August 5

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August 5 copy Warriors, do not worry about how you will clothe yourself, or what you will eat or drink. Everyone who does not believe in Creator Yahweh worries about these things. But you know that Creator Yahweh clothes the flowers with glorious colors and paints the grass with magnificent shades of green. If he so clothes the grass of the field which today is alive and green and tomorrow is tossed into the furnace, then you know he will clothe you as well, you who are made in his image.

Creator Yahweh knows your needs. Trust him to take care of them at just the right time.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Matthew 6:28- 33. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Round Valley Rez First Youth Nations Gathering, 2014)

August 4

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august 4 copy Warriors, have you noticed the birds of the air? Eagle soars on the heights becoming one with the wind. The storms of life do not bother him. Osprey flies thousands of miles at just the right time, knowing full well his needs will be met. Hawk does not reap or sow or gather into barns; he hunts for food that he knows will be there. You, who are made in the image of Creator Yahweh, are more valuable than Eagle and Osprey and Hawk, though they are valuable as well.

Creator Yahweh is very much in touch with his creation. He will care for you. He watches when the doe bears her fawn. He counts the months till she gives birth. Her young thrive and grow strong in the wilds.

Creator Yahweh also sees your deepest need. He knows the empty spaces of your heart. So do everything you can to stop being anxious, because your worry cannot add one day to your life. Sing and dance your prayers to him and thank him that he cares for you.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Matthew 6:25-27 & Job 39:1-4. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart)

August 3

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August 3 water copy Know this, warriors, your heart will tell you where your treasure is. It is where your mind strays when you are all alone. Most often it will stray to the things you’ve seen with your eyes. The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is sound, your entire body will be full of light and your thoughts will turn to the way of Beauty.

But if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be full of darkness. Be careful that you do not allow that darkness to overtake your thoughts, for you cannot serve two masters. Whatever holds your thoughts is your master. They are either Spirit thoughts or thoughts that drag you back into darkness.

Walk in the way of Beauty, be careful what you let your eyes see, soak yourself in the Sacred Writings, and set your heart on Creator Yahweh. By doing these things you will become a light for others to follow.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Matthew 6:22-24. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart at Wiconi Living Water Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2014)

August 2

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August 2 water Warriors, do not put so much stock on earthly treasure. Do not fight over land or money or bloodlines. These things will all pass away. We have been bought with a price, the precious blood of Jesus Yeshua. We belong to him and are all part of one tribe. We share our uniqueness with our earthly tribe, and it is a gift to be used for Creator Yahweh’s glory, but our eternal tribe unites us as one. All else will pass away. But our position as children of Creator Yahweh will never pass away.

With these things in mind, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. Consider that the only thing you can take into eternity with you is your loved ones, your aunties and uncles and cousins. Store these treasures in the well of Creator Yahweh’s love, your greatest treasure of all. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Matthew 6:19-21. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart at Wiconi Living Water Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2014)

August 1

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August 1 water Beat the drum and lift up praise to Creator Yahweh. He is our Rock and firm Strength. He teaches our hands to war and our fingers to fight all things that are evil. He is our Steadfast Love, our Fortress, our High Tower and our Deliver. Creator Yahweh is the Shield in Whom we trust and take refuge. He will subdue your enemies under you.

What wonder! What amazing love that this Great Chief and Captain takes notice of us. That he numbers the days of our lives and considers the hairs on our heads. We are but a breath or a shadow that quickly passes away, yet he calls us his children and gives unique gifts to us. Praise his holy name and dance before him with joy!

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 144:1-4. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart at Wiconi Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2013)

July 31

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july 31 water 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.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart at Wiconi Living Waters Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2014)

July 30

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July 30 water copy 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.”

(Photo of Ezra Twiss and friend by Sandy Cathcart at Wiconi Living Waters Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2014)

July 29

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July 29 water 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.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Aaron Gentry at Wiconi Living Waters Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2014)

July 28

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July 28 water 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.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Wiconi Living Waters Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2014)

July 27

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July 27 copy 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.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Wiconi Pow-Wow & Family Camp, 2009)