July 31, 2020

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Creator Yahweh’s thoughts hold all things together. They outnumber the grains of all the world’s sand. If he stopped thinking of you for one moment you would cease to exist. This is our Creator, the One who is aware of our every need. Can you not trust him warrior?

Ask him to search your heart and see if there is anything in it that needs cleansing. Yes, our hearts are deceitful and we seldom realize just how deceitful they are. But Creator Yahweh is greater than our hearts and he knows everything. He does not give us the judgment we deserve, but instead he cleanses us with his own blood. Through Spirit power walk in the way of Beauty and he will lead you into everlasting love.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 139:17-24. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 30, 2020

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Listen up warriors at the wonder of your birth! Creator Yahweh saw you when you were yet an unformed substance, hidden in the secret place. It was there in that region of darkness and mystery that he intricately embroidered the colors of your uniqueness. It was then He called you by name and in his book he wrote all the days of your life before even one took shape.

Before the world began you were in his mind. When he spoke the heavens into existence you were in his thoughts. He chose you to be his child, to be holy and blameless in his sight. Dance before him warrior and celebrate his delight in you. Then offer him the sacrifice or a broken and contrite heart.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 139:15-16. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 29, 2020

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If I rise on the wings of the morning and touch Creator Yahweh with my prayer, He is there. If I settle on the far side of the sea far from the land of my grandfathers, He is there.  If I make my bed with the evil one, that clever trickster, Creator Yahweh is even there. The darkness is not dark enough to hide me. The light reveals every essence of my being. There is no place I can flee from his mighty presence.

He created the innermost parts of me, the soul that outlives this weary body. He created my body as well and formed me in my mother’s womb. He leads me by hand through every storm and upholds me with his righteous right hand.

Wonderful are the works of Creator Yahweh. My soul knows that full well. Let shouts of joy resound in the camp! Yahweh. Yahweh. Yahweh. How awesome is our Great Chief and Captain!

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 139:7-14. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 28, 2020

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Warriors, there is much to be said in Creator Yahweh’s behalf. He has searched our hearts and considered our every thought. He knows when we sit beside still waters with bowed heads and when we soar on the heights with eagles. He searches our paths before and behind, knowing when we walk in beauty and when we walk in sorrow because of wrong choices.  He knows the rain falls on the just and unjust alike and his compassion reaches out to fill our empty spaces.

He is acquainted with our grief and all our ways and has given us unique gifts with which to honor him. He knows when we hoard these gifts for ourselves and when we give generously. Before you speak one word, he knows it.  He knows every choice you make and every choice you might have made. He has hidden you in the shadow of his wings and laid his hand upon you.

He is your shield on the right and your buckler on the left.  Such a One as this, Creator Yahweh, is above and beyond our scope of understanding. We cannot comprehend how his thoughts hold us together or how we live and move and have our being in him while at the same time being filled with him. This One is not a man. This One is Spirit. Our Great Chief and Captain. Yet he became a man and opened the way for us to know him even as he knows us. Will you trust this One? Will you give him honor by turning to him each morning and bowing before him each night?

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 139:1-6. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 27, 2020

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Warriors equip yourself for every good work by continuing to hold to the good things you have learned from the Sacred Writings. In this way you will gain the instruction and understanding needed to grow your faith. This faith will lead you to absolute trust and confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of Jesus Yeshua. Such confidence will give you the strength and courage necessary to live your life as warriors who protect and preserve our way of life.

Do not neglect the Sacred Writings for every word is breathed by Creator Yahweh and holds instruction for the journey. It offers conviction when you have waivered from the right path, correction to get you back on course, and training in the way to live in conformity with Creator Yahweh’s will in thought, purpose and action.

When your will has conformed to the will of Creator Yahweh you will better understand your unique standing within his creation, and you will become a light to your people that will lead them through the darkest night.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Timothy 3:10-17. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 26, 2020

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Be careful warriors. Don’t be as one who will listen to anybody who will teach you. Pick your teachers wisely, making sure what they are teaching is in line with the Sacred Writings. Many speak with partial truth. Even our enemy, that great trickster does that! Study and know what is right. Avoid arguments that are always trying to get more information but never able to arrive at a recognition and knowledge of the Truth. These counterfeits should be rejected as far as the faith is concerned.

These people will put an end to themselves in due time. For their rashness and glory-seeking will eventually become obvious. But you, warriors, should diligently continue to follow the Beauty Way, knowing your purpose in life, keeping your faith in Creator Yahweh with much patience, love, and steadfastness.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Timothy 3:6-9. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 25, 2020

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Know this! In the last days there will come great stress and trouble that will be most difficult to bear. People will no longer look at how they can love one another. Instead, they will be more concerned about how to love themselves. They will be concerned about storing up earthly treasures for themselves. They will be utterly self-centered, proud and arrogant, never delving into the Sacred Writings to find the truth for themselves but believing they already have the answers.

These people are not lovers of truth. They are proud and arrogant. They will no longer honor their grandfathers or show respect for the Way of Beauty. They are ungrateful, unholy and profane.

These people are lovers of sensual pleasures and simple amusements more than lovers of Creator Yahweh. They choose walking in pleasure over walking in Beauty. They speak and carry a form of sacredness but are, in truth, strangers to the power of genuine Spirit power. They care more for being in the spotlight and having people talk about how spiritual they are.

Avoid these people! Do not let them drag you down into their way of thinking. Soak yourself in the Sacred Writings and continue to walk in Beauty, seeking to honor Creator Yahweh more than yourself.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 24, 2020

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Be careful warriors. Shut your mind firm against anything to do with stupid controversies over ignorant questionings. These types of conversations only foster strife and breed quarrels. Strong warriors do not waste time on such contentious quarrels. Instead, we must call upon Spirit strength and keep calm and speak in love as one skilled and willing to suffer wrong.

Whenever you correct another, do so as one who speaks the Truth of Creator Yahweh, with gentleness and respect so that your opponents will catch a glimpse of the true way of walking in Beauty. This will help them to eventually come to their senses and escape out of the snare of our enemy, that great trickster, and realize that they have been held captive by that evil power. Then they will be ready to follow the way of Beauty and find life for their souls and you will have gained a brother or sister for eternity.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Timothy 2:23-26. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 23, 2020

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Warriors, speak the truth regarding Creator Yahweh. This truth is found in the Sacred Writings. Light the sage and cleanse yourself from whatever is unclean and separate yourself from contact with anything that will take you away from the truth of Creator Yahweh. In this way you will make yourself as a vessel set apart for honor, consecrated for holy purposes, fit and ready for the good work of a warrior.

Shun youthful lusts and flee from them! They will only take you down and make your life meaningless. Instead take steady aim at living in conformity to the will of our Great Chief and Captain. Take captive every thought and pursue faith, love and peace with all your brothers and sisters who call upon Creator Yahweh with a pure heart.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Timothy 2:19-22. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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July 22, 2020

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Be careful warriors what words come out of your mouth. Avoid tearing down each other, for it only tears down yourself when you do these things. Such talk undermines the faith of your brothers and sisters and causes them to stumble. Study the Sacred Writings and present yourself as one worthy of the title dog soldier. One who handles the Sacred Writings with respect and honor, skillfully teaching these truths to others.

Avoid all useless, idle talk, for it leads your people into more ungodliness and causes them to forget the great promises of Creator Yahweh who created them in beauty. This kind of talk will devour like a cancer and spread like gangrene throughout the whole tribe. Instead, walk in the way of beauty and encourage one another with words that bring life to those around you. In so doing, you will also speak life into your own soul.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Timothy 2:14-18. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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