— Mark Spence

Atheists have an active belief system with views concerning origins (that the universe and life arose by natural processes); no life after death; the existence of God; how to behave while alive; and so much more. Honest atheists will admit their worldview is a faith. Atheism is a religion! While atheism is a blind faith, its followers will still cry out, “We are not part of a religion!” Why do they plead this? First, if atheism were identified as a religion, atheists fear that their views might get kicked out of public places, like government-run schools. Second, these secularists will be less likely to be able to deceive children into thinking that their teachings (supposedly “neutral”) are not in conflict with the religious beliefs of students.
— Ken Ham

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A flashback of a diary entry written by Hanaya's mother as a young single mom. She pens down a prayer for her little Hanaya and commits herself to raising her as the Lord's girl.

What prayer would you pray for your precious little one and their future?

There is no greater gift that you can give your children than to walk alongside them and help them develop their relationship with Jesus. It is the most important relationship they will ever have. If you unconditionally surrender your children to the Lord and diligently do your part, God will lead them for His glory.

We don't train ourselves so we don't train our children. Everything you believe in has to be practical and applicable for your children. That means you yourself need to be fully convinced. Teach them how to engage with the Lord. For your kids, you should always present the supernatural to them. You should always give them the alternative to ask God for help first. Teach them to pray first. Teach them to believe God's Word first and encourage them not to wait for someone else to do it for them.
– Kevin Zadai

Raise your kids as lovers and warriors of the Lord who go on to finish the purposes of God in their generation.

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Hanaya is led by the Holy Spirit to be at the right place at the right time to meet Enkhtuya, a girl from a small town in Mongolia. Two minutes into the conversation, Hanaya introduces her to the God of the endless blue sky. She unpacks more truth when she discerns Enkhtuya is actively listening.

Mongolia is poetically called the 'Land of the Endless Blue Sky', as it has over 260 days of clear blue sky. Apart from Buddhism, Tengrism the worship of the sky and nature is still practiced in Mongolia today. According to this belief, the skies are the father, and the earth is the mother of all beings in the universe.

This clip was inspired by a dream I was given in the night by the Lord. There was a moment in the dream where I was teleported to a foreign land and found myself walking on a snow-covered road. It looked like someplace in an Eurasian country. A girl who seemed 17-19 years old walked a little ahead of me. She looked sad. I moved closer and started talking to her. I told her just two or three things about God and His love. As she listened I could see that she was being deeply moved. She had never heard about God like this.

As I was about to go on my way, she said, “Why don’t you come to my place for some tea?”. She then gazed at the blue skies and said, “It’s a beautiful day!”. The blueness of the skies was quite amazing. I sensed she wanted to hear more about God. So I said okay.

You can read the rest of the dream on my website superdifferent.com. It's titled 'It's a beautiful day'.

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Jesus sends Hanaya to Mongolia to carry out a mission. The darkness tries to intimidate her, but she doesn't back off.

This clip was inspired by a dream that my wife had in the night some time ago. In the dream, my wife and I were walking down a road minding our own business. We saw demonic forces releasing darkness over a place. We stopped and thought we must do something about it. We moved in the direction of the darkness. My wife rebuked the demonic forces. They started feeling uncomfortable and afraid. Then she heard a voice from behind saying, "You’re the Children of the Light".

It's pretty clear what the Lord was showing through this dream. If we never go, we will never know. If we don't show up and do something, the darkness remains unchallenged. There's no resistance. The enemy keeps stealing, killing, and destroying.

The light of the Gospel is to be lit in the dark. The enemy convinces us that it's too dark and too late to make a difference. He makes us overthink and doubt. So we hesitate to show up and do something.

Instead of counting the bullets that are coming at you, count how many you've expelled out of your clip. It's not how many are fired at you, it's how many you have fired.
— Kevin Zadai

The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God. Jesus showed up and made the darkness nervous. He destroyed the works of the devil. When we show up, God shows up. Boldness and endurance come when you know that the Lord has sent you. You didn't go because it was a good idea. You heard Him.

Show up with your natural and spiritual gifting, maybe practical Kingdom solutions to problems, and seize the opportunities to share the Gospel. When you speak His Word, He backs it up, releasing hope, healing, deliverance, signs, and wonders. The yoke of darkness, fear, and hopelessness over people begins to break.

It's the smallest spark that can light the dark.
— Newsboys | That's How You Change The World

I don't want to be a firecracker. I want to be an atomic bomb dropped in the devil's camp.
— John Ramirez

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Listen to Jesus preparing Hanaya's heart for selfless missions in an attention-wanting self-seeking world. He is calling the next generation of believers to pay the price to complete the mission of taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

This clip was inspired by the title of the book 'Live to be Forgotten' by Patrick Fung (Former GD, OMF International). I haven't read the book but the phrase 'Live to be Forgotten' hits you hard in a time where there is so much love of self, even among the believers in Christ.

Will we go where He wants us to go?

My concern is that scripture has told us clearly that we are all to be going, and the reason the Lord left us behind is to do the job he told us to do. So we’d better get equipped to do it, instead of living this life as if this life is it. It’s not, this is a very short life. And eternal life is forever. We’re going to feel stupid for eternity if we wasted this one. — Jackie Pullinger

Even though in the very last days of history, the love of many will grow cold, there will be a people who have white-hot, not cold, love for Jesus in the face of hatred, persecution, and killing. The Great Commission will be completed by them. The price will be very high. Not so high that it is not worth it. It will not happen without the price of opposition and suffering. In fact, the price is not just the result but the strategy of the purpose. — John Piper

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We must close the gates to sin and compromise—even to tolerating lukewarmness. The Spirit of the Lord is preparing us to welcome the King of Glory through the gates and doors of our lives that have been sanctified.

A prayer by John Piper that God would bless our resolve to read His Word more this year and use it to draw us closer to Him in the process.

Recommended reading plan: Navigator's Bible Reading Plan

We live in a time of illusion.

There are so many things trying to distract our affection. Many of the things that compete for our attention are not necessarily bad, but can still dilute our affection for Jesus and take away from our purpose.

Never forget that we're strangers and pilgrims. What we are looking for is not here. It's not about us. We're alive to represent Jesus and bring Him glory. The journey isn't an easy one. It requires perseverance and patience.

As Hanaya spends a few days in the big city of Tokyo, experiencing many of its attractions, she reflects on her calling, the journey, the process, and the longing.

If you love Jesus, you'll feel this poetry. This could be your story. The story of those who want Him, not just need Him. And it's this longing that keeps us awake, keeps us going and diligent to finish the work He has for us on this side.

As you listen to this short poetry may it rekindle what you may have lost.

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Yuri: We may die of many things.
Hanaya: But boredom will not be one of them.

Two high school girls Hanaya and Yuri remind us that no matter the challenges we face, life can be still exciting when we're moving forward in alignment with God’s design, timing, and purpose for our lives. Don't miss the many perspectives covered in this clip. They say a lot with less. Some things may hit you hard and stir up diligence in you.

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What's bothering you?
Are you still holding onto the pains of your past?
It's time to have a heart-to-heart talk with Jesus.

Listen to what Jesus reveals to Hanaya as she opens up her heart and tells Him what's been bothering her for a very long time.

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Stop compromising. Jesus is saying it's time to raise the bar.

Hanaya: Lord, I wait for You. I watch for what you will say to me. Where do I need to be corrected? Give me eyes that see and ears that hear, the grace to love you back, to love what you love, and to hate what you hate. Many don't care how You feel. But I want to live and represent you rightly in a world of increasing ungodliness and declining moral clarity.

Listen to how Jesus responds and mentors Hanaya.

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So, how do we live in times of increasing uncertainties and shaking?
What are we afraid of?

Two high school girls Hanaya and Yuri glance at the current state of the world, the uncertainties, the shaking, and make a conclusion of defiant hope.

There's an antidote to fear and anxiety. You can cultivate a state of mind conditioned by God's narrative, not by the calendar of the world, the current affairs, your circumstances, or the facts, no matter how dark and gloomy it looks.

Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
— Ephesians 5:14-17

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Don't quit yet. Endure the contradiction. Don't hold on to things and relationships because of the fear of the unknown. It's time to let go of your own preferences. Get in alignment with God's agenda for your new assignment. Discern the next step. By faith move out of the previous season, even without clearly seeing what is ahead. The door is about to open. But you cannot continue being the same you for the new. Get ready!

Be encouraged and filled with hopeful expectations as you listen to Hanaya's resolve as she discerns the new season ahead.

Song Credit: Sajan Nauriyal

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In a world where many feel valued by showcasing physical attractiveness or revealing sexiness as an empowering act, young Yuri has a different priority.

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Is this the cry of your heart?
Let Hanaya's prayer be your heart cry to Jesus.

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Are you feeling weary and tired? Maybe you need to reset your attention to find rest and freedom from all your self-efforts.

Scripture portions are from Psalm 63, Psalm 16, John 7, and Matthew 11.

Two high school girls, Hanaya and Yuri, dig deep to uncover the big question of life; Why are we here?

Curious? Eavesdrop on their conversation.

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Insecure, afraid of people's opinion, trying to please, craving for attention? It will take a love out of this world to finally free you. Inspired by the truths revealed in the Bible, this is God's words to you from His heart, a special broadcast from Heaven. This is what you've been looking for all your life. Feel the rush of perfect love.

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T005A0_Uv2Q

Believe in your heart and be fully convinced of God's supernatural protection and His faithful provision available to you in these times of great shaking. Saturate your mind with His absolute truth, stand on it, and decree it.

The sooner you come to the end of yourself the better. Hanaya encourages her friend Yuri to have a fresh start with Jesus.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways submit to Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
— Proverbs 3:5-6

Song Credit: Sajan Nauriyal

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Is the life you're living making sense in the light of Eternity?

Hanaya:

Stuck as a hopeless case
I was lost and drowning
I thought I must chase
And started searching in all place
But then came Grace
In a blink accepted and made new
Now my life is not my own
To Jesus I'm forever glued

Can you hear what I hear?
The rhythm of His Grace
I'm running a different race

Song (Sajan Nauriyal):

Looks like I’m on time
Just put the spirit in the words and watch the song fly
Jesus saved me I just came to lift him on high
You took my penalty when I was livin offside
And now I’m in your kingdom things been looking all bright
I put the truth inside the music so they get the message
I guess somebody gotta do it when the tunes are septic
Me and the team we came to eat a we cooked the food and blessed it
No weapon formed shall stand
Just do like Ralph and wreck it
I ain’t take the class the clepped it
I’m on a vibe I checked it
They said to watch your step
But I been up in heaven

No time for playin games cuz I know
No I can’t play it safe when my
Ambition in the way
I try and keep it separate

I’m thinking less bout getting money just to buy some clothes
I’m thinking less bout building names that everybody knows
I’m thinking less bout walking stages playing sold out shows
I’m thinking everything we see that glitters isn’t gold

What else could I do
But give my life to You
When I don’t understand it
You always keep my standing Oh

You been so good to me
You been so good to me
God You been so good to me
You been so good to me Yeah

You’re a good good God you never failed me, no
Gotta keep my hands to the ceiling knowing I could barely, uh
Scratch the surface of how good you really been
The man I am, is just a testament that you withstand
Turn your “could” to “can”
Chugging choo choo, Watty Piper
God with you I can
Got me marveled (marveled) in your grace you could call me Stan
Lift praise high like a Banner or a flag
Cause your my captain, you protect me from attacks
The greatest avenger, my protector, you are my dad
Closer than I know, you’ve never left me outmatched
Yet that’s who you’ll be until the end of time
Captivated by your glory got me hypnotized
God you by me by my bedside every night
You’re with me when the sun shining and it hits my eyes
Know you ain’t trippin through any trial so why should I
Remind my soul when it’s down that you El-Shaddai

I know I ain’t a victim and I ain’t evicted
I win before the battle started ‘cause I’m with the victor
He never leaves and now I know so my perspective lifted
In every season or the storm now my perspective shifted

I can’t deny we gotta shine we steady with the mission
I know that we can change the world the Father’s children gifted
Most of the folks I know been out here tryna play the system
But what was lost can’t be recovered just by chasing riches

I learned to give your life for money really isn’t a trade
I seen God keep lights on without seeing a paystub
Society tells us to lie about getting our cake up
I learned you might be called to do the thing you been afraid of
The most beautiful parts of my wife don’t involve any makeup
And growth means wanting discomfort more than wanting to stay stuck
We’re sons and daughters of the King
We been born from the same blood
And I know life is best designed when we’re lifting His name up

I know You ran to me
I had to lose my life to find the one You handed me
Don't need the vanity
Yeah

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You feel the tension of transition. You're not quite sure where you are going. You fear getting lost midway.

Every faith adventure has risks. God will take you on a winding road to your destination.

You're not dreaming independent of God. You're dreaming with Him. Enjoy the togetherness with the Lord in this new journey. Your dream will create your destiny. And your destiny is bigger than you. It's the people you'll reach, the legacy you'll leave, and the impact you'll create as you realize the dream.

Abraham went out not knowing where he was going, but he knew what he was looking for. He obeyed God and left the familiar. It's better to get lost midway in your dream journey with the Lord than not starting at all or giving up when contradiction shows up.

God will eventually direct your steps and open doors beyond your capacity or ability at the right time as you keep believing and moving. When you're walking into the script that God already wrote, He has already gone before you to orchestrate everything that is necessary for that script to be fulfilled.

Song lyrics:

We don’t have to know
We don’t have to know where we’re gonna go
It could be more exciting if we don’t

Hanaya:

Lord, I've never been down this road before. It's a new and unfamiliar pathway. Sometimes I feel the limitations and the insufficiency in me. I think I am a misfit. I have questions running through my head, what if, what could be.

Song lyrics:

I’m afraid that we can’t go back
No we’re never going back

Hanaya:

But I would rather be far out in this wild world with You than never risking anything at all. I can't control all the details. But You know exactly how things will turn out. You will pull back the curtains and unveil things to me in time.

And Lord, I want you to know, it's more than just about reaching the destination. It's this journey with You. If You're not going, I'm not going. I am a dreamer and I'm dreaming with You. I want to be a part of what You are building.

You called me to this new adventure and I can't go back. I have bid farewell to the old. I have no regrets to hold. I have thrown off the bowlines. I have sailed away from the safe harbour. I have caught the trade winds in my sails. I'm risking it all. I'm going all the way with You. It's okay if we're going too slow or too fast, as long as You are by my side. As long as You are in my eye, I can see it through. As long as You are next to me, every step of the way, I know it'll be alright. If I get lost in this world in trying to reach it, I would rather get lost with You.

Song lyrics:

I don’t mind if we get lost in the world sometimes
Drive all night on the interstate, let it all pass by
Unmistakable, the way that I feel inside
If I’m gonna be lost, I wanna be lost with you
Oh, I wanna be lost with you

No we can’t stand still cause we’re moving uphill and the peak is shrouded
I’m afraid that we can’t go back
No we’re never going back

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We have many settlers, so few goers. Courage isn't the absence of fear; rather, it's making a brave choice in spite of fear.

Hanaya:

I have a destiny inside of me. There is so much that needs to be unwrapped in my life that I could change history as I yield to my future because there are things written about me by God. I don't doubt myself. I don't hold back. My assignment matters in God's ultimate chess game of the ages. I'm not giving up. I'm doing my part.

I'll be the one that will stick it out, go the extra mile, and make a difference. I'll finish out my life with a big fireworks display of God exploding through and in me in a way that is out-of-the-box to the world.

I'm not a settler. I live a life of movement. I lead the way to new frontiers. I'm pioneering new ways so that others can follow. I do what appears risky. I go where others won't go. I say what others won't say.

I go past the safety of settlements. I pass through the rivers. I walk through the fires. I go through the wilderness. I go to the enemy territory. I face the arrows of enemy strongholds. I face the taunting giant and declare I'm in covenant and you are not, and I take its head off.

I'm not walking a trail, I'm blazing one. I pioneer strategies. I'm responding to the call of God to go and disciple nations.

Times may be difficult, but I don't lose sight of where I'm headed. I'm not asleep in the light. I take the light of God in me and go right into the darkness and light that darkness.

If I bleed, I don't back off, I get bolder by the Holy Spirit's power. I believe greater is He that is in me. I believe if God is for me, who is going to be a success against me.

I don't despise small beginnings. I have a cause. I'm not finishing my life without a fight. I'm not going to stand and watch. When hell attacks, I'm there, in the remnant of first responders. I don't wait for someone else to do it. I see the need and move. I'm the voice of truth, hope, and reason. I proclaim and demonstrate the Kingdom of God. I bring aid to a broken world. I'm fighting for the next generation. I'm building bridges, hubs, strategies, and the walls that have fallen.

I think as a reformer. I think like a history maker. I think like a pioneer of a new era. I think like a trailblazer. I think like a pathfinder.

I think in terms of what I have been created for. My mind has been reset to Kingdom thinking. I'm not constrained by old ways. I'm stewarding a new movement.

I'm becoming someone, that young girls, boys, men, and women can look up to. I'm leaving a legacy that makes it into God's history books, not man's. I have come into divine alignment for such a time as this. I'm doing it God's way. I'm creating history with the Lord.

Lord, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for you. Consume my life, for it is yours. I seek not a long life but a full one like you Lord Jesus.

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God is training an army of everyday people in the dynamics of movement, momentum, and miracles. Sometimes the training can be intense, but rest assured, the outcome will be glorious, and no matter what, keep believing. This army will be used to shift people and situations, and even cities and nations, from chaos to order, oppression to freedom, and darkness to light.
– Nathan Shaw

Hanaya: I have said 'Yes' to the Lord. I have set my face like a flint. I have been recruited into the army of God. I'm not a lightweight. I'm not a victim. I'm a threat. I'm in the 300. I'm in the special forces unit of the Kingdom of God, an army within an army.

I'm trained by the Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ, the Lord of Hosts, who commands the angel armies of Heaven. I walk in the Spirit. I'm led by the Spirit. I'm sent, not went.

I'm not hyped up in my mind. I'm calm, confident, alert, and committed. I'm spiritually awakened, set apart, and consecrated. I'm anointed, radiant, and ignited in my spirit.

The Lord is my shield and stronghold. He teaches my hands to war. I fight in the mountains and in the valleys. I execute assignments from the Lord. I do covert operations and unconventional missions.

I'm anointed with fresh oil and the fire of God. I'm not in a boat that will sink. I have the authority to calm the storm. I have been moved from the sidelines to the frontlines. I know how to operate in the natural and spiritual realms. I'm an ambassador and messenger of the truth. The Kingdom of God is within me and is advancing through me.

I am not waiting for a superhero. I'm a giant slayer. The glory of God makes me unstoppable. By my God, I can run through an army. The enemies are like grasshoppers in my sight. They stumble and fall.

I co-rule and reign with the Lord. I pray in the spirit and decree in the secret. I discern and decree the Lord's intent for specific situations. I hit the bull's eye. I'm persistent. I intercede and change things from behind the scenes. I bring God's super into the natural. I deteriorate the powers of the wicked spirits. I get the job done, shift things, and keep it a secret.

To the world, I'm nameless and faceless. But to God, I'm not just a face in the crowd. I am royalty. I am perfectly loved and valued by God.

I don't covet fame or fortune. I don't seek the world's validation to feel valued and significant. I live for the glory of God. My ambition is to be well-pleasing to Jesus.

I'm not stuck in the old and the familiar. I'm ready for an out-of-the-box, pioneering, and trailblazing assignment. I don't look for statistics or excuses, I just obey the promptings of the Spirit. I'm not bullied by what others think. I don't obsess over the past. I believe in the power of my own assignment.

I have cast off the works of darkness and have put on the armor of light. I endure hardships. I discipline my body and make it a slave to righteousness. I endure temptations and overcome them.

There is no war within me. The devil has nothing in me to hook me with. I die daily. I live a crucified life. Therefore, I'm freest of all. I'm dangerous against hell because I live sin-free. Sin has no dominion over me. I am dead to the world but alive to God.

I ascend the hill of the Lord with clean hands and a pure heart. I walk in holiness, purity, and compassion. I walk in the fear of the Lord. His word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I cry out for wisdom and understanding. I seek the Lord diligently and He rewards me.

I am the righteousness of God in Jesus. Therefore, I'm bold as a lion. As He is, so I am in this world. I am an overcomer. I arise and shine with courage, conviction, and clarity.

I am a child of the Light. I have been called to dispel darkness. I look to the Lord, therefore I'm radiant. He reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. The Holy Spirit gives me divine intel. He counsels and guides me into all the truth. He shows me what is yet to come.

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Do you know God or do you know about Him? You were created to experience an intimate relationship with God. He wants you to seek Him. How far are you willing to go? Are you ready to take the road less traveled?

Hanaya: Seekers will be Finders

Unless we get lost in a beautiful distraction, we’ll always look within or around and get depressed.

We were made to look up, to wonder, and behold something far more glorious, hidden, and mysterious that we cannot see with our naked eyes.

But herein lies an invitation, a call to divine romance, the ultimate adventure, a quest to encounter the Invisible Creator.

But it’s a narrow path.

Many camp in the outer fringes of His knowledge, basking in the beauty of His works. Only a few go deeper and further to seek out the painter Himself.

And when they find Him, they realize there is more, much more, secrets that the world will never know because they did not believe. They did not pursue the Invisible One.

But for these curious explorers, the mystery of God and His ways is not a stumbling block, but the beginning of an endless fascination. And it is this very journey that transforms them forever.

The Lord looks down from heaven to see if there are any who understand, who seek Him. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek Him, the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement.
— Saint Augustine of Hippo | Theologian and philosopher

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Slice of life of 18-year-old Hanaya Oki living in Kamakura, Japan, as she learns to do life with Jesus.

Slice of life of 18-year-old Hanaya Oki living in Kamakura, Japan, as she learns to do life with Jesus.

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If you keep crossing the lines, some things will become permanent. You can't reverse it. You need to come to your senses before it's too late.

Hanaya:Outside the lines
On the other side
Changes in time
Just this once
The story
We tell ourselves
The world is pulling
Brainwashed, blinded
Falling deep
Hiding in disguise
Rolling the dice
Trading living waters
For fleeting pleasures
Gaining all
Taking the fall
Ever hearing
Never understanding
Ever seeing
Never perceiving
Gone astray yet again
You fooled you

Slice of life of 18-year-old Hanaya Oki living in Kamakura, Japan, as she learns to do life with Jesus.

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Hanaya:

Lord, train my hands for war and my fingers for the battle. Let me not be outwitted by the schemes of the devil. I want nothing to be stolen from my life due to ignorance. Open my spiritual eyes and ears to discern correctly the true state of things. Teach me to deal with demonic hindrances and oppression, and how to experience the overcoming life.

Jesus:

Hanaya, your weapons of war are not natural, they are supernatural and mighty. The sword of the spirit is the Word. It's a double-edged sword. It deals with your flesh and with the lies of the devil.

My Kingdom suffers violence and the violent take it by force. You cannot swing the sword just by the knowledge of scriptures. You can only swing the sword effectively if you have a fiery spirit.

Many problems continue because my people are passive about resisting the enemy. Because of trauma or longevity of a trial, or some deception, the devil has managed to take the fight out of them. They become spiritually dull, settle for less, and accept things just as they come, without any spiritual investigation and discernment.

Not all sufferings are in My will. Some even die prematurely without fulfilling their purpose.

The one who is in you, the Holy Spirit, is greater than the one who is in the world. Submit to His counsel, resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Use the shield of faith to quench the fiery darts of the devil. He wants your faith to fail and give up. I submitted to the will of My Father and resisted the devil in the wilderness by speaking the Word and he left.

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. And I have given you the authority to trample upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing by any means will hurt you.

My people do not understand their authority over the devil and he manages to steal from them. Your spiritual authority is based on your union with Me. You have the authority to bind the devil's power and release My power.

There are times when you have to enforce the victory that I won for you into your situations. People who are ignorant of the spiritual battle and the modus operandi of unseen demonic entities, especially in these times, are far more likely to become casualties of the schemes of the devil.

You don't need to overly focus on what the devil is doing. But do not be ignorant of his schemes. The devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy. He doesn't appear in obvious ways. If you accept his narrative of lies and facts, you will become prey to his agenda.

Demons are afraid of your effectiveness because you're of the light. They will try to hinder you and break your momentum with fear and lies until you fight back with a fiery spirit.

Do not just settle for a breakthrough, aim for a permanent overthrow. That's how they will stop pushing your buttons. They will realize they have lost you because you are not reacting anymore as they predicted.

My kingdom is your promised land. Though I gave Israel the promised land, they had to rise and fight to possess it. And you too must fight for yours.

Base your faith on what My Word says, not on what you can see or feel. When circumstances do not change instantly, some give up and let the devil attack them without resisting him.

My truth is the reality that can defy the facts. When I walked the earth, I spoke a different reality into the facts that people were facing. I talked to the trees, the wind, the sea, the sickness, ...

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Slice of life of 18-year-old Hanaya Oki living in Kamakura, Japan, as she learns to do life with Jesus.

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Hanaya:Wandering alone
on a long winding highway
Looking for something more
Chasing mirages as before
I kept telling myself
Hope is just down the road
But life was drifting away
I didn’t know the way

I went about life
pretending all is normal
But I kept dreaming
beyond this familiar door
of something more
than the crumbs lying on the floor

Then He came
One who calls every star by name
He said
He knows my name
I am not a random in some garden
I came from Heaven's garden
He loved me first
before anyone ever could
In His book
My days are covered
The hairs on my head numbered
And my life story colored

The world wonders what’s up
I am not afraid to trip up
My heart is lit up
One who calls every star by name
He knows my name
Rested in His embrace
He leads me to a new place

Slice of life of 18-year-old Hanaya Oki living in Kamakura, Japan, as she learns to do life with Jesus.

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Hanaya:

Lord, you said don't worry about tomorrow. But it seems the earth is becoming a very chaotic world. The future looks bleak and uncertain. It's a hard place to be.

Jesus:

Hanaya, no matter what the circumstance is, you can choose joy. Worry will steal your today and the possibilities. Let no one and nothing hijack your joy and peace.

Being joyful is not the absence of tears, challenges, or denial of suffering or conflicts.

It's looking up with hope.

For the joy that was set before me, I endured the cross.

This life isn't it. If you lose your life, you will find it. Many are depressed because they think this is it. They live for this world. They don't believe in the world to come.

I am the future.

You have a higher calling. You're running a different race. This life is like an internship. What is the worst thing that can happen to you?

If you die, it's gain. You enter into my world filled with wonders and perfection. There are many places in heaven to see. You will have an amazing home. You will have a new supernatural body that doesn't age or get sick. You will see me face to face. I will brief you on your assignment as I come to rule on the earth. There is so much more that I and my Father have prepared for those who love us.

So you have nothing to lose. But you have one shot here on earth, to stock up on the eternal rewards for your obedience and faithfulness. And many will thank you because you did not give up. You did your part in my plan and it changed their lives.

The world is reaping what it has been sowing. Both the seeds of darkness and the light are coming to full maturity. You are of the light. I will teach you how to live in these times. I will show you the path of life. You will hear my voice, saying, "This is the way, walk in it".

In this world, you will have tribulations, but I am training you to be an overcomer. I'm conditioning your mind for endurance when the going gets tough. The times of greatest pressure can become the finest hour to rise and shine.

I'm shaking the earth. I own the game and all the chess pieces. And I planned you and others into my chess game. The devil does not hold all the cards, though it looks like he does. Fight the good fight of faith. Faith is of the heart, your spirit, not of the head. Do not overthink. Take one day at a time.

My kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. And that kingdom is within you. If you listen and obey my voice, our Father's and the Holy Spirit's voice, your peace will be like a river. You can fellowship with all three of us. Hold on to the written and the spoken Word. Believe it and decree it more than the facts. Never give in to fear.

Let go of the broken things you cannot fix. Walk by faith, not by sight. Your heavenly Father knows what you need. If He provides for the sparrows and clothes the grass of the field, wouldn't He take care of you? The path may be narrow, filled with joy and at times with sorrow. But He will take care of your tomorrow, as He does for every sparrow.

Hanaya, I want you to laugh at the days to come. Your times are in my hands. I am the ocean of joy refreshing your soul. I am your hiding place, your constant, in this uncertain world.

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Hanaya:

Lord, teach me to set my mind on things above, and not on earthly things. I don't want to live just to consume. I want to live effectively. I don't want to end up simply having visited this world. I want to make my life count. When I meet you face to face, I want to hear you say well done.

There are many distractions and temptations. So I ask for discernment. With this gift of time you have given me, I want to choose wisely until the end. If my life is like a shooting star that appears briefly, I want to burn brightly for you and your purposes before fading away.

Jesus:

Hanaya, you're in this world, but you're not of this world. I chose you out of this world. I bought you. You're mine.

When compromise knocks on your door, remember this, you're better than that, you're royalty.

I love you even in your weakness and immaturity. When you mess up, don't hide, speak to me, ask for forgiveness, and I will cleanse you. I also discipline those whom I love. So don't be discouraged if discipline comes your way. It will perfect holiness in you.

Always seek understanding. It's not just what you read or hear, it's what you understand and grasp. The devil wants to quickly steal the words of life from people's hearts, lest they understand, and bear fruit. It gets stolen by distractions and their love for other things more than the love of the truth.

Many think they don't have an enemy. They think they are in control, until, they get hit. They become casualties of the devil's schemes. He prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. He uses seduction and temptation to draw people away from the absolute truth.

To be spiritually minded is life and peace. There are far too many unnecessary noises and visuals that entertain the soul but add no spiritual value. And a lot of it is designed to convince you of a certain narrative, to affect your imagination, and make you ineffective.

It comes from the entertainment of this age, the news reports, talk shows, and other outlets. Not everything is bad, but you need to filter out things and discern what you let into your imagination and how it is shaping your perception.

Evil spirits are waiting for a response. If you don't give it, they will go to someone else whom they could devour. The deception is to convince you of something about yourself which is not true. They will try to keep you in a victim mindset, in cycles of rejection, to make you ineffective. They try to make you predictable. Let the Holy Spirit make you unpredictable.

The natural man cannot discern everything. But you're not of this world, you're born of the Spirit, and the Holy Spirit is in you. He searches the deep things of mine and reveals them to you. He is your helper. Listen to his still small voice. He is already counseling you to design your life so that you could stay effective.

People have unrealistic expectations because they don't check in with the Holy Spirit. They become presumptuous.

Take time to pause and ponder. You will discern what needs to stay, what to pull back from, and what needs to go out of your life. The Holy Spirit will guide you into all reality.

Things are not always what they seem to be. Truth is greater than the facts. My Word is the truth. But you need to be fully convinced of my Word and enforce it over the facts by speaking to the mountains in your way.

When deep darkness covers the earth, my glory will rise over you. If you have the correct narrative, you will be an overcomer in these times.

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Hanaya:They say I am too religious, too spiritual
They call me names
Is he real?
If you can't see
How can you be a friend?

But I see, and I hear
Stuffed with small things
No room for great
They miss out
While I bask in pure love
I'm not ashamed
I'm a Jesus freak
A rebel in the making
Everything is, but a shadow
You're the substance
Jesus, your love keeps me going

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Hanaya:

Lord, I know the plans you have for me is to give me hope and a good future. I know you have called me and I want to do your will. But sometimes I find it hard to wait. I don't have all the specifics and I get impatient.

Jesus:

Hanaya, my path of life for you is a forward journey. And as long as you stay on this path you will never stagnate. You will stay active, fresh, and hopeful. If you allow me to lead you, you will be always moving forward.

I know you will be eager to reach your destination quickly. It's exciting but there are no shortcuts in this journey.

Engage with me and wait for my counsel. If you do things in haste, driven by your emotions, or other motivations, you may end up going through some unnecessary trials and pain.

Do not judge my love by your circumstances. There's no magic ship to sail smoothly in life. At times, things might not go the way you expected because you are living in a broken world. It might not be your fault or some sin you committed but the shortcomings of others.

You won't be shielded from challenges and frustrations even if you do my will. Sometimes things will happen fast and at times slow. You will need the twin force of both faith and patience to overcome discouragements. And you need to speak prophetically where you're going rather than speaking the negative or the facts.

There are processes I will put you through to prune your life and shape your character. You're also being prepared to rule and reign with me in the age to come. So down here you are not surviving as a victim. You are qualifying for the positions of responsibility. Trust me, it's all worth it.

As the seasons change, discern where the wind of My Spirit is blowing. And start moving in that direction for the next assignment I have for you. Be in sync with my timing. Your time of hesitation to act can become your deficit and cause delays.

Some people are stuck in the same place in life because they did not move when they should have. They thought they were waiting on me, but I was waiting on them. They did not let go of certain relationships, environments, preferences, and the familiar to move forward.

Do not fear the unfamiliar. When you sense my leading do whatever it takes to come into alignment. The adventure is in not knowing all the details. Take that first actionable step of faith even if you cannot figure out how the rest will unfold. I will cause you to be at the right place at the right time if you cooperate with me and do your part.

Also, the quicker you get over yourself and your issues the better. Do not keep revisiting your past and get stuck in repeated cycles of rejection and self-pity. These will hold you back. You need to open up your heart to me and believe in my love for you. My love will heal you from the pain of the past.

Hanaya, life is a vapor. Refuse to settle for less. I am standing in your future and beckoning you to come. Keep moving forward no matter what the cost.

You are a citizen, soldier, messenger, and ambassador of another Kingdom. Your main pursuit is to seek my Father's Kingdom first and His righteousness. If you do this, everything else you need for life will be added to you.

You can live the most meaningful, eternally relevant, and exciting life on earth. Well, not always exciting from an earthly perspective. Nevertheless, the glory to be revealed will far outweigh the hardships and the sacrifices you made to do my will in this journey of life.

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Hanaya:

Lord, don't know why I'm feeling down. Hmm... I think I'm not good enough, I want to prove myself and be accepted. But you know, things aren't going the way I thought they would, it's hard to keep up, and I'm getting tired.

Jesus:

Hanaya, I know you're tempted to seek your value from the world. But listen, you don't need to be validated by anybody. Your value is not known except in heaven. There is no one on this earth that's going to discern who you are and what you're worth. I planned you before the ages began. You were already written about. Don't burden yourself trying to measure up to people's flawed perception of worthiness, beauty, and legacy.

Save yourself from the stress to keep up because of the fear of missing out. The world is passing away. Their glory is short-lived, it's already fading away like the withering grass of the fields. You need to discern who you are, and what's going to remain permanent when you breathe your last.

Stay connected to me. I am the bread of life and the living waters for your thirsty soul. When you feel down or confused, talk to me. Ask for understanding. What you might be feeling could be a false perception of reality.

And by the way, since you're walking the narrow way to follow me, you're already rejected by the world. Many love darkness more than the light. They're blind and deceived. Don't pay attention to empty philosophies, nor desire meaningless validations. It's a big nothing.

So Hanaya, quit trying to make the world like you. Free up your soul to run the race I have marked out for you. Commit to the path I have chosen for you, and stay with it. I have called you out of this world to be the light, the voice of truth, to awaken those who have ears to hear.

Lord, my words aren't eloquent. But it's from my heart. I think of You, I'm in love. This world isn't enough. I miss You. No one tops Your place. You're my greatest celebrity. And I'm your craziest fan. I can’t shake off this hunger. I'm still curious, I love the mystery. I still seek You in wonder. In the nights, I contemplate. I feel the ache. I have questions. I want to meet You face to face. And hear You talk about life. I don't care if the world knows me. I love enjoying You . And being loved by You. Things in life don't matter, if You aren't part of it. I want to do life with You . Thank you for the good things I get to enjoy. But this world isn't enough. I miss You.

Living on crumbs of happiness so thin. Fooling the incompleteness within. I bask in short-lived joys, in fleeting sparks of delight. It’s a pretty sight. I wish they could last longer. But it’s alright, I'm a traveler passing by a broken world of short sight. Street of dreams, what’s it all about. Trying to break out, day in, day out. Pursuit of reasons, regrets, and doubts, choices all in a knot. It’s a mystery plot. Wake me up when I reach life’s sweet spot.

Street of dreams, what’s it all about. Trying to break out, day in, day out. Pursuit of reasons, regrets, and doubts, choices all in a knot. Living on crumbs of happiness so thin. Fooling the incompleteness within. I bask in short-lived joys, in fleeting sparks of delight. It’s a pretty sight. I wish they could last longer. But it’s alright. I'm a traveler passing by a broken world of short sight. Street of dreams, what’s it all about. It’s a mystery plot. Wake me up when I reach life’s sweet spot.

Life then and now. It’s a big contrast. Grateful I am. But I don’t dwell on the past. Some things never come back. That’s okay. I take the plunge into the unknown. It’s a new day.

I saw resilience, as she held her dream. And the voices whispered, it’s hard you know, the journey is long and slow, how far will you go? Whatever it takes she said. And the voices whispered, it’s a lonely path, only a few dare to tread, remember how you bled, as your heroes fled. I will take the blows she said. And the voices whispered, the odds are against you. You’re not cut out for the prime. It’s just a matter of time when you break in the climb. She said in pain I may sigh. But when I fall, I rise. I wait not for sunshine, nor for blue skies, for I see the prize, the finishing line, come what may, the race is mine. And I keep running.

I saw you today, as the evening silence fell and soul’s emptiness cast a spell, you wondered who could tell, if there’s more to life and where it’s meaning may dwell. They say life just happens, it’s a circus. But I made you for a purpose. In my book, your days are covered, the hairs on your head numbered and your life story colored. You’re not a mistake, I formed you for love’s sake. You may not know Me, but all your ways I see. If you seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me, I am not far apart. I watch you every day. And I wonder if someday, before the hair turns gray, in the prime of your youth when you run and play, you would care to know, I am the Life, the Truth, and the Way.

Lately, life has taken a rough turn for Alice. She finds a letter from God that she had once read as a child. As years passed, she got lost in the busyness and attractions of the world. She stopped believing and went far away from God. But God never forgot Alice. The letter: They will tell you, Alice, you got to be tough, it’s a big mean world, it talks sweet but plays rough. An apple and shade it will offer you under the purple tree, but in the end, sting you like a bee. Be brave Alice, be strong. Look and you will find. It won’t take long, to know where you belong. When all is blown, you’re not alone, not far gone. I am still around. Come, dream big with me. Never say I’m so little, and this is all I can be, I’m so weak and brittle. Life gets beautiful, it gets ugly. There’s no magic ship to sail smoothly. But I will teach you, to keep moving, to keep your heart tender, when life puts you in a blender. Be brave Alice, be strong. They will tell you, there’s no me, that you got to fight on your own to break free. See the little hummingbird and the fragile butterfly. I send them flowers to choose, they just can’t lose. Come, dream big with me. Never say I’m so little, and this is all I can be, I’m so weak and brittle. A day will come and you will fly, towards an unknown future under the vanilla sky, into a world that’s wild, to chase the dreams you had as a child. When you stumble and life goes wrong, take my hand, follow my lead. I have known you for so long. Be brave Alice, be strong.

Life is hard, the journey long. Endless stories, sleepless nights. What if I could escape to a magical wonderland, a secret place of endless fascination, where the cares of my soul are lost in a beautiful distraction, and a million stars sing me a lullaby, a magic song all night long.

I'm November wind, traveling the streets, slipping through your fingers, blowing over broken dreams, tugging at your heart, stepping into the chaos, breaking into the clutter, into the madness, into the noise. I'm breeze of hope, the flow of life, blowing in the wilderness, drifting in through the window, the voice of truth, the prince of peace, the stillness knocking on the door of your soul.

I thought I was alone. Wondered who cared? He said I’m here, talk to Me like a friend. I’m with you till the end. What’s my worth? Is it looks, performance, or luck? To have must I give? He said it’s finished. You’re accepted, loved. I gave all, just receive.

I thought I was alone. Wondered who cared? He said I’m here, talk to Me like a friend. I’m with you till the end. What’s my worth? Is it looks, performance, or luck? To have must I give? He said it’s finished. You’re accepted, loved. I gave all, just receive.

What’s my worth? Is it looks, performance, or luck? To have must I give? He said it’s finished. You’re accepted, loved. I gave all, just receive. Thought was alone. Wondered who cared. He said I’m here. Talk to Me like a friend. I’m with you till the end.

A thousand strokes from Your paintbrush, I feel the rush, of Your endless love and peace from above. Like birds in the sky, my heart roams free, I keep moving, even when dry, I am not a leaf on some tree.

