May 7

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May 7

Don’t forget, warriors, that there are many paths winding through a battle. Some paths lead to sorrow and destruction; other paths lead to heartache and ruin; some paths lead to the other side but at too great a cost. The path of prayer leads to victory where we either see the answer to the object of our prayers or faith fills our hearts with sight beyond what we see with our eyes.

This path of prayer is one of perseverance in intercession. We raise our petitions, and our hearts continue to cry out until Creator Yahweh gives us complete assurance . Then, and only then, it is okay to rest.

Someone has said, “Wait at God’s promise until he meets you there, for he always returns by the path of his promises.” This is a good word for warriors traveling the path of prayer, because often the paths of prayer and promise are one and the same. Follow the path of prayer until the promise is revealed.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Luke 18:1-8 & 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(photo by Sandy Cathcart of Mary Gentry praying with Julian Medel’s mom at Round Prairie Gathering, California, 2014)

May 6

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May 6

Yes, child, we had questions, but now our mouths are shut. We had heard of the wonders of Creator Yahweh, but like those who dream we woke to confusion and fear. Yet Creator Yahweh continues to number our days. Before a word is on our tongues, he knows it completely. He hunts the prey for the lioness. He counts the months till the doe bears her fawn. His thoughts of us outnumber the grains of the sand.

Take another look, child, and catch a glimpse of him, for just a glimpse is enough to hang our heads and say, “Oh, I didn’t realize. I put a hand over my mouth. I spoke once, twice, but I will say no more. Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.”

That is the truth of it, child, Creator Yahweh can do all things; no plan of his can be thwarted. Our Redeemer and Restorer lives! Our eyes will yet see him in all his glory! How my heart yearns within me.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Job 40:3 & 42:1-6. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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May 5

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Remember, warriors, everything under heaven belongs to Creator Yahweh, and not only that, but his thoughts hold everything together. There is nothing too hard for him. Is there something you have given him that he should repay you? Of course not! For from him and through him and to him are all things.

Creation begins with him. Creation lives through him. Creation centers in him. Have you found your center in him?

He has poured out mercy upon us. How unfathomable, how unsearchable are his judgments. His mystery is beyond our knowledge. Yet he calls us by name and we can dive into the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of Creator Yahweh. Shout to him with a loud voice and proclaim the magnificence of his goodness and character. Creator Yahweh is our God and there is no other! He alone can satisfy the deep hunger of our souls.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Romans 11:33-36. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(photo by Sandy Cathcart from Wiconi Powwow, 2009)

May 4

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May 4

Do you have questions child? Remember Job in the Sacred Writings who faced a day worse than any we have ever known. One after another, his servants arrived to tell him of how he had lost his huge herd of oxen, sheep and camels. Then the worst news came that all of his children had died in a single day. In all these losses Job remained true in his devotion to Creator Yahweh. Not so, when Creator allowed the enemy to touch his body with terrible boils. Though Job never cursed God, he certainly had his questions.

What questions do you have? Yes, child, we can take them to Creator Yahweh, but the better way, the way of blessing is to trust in Creator Yahweh’s goodness. To believe in the deepest part of our souls that he is good and that he can bring good out of the worst of our troubles. The enemy means these sorrows and troubles for our harm, but Creator Yahweh means them for good. This is a hard thing, but through Spirit power we can accomplish it.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Job 38:31-41. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo of Jerry Aaronson, Ghostdancer, & Ed LaRose carrying the cross in Jerusalem)

May 3

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It is time, child, to seek Creator Yahweh and do not give up until he comes and showers his gift of righteousness on you. Break up your uncultivated ground and inquire of him how he would have you live. Let seeds of righteousness take root and feed all who come near. No longer eat the fruit of your lies or trust in your own strength or the strength of many warriors.

It is Creator Yahweh who taught us how to walk. He takes us in his arms and heals us. He has lifted the yoke from our necks and bends down to feed us with his living word.

Yes, child, we can live in his presence! Today, tomorrow, the rest of eternity. Let shouts of praise and joy rise from each of his unique children as we join in the dance with all of creation! Creator Yahweh is our God and we are his people. Let shouts of victory resound in the camp!

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Hosea 10:12-11:4. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo credit: Smithsonian Institution / Foter)

May 2

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Warriors, let us return to Creator Yahweh. Do not let your love and kindness waver as the night mist or the dew that goes early away. Let us honor our Chief and Captain with a steadfast goodness and love for him and for each other.

Do not neglect his words in the Sacred Writings, or we will become starving dogs picking at every scent of death, devouring each other at every whim and chance. Let us eat the words of his Sacred Writings as if they are the only food that can save our souls!

Yes, we have been torn to pieces, but he will heal us; we have been injured, but he will bind up our wounds. He will revive us through the living water of the Sacred Writings. He will restore us with his own lifeblood that we may live in his presence. Speak words of kindness to one another. Walk in the Truth and Beauty Way.

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

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Sacred Writing/Bible)

May 1

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Strengthen your courage, warriors! Our troubles and sorrows are also temporary and fading away. There is a greater beauty, a greater splendor, a greater glory that awaits us.

Time is short and our troubles are as nothing in comparison with the eternal purpose Creator Yahweh has designed for us. When put on the balance, the glory of our eternal purpose far outweighs all our sorrows and makes them light and momentary. Fix your eyes on what is unseen! Fix your eyes on Spirit! For everything we see with human eyes is temporary. What is unseen is eternal.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Isaiah 60:4-5. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Aaron Gentry at Sacrament, California, 2013)

April 30

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Dear child, what is on your mind? Words hold the power of life and death, not only spoken, but also written; not only written but also as thoughts. The enemy of our souls tries to rob us of good thoughts, filling our minds with words of death. Get close to the earth, sit in silence, open the Sacred Writings and let Spirit speak words of life. Think of the goodness of Creator Yahweh. Think on what is true.

As the morning sun rises and pours new hope into our souls, think about Creator Yahweh’s love for you. As the sun continues its walk across the sky and pours its warmth into every living thing, think about Yeshua and how he poured his life out for you. When the sun heads to its resting place in the west and you gather with your loved ones, think about how Creator Yahweh carried you through another day. When the sun disappears from the heavens and you stare at the star-filled sky, think about Creator Yahweh and how the splendor of his creation speaks truth day after day, night after night. There is no tongue or language where his voice is not heard.

All the glory and splendor you see in this world is temporary and fading away, but the love of Creator Yahweh endures forever.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Philippians 4:8. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of morning sunrise)

 

April 29

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April 29 Do not lose heart, child. Yes, death is working its way through our bodies, sometimes through sickness or injury, sometimes in destroying our hopes and dreams, sometimes in broken relationships. But life is also at work, restoring our souls and recreating each of us for a unique purpose, a purpose designed by Creator Yahweh.

Yeshua rose from the dead, and he will also raise our bodies from the dead and present us perfect and faultless before his Father. He will also raise our dead hopes from the grave if we lay them at his feet as an offering of love. Sometimes he restores such dead hopes, other times he gives us something much better. At all times, we can trust in Spirit power to guide us safely from the unknown and uncertain and into a sure hope.

Remember, Creator Yahweh is faithful even when we are faithless. Keep your heart focused on him. It is Spirit power that keeps us walking the Beauty Way.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Corinthians 4:13-16 and Isaiah 60:1-3. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo of Daisy Wapanitia, Ghostdancer’s Great Grandmother, from Warm Springs Reservation historical files)

April 28

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April 28 Warriors, it is possible that Creator Yahweh has allowed you to be chastened severely. If this is so, he will not give you over to death for he has conquered death, so that even if decay touches your body, it cannot touch your soul. Your soul is alive!

Let shouts of joy and victory resound in the camp! We will not die but live. Dance before Creator Yahweh! Let the bells on your feet match perfectly with Creator Yahweh’s heartbeat. Wave your arms in a dance that is as much a part of you as the blood pumping through your veins. