June 26

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June 26 Who is like Creator Yahweh? His voice thunders and the people flee. When he rises, the nations scatter. Who of us can dwell with such a consuming fire? Except for his great love poured out through Jesus Yeshua on the cross, we would be like cut thorn bushes quickly set ablaze. There is no goodness that we can give him, no righteousness from our own storehouses, no treasure that he does not already own.

With a great shout, let our voices cry out to Creator Yahweh. “Great Chief and Captain be gracious to us! We long for you like a dry and thirsty land longs for water. Be our strength every morning, our hope at noonday, our salvation in time of distress.”

Before a word is on our tongues, Creator Yahweh knows it completely. Deliverance is already on its way.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Isaiah 31-32:4. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart at Round Prairie Rez First Youth Nations Gathering, 2014)

June 25

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June 25 copy A sad thing is happening in the earth. The land mourns and wastes away. Brave men cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly. Fewer travelers walk the beauty way. Treaties are broken, their witnesses are despised, no one is respected. If it were not for our hope in Creator Yahweh we would waste away like wind-blown dust.

Creator Yahweh is exalted! He dwells above all. Soon he will fill the earth with justice and righteousness, and not a day too late. He is the sure foundation for our times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge. Take heed warriors, the reverence of Creator Yahweh is the key to this treasure. Guard this reverence with wind and fire and never let it go.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Isaiah 33:1-9. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart at Native American Holy Ghost Conference, 2014)

June 24

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June 24 copy Warriors, have you heard Creator Yahweh’s voice saying, “This is the way, walk in it”?

Do not take a step to the right or the left until you recognize his voice leading the way. Do not rely on horses; do not trust in bow and arrow. Trust only in Creator Yahweh.

Our Great Chief will one day reign in righteousness! Each man and woman will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land. At that time, the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will be fluent and clear.

Listen for his voice. It will be like music to your longing ears.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Isaiah 30:21-22 & Isaiah 31-32:4. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart from Wiconi Family Camp & Powwow, 2009)

June 23, 2020

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June 23 Warriors, there comes a time when everything around us is falling apart and yet we know in our hearts we must rejoice. To do otherwise would be like imitating that prophet, Jonah who ran from Creator Yahweh and ended up in despair. Running to Creator Yahweh is always the best choice.

When we run to Creator Yahweh, then we can say with the prophet, Habakkuk, “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice! Yes. I will rejoice! I will rejoice in the Lord my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to dance on the heights.”

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Habakkuk 3:16-19. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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

June 22

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june 22 Warriors, are you still uncertain of which way to turn? Cry out to Creator Yahweh! Remain in his presence until you either receive a clear yes or a sure refusal.

To do this, you must climb the Sacred Mountain, whether physical or spiritual, and tune out any outside influence. Stay in your sacred place until Creator Yahweh’s peace fills your every longing. Although you may eat the bread of adversity and drink the water of affliction, the time will come and not a day too late, when you will see your teachers with your own eyes. Wait for that time and you will receive the Spirit gift that will keep you walking in Beauty.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Isaiah 30:19-20. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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

June 21

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June 21 Warriors, this trouble you re going through may cause doubt and confusion to come into your life. The road of faith most often conflicts with caution and often leads through dangerous passes. Well-meaning friends may encourage you to take the safe way when Creator Yahweh is leading you to something greater than what you or your friends can imagine.

At times like these it is important to quiet all the voices and sit in sacred stillness until you are aware of Creator Yahweh’s presence. Search the Sacred Writings for guidance and focus on the One who knows every part of you. In this place of repentance and rest, you will find salvation, in quietness and trust, you will find courage and strength.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Isaiah 30:15-18. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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

June 20

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June 20 Warriors, are you bruised and broken? Do not look at this trial as though something strange is happening. Strong and courageous warriors who have gone before us were also bruised and broken. The things we enjoy most today came about because they persevered through their struggle and sorrow.

This is where great heroes are born, in trouble, distress, heartache and adversity. Such things challenge us to persevere and to become more than we thought we could be, to become everything Creator Yahweh created us to be. Every great hero has suffered great loss.

This adversity is merely part of that great shaking of things that can be shaken so that what remains is strong and true. We are a people who remain in spite of great adversity. Now, let us stand true.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Hebrews 12:25-29. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo of Ghostdancer Shadley (Buttons) and his brother Cobby)

June 19

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June 19 Warriors have you been swept away by Creator Yahweh’s love? Like prayers being lifted up on eagle wings, sometimes even the toughest of warriors must be carried in Creator’s arms, lifted high above the battle to a place of refreshment.

If this is where you find yourself, then rest and enjoy. Let the warmth of the morning sun wash over you in healing waves. Bask in the light of the Sacred Writings, and let Creator’s words feed your weary soul. Get close to the earth and listen to His heartbeat. Count the rhythms of pulsating life in every creature you see. Climb to a high mountain and count the stars at night. Can you number them?

This is the handiwork of his hands, and so are you. Each thought that travels through your mind is held in his memory. Before the worlds began, you were in his thoughts, and he has held you there, and now his thoughts regarding you outnumber the grains of sand. He knows every choice you will make before you make it, yet he still chose you. He knows the outcome of every choice you might have taken. He sees behind and before. Rest in him, warriors. Let the sweet wind of his breath strike life into your innermost soul.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Hebrews 12:18-24 and Isaiah 35:9-10. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Painting by Thomas Blackshear)

June 18

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June 18 water2 Warriors, make every effort, as far as it depends on you, to live at peace with all people, especially your relatives. Yes. You are a warrior, and you must be on your guard and fight the enemy with all of your strength. But make no mistake in this, flesh and blood are not your enemies.

Our battle is in the spiritual realm and our people have always walked with one foot in each realm. Walk in Spirit power. See as Creator Yahweh sees. Hoards of evil spirits are gathering for the final battle. Be mindful of this in your skirmishes and strengthen yourselves in Creator Yahweh’s grace.

Don’t allow anyone to miss the grace of Creator Yahweh through a bitter root growing up and causing trouble and defiling relationships. Is a single meal worth more than relationship? Are many meals? Are possessions? Do you not hear the outcry rising from the land? We do not own; we share. Let us share the grace of Creator Yahweh and give as we have been given.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Hebrews 12:14-17 and Isaiah 35:7-8. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Aaron Gentry and soldiers from Round Valley/First Youth Nations Gathering, 2014)

June 17

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June 17 water Warriors, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees! In order to walk the Beauty Way we must also walk in the way of love, and this way is often rocky and steep. Danger waits at every bend.

Take courage and make level paths for your feet. Clear the path so that the lame and young ones will be able to find their way behind you. To do this you must work at getting along with each other and loving Creator Yahweh. Take the warm blanket of his generosity and let it fall over all our relatives and friends. Speak words of courage and strength to those of weak hearts. Let them know that Creator Yahweh will save them…and not a day too late.

Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame leap like a deer, and the tongue of the silent shall sing for joy. Falling waters shall break forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. Yahweh. Yahweh. Yahweh. His great love strengthens the weary soul.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Hebrews 12:12-13 and Isaiah 35:1-6. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Lee Sorrelhorse, Warms Springs, during Wiconi Family Camp & Powwow, 2009)