All the beauty to hold, dreams today and yet to be, time blows all away. Moving on, pretending not to care, I still look here and back there. Twelve thirty-six here comes conflict, the same old tricks the same old fix. If I could I would drift into the blue, towards something new. I can't control what I can't reach. Within my soul this breach. What's most precious. It's You Glorious.

Here I go again. Like a rushing stream cruising through the plains. Like a defiant eagle gliding through the air. Like a lone ship sailing in rough seas. Like a shooting star blazing in your night sky. I’m a kite cut loose, stolen by the winds, flying past edges of pain while you complain in vain, of twists and turns and how your world burns. Quote: You gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. - Sylvester Stallone | Rocky Balboa

Forgive us, Father, for our indifference to the coming of your Son. We have not kept our lamps of expectation burning or bought the oil of eagerness in hope for the Bridegroom to return. Break our addiction to this world. Cause us to set our minds on things that are above where Christ is seated at your right hand.

When I see the stars, the moonlit sky, the shooting star, I see You. I see what You drew. When all sleep, and silence falls deep, I'm still awake, to behold the wonder. I know it's true, You're awake too, the night belongs to You.

Away from a world distracted, I thought, I could find. But lately, I have gone blind. Broken to grow, I take the blow. Lying here, tired, feeling low, time moves so slow. Unsatisfied, discontent, this wanting of more, my soul is at war. Insecure, afraid, trying to fit in. Wanting to prove, to be heard, to be adored, crushed, but still on the move. How long this flight? Keep going You say, by faith not by sight. The world fades away, but the unseen not. My footsteps will be your pathway, life’s a vapor, fight well today. Lord, I wait for You on this busy street of life. I stand at the crossroads and look. If I could see what You see, I could escape gravity.

Stop dwelling on the past. It’s time to step away from the security of what you’ve known. Find joy in the unknown. Be bold and do something new. Scripture references: Isaiah 43:18–19

Seeing and savoring this glory is the goal of our salvation. To feast on this forever is the aim of our being created and our being redeemed. Scripture references: John 17:24

Why are you fearful? Have you lost your faith in Me? Scripture references: Luke 22:31-32, Mark 8:24-25 (The Passion Translation)

The road has offered you many twists in turns. Taken you in directions you didn’t think you would go. But when you realize that life’s path has led you through an unexpected journey, don’t fear. I am with you. No path is beyond the scope of My radar. I am your compass. Scripture reference in the end: Isaiah 42:16

Peace, bringing it all to peace, the storm surrounding me, let it break at Your name. Still, call the sea to still, the rage in me to still, every wave at Your name. Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble. Jesus, Jesus, You silence fear. Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble. Breathe, then call these bones to live. Call these lungs to sing. Once again, I will praise. Your name is a light that the shadows can't deny. Your name cannot be overcome. Your name is alive forever lifted high. Your name cannot be overcome. Worship leader: Laelle Loong Liyee

Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. See, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone, flowers appear on the earth, the season of singing has come. Scripture References: Song of Solomon 2:10-15, Song of Solomon 3:1-5, Song of Solomon 8:6-7

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. Scripture References: 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 5:1-5, 1 John 5:18-20, 2 Peter 1:2-10

Father, may my love for you never run dry. The longer I live, the more I want to know you.

When anything comes into our life that we're not expecting, will we still trust the Lord? Scripture References: Habakkuk 3:17-18, John 6:67-68, Job 1:21

Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. Scripture References: 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Philippians 4:11-13

I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. Scripture References: 2 Peter 3:3-18, Revelation 19:11-16

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. Blessed are the pure in heart. Pray for those who persecute you. Love your enemies. Scripture References: Matthew 5: 3-16, Matthew 5:43-48

Without faith, it is impossible to please God. When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth? Scripture references: Luke 18:1-8, Hebrews 11, Hebrews 12:1-3

The night is nearly over, the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Scripture references: Romans 13:11-14, Romans 13:8-10, John 12:35-36, John 12:46

We do not lose heart. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. Run to get the prize. Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.

Oh, bless me, Lord, bless me, Lord, you know, it's all I ever hear. No one aches, no one hurts, no one even sheds one tear. Do you see all the people sinking down? Don't you care? Are you gonna let them drown? How can you be so numb, not to care if they come? You close your eyes and pretend the job is done. (Song edited: 'Asleep in the Light' by Keith Green)

It is God who arms me with strength. He trains my hands for battle. Since my youth, God, you have taught me. For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. Scriptures are taken from 2 Samuel 22, Psalm 71, Psalm 73.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. — Jesus | Scripture References: Isaiah 66:1-2a, Matthew 15:8-9, Matthew 6:21, Matthew 22:37, Luke 14: 26-30, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 14:31-35, Luke 9:62

The seed (the Word of God) is perfect. But the soil (our hearts) is the issue. For where our treasure is, there our heart will be. We can give our physical ears to hear the Word but with a callous heart. If we don't truly value understanding the truth, the knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom will be hidden. And every seed of truth will be tested in our lives before it can bear fruit. Scripture reference: Matthew 13:3-23

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Scripture References: Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 14:2, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 14:15-16, Proverbs 14:26-27, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 22:4, Proverbs 19:23, Proverbs 3:5-26, Proverbs 15:3, Proverbs 15:8-9, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 10:27, Job 28:28, Philippians 2:12-16, Revelation 14:6-7, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Owe no one anything except to love (Romans 13:8). Jesus, let my heart stay in tune with yours, cleanse my heart, so I will see others through your eyes. May mercy, peace, joy, and hope fill any place that has been darkened by offense.

After losing his health, wealth, and children in inexplicable tragedies, Job questions God's integrity. God responds, "Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Now prepare yourself like a man, I will question you, and you shall answer Me". When Job got the answer, it wasn’t the one he wanted. He was undone by the questions God asked him. Like Job, we may feel justified in our questioning. But who are we to question God with our finite understanding. Scripture References: Job 42:1-5, Job 38:4-11, Job 38:16-41, Job 39:-19-29, Job 40:4-14, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Jeremiah 6:16–17, Isaiah 55:8-9

What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Scripture references: James 4:13-15, Psalm 90, Psalm 39:4-5, Psalm 102, Matthew 16:24-27

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? — Jesus | Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:25-34

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior, and my God. Scripture references: Psalm 42, Psalm 16, Psalm 25, Psalm 8

I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Scripture References: John 21:17-19, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 11:23-30, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 2 Timothy 2:1-22

Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Scripture references: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Peter 5:8-10, Luke 10:19-20, Jude 1:17-25

Lord, I long to know you more. The veil has been torn, and you’ve brought me near. But I yearn for unclouded vision. I want to see you. I want to hear you.

It’s time to enjoy the freedom of childlikeness. To dance without reservation. To sing at the top of your lungs. To trust with such simplicity that it makes no sense. There is no need to be depressed. Together, we will laugh at the plans of the enemy.

Have you not known? Have you not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint, nor is He weary? They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Scripture Reference: Isaiah 40

Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. Scripture References: Revelation 1:4-20, Revelation 2:1-29, Revelation 3:1-22, Revelation 16:15, Revelation 22:10-17

Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself. — Jesus | Scripture References: John 6:35, John 4:14, John 14:12-21, John 14:23-27, John 15, John 16:12-15, John 16:23, John 16:27, John 16:33

Our source of power is the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. We build ourselves up in faith when we confess the Word of God. We are told to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Eph. 6:10). We walk and war in His strength. This requires humility and total dependence upon God. We are not confident in our own strength.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 13

God knows you inside out. He goes down deep to the tiniest detail of your existence.

There is power in the blood of Jesus. His blood cleanses us from all sin. We are made righteous through faith. We are the righteousness of God in Christ (2 Cor. 5:21). Many believers suffer from feelings of inferiority and low self-esteem because they do not understand righteousness. Righteousness gives us confidence. Righteousness gives us boldness. Righteousness is the scepter of the kingdom (Heb. 1:8). The righteous are as bold as a lion (Prov. 28:1).

God, meet with me today. Let the kiss of your Spirit smother my life and launch me into a deeper relationship with you. Jesus, I long to experience your love and glory in ways I never have before. Leave no part of my life untouched by your beauty. Lavish me with your love.

One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek.

God is whispering His words of love and truth into your heart.

I will dwell in safety; nothing shall make me afraid (Ezek. 34:28). Stretch out Your arm and deliver me, and rid me out of all bondage (Exod. 6:6).

Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You (Psalm 119:11). Scripture references: Job 31:1 , 1 Timothy 5:2 , Psalm 119:9-16, Psalm 101:1-4, Psalm 119:18-20, Job 23:12, Psalm 119:1-3, Psalm 119:26-32, Psalm 119:35-37, Psalm 119:41-45, Psalm 119:54-56, Psalm 119:57-60, Psalm 119:66-68, Psalm 119:71-72, Psalm 119:73-77, Psalm 119:80, Psalm 119:89-93, Psalm 119:97-104, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:111 ,Psalm 119:114, Psalm 119:129-131, Psalm 119:133-136, Psalm 119:147-148, Psalm 119:169, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 2:20 , 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 , Romans 13:8-14, 1 Timothy 6:11, Colossians 3:1-10, Philippians 4:8-9

The Lord wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent. He crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.

I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Eph. 6:10). Purify my life with Your fire (Mal. 3:2). We combine the power of the Holy Spirit with the authority of the name of Jesus to rout the enemy. We do not engage the enemy in our own power and authority. We engage the enemy through the power of the Holy Spirit and in the authority of the name of Jesus.

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). In this KJV version, the word 'conversation' can be translated as behavior and 'fornication' as sexual immorality. Scripture references: James 1:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Ephesians 4:17-24, Ephesians 5:1-20, 2 Corinthians 5:9-11, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 5:16-25, Titus 2:11-14, Romans 6:8-14, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Peter 1:13-16 , 2 Timothy 2:19-22, Hebrews 11:24-26, Hebrews 12:1-2, James 1:21-25, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Revelation 22:10-14, Revelation 22:17, Revelation 22:20

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your nearest kin, that they may keep you from the immoral woman. Scripture references: Proverbs 7:1-9, Proverbs 7:21-27, Proverbs 5:1-8, Proverbs 5:15-23, Proverbs 6:20-28, Proverbs 6:32-33, Proverbs 31:3, Proverbs 2:10-16, Proverbs 3:11-24

My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. The heavens declare the glory of God.

You need to know who you are in Christ so that you can live your life as God intended and fulfill your destiny. The more you agree with God about your identity in Christ, the more your behavior will begin to reflect your God-given identity. As Christians, we need to know who we are in Christ and learn to always reject negative thoughts. The moment you discover yourself and your identity in Christ, your value comes back; your worth comes back, and no opinion of man can devalue it.

The world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever (1 John 2:17). Scripture references: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-17, 1 John 2:24-29, 1 John 3:1-24, 1 John 4:4-21, 1 John 5:1-5, 1 John 5:14-21

Revelation is the key to authority. Peter received the keys of the kingdom after he received the revelation that Jesus was Christ (Matt. 16:16). When you pray these prayers, you will begin to see truths in the Word of God that you had never seen.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

As believers, we can know in our hearts that God is Sovereign and strong. We can believe that His plans for us are for good and that He has a blessing in store as we follow after Him. Yet often, when life presses and things feel stressed when problems overwhelm, and hardships come our way, our focus gets blurred. We forget, that the very God who created this entire universe, who holds the stars in place and knows the exact number of hairs on our head, also knows our way. That His favor rests on us as we seek after Him first, and He holds the power to cause things to happen in just a moment, that would otherwise take us years to do. He can line up our pathways to cross with others He wants us to meet. He can open doors that leave us surprised at how they open. He can close doors that He knows are not the best for us. He has a plan, in the good, and in every hard thing we face.

There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

Your lovingkindness is better than life. God is our refuge and strength. He will not allow your foot to be moved.

Lord, renew my youth like the eagle’s (Ps. 103:5).

Let me know the love of Christ, which passes all understanding, that I might be filled with all the fullness of God (Eph. 3:19).

Lord, teach my hands to war and my fingers to fight (Ps. 144:1).

The Lord is a man of war (Exod. 15:3). He will fight our battles. We depend upon His power and direction. We depend upon His Word and His Spirit. David was a king who knew how to depend upon the Lord. The Lord taught David how to war (Ps. 144:1). He will also teach you how to war. You must depend on Him. God was David’s power source. He confessed that the Lord was his strength. David was a man of prayer and worship. He enjoyed the Lord’s presence. The Lord’s presence was David’s source of joy and strength. His songs were powerful prophetic weapons against the enemy.

I am sitting in heavenly places in Christ, far above all principality, power, might, and dominion (Eph. 1:3).

The breaker is gone up before me and broken through every limitation and barrier of the enemy (Mic. 2:13).

Let Your light break forth in my life as the morning (Ps. 58:8).

I speak to every mountain in my life and command it to be removed and cast into the sea (Mark 11:23).

I command every organ in my body to function the way God intended (Ps. 139:14).

I renounce all hatred, anger, resentment, revenge, retaliation,unforgiveness, and bitterness in the name of Jesus.

I break all generational curses of pride, rebellion, lust, poverty, witchcraft , idolatry, death, destruction, failure, sickness, infirmity, fear, schizophrenia, and rejection in the name of Jesus.

Surround me with songs of deliverance (Ps. 32:7).

Let Your angels go before me and make the crooked places straight (Zech. 12:8).

I break all generational curses of pride, lust, perversion, rebellion, witchcraft , idolatry, poverty, rejection, fear, confusion, addiction, death, and destruction in the name of Jesus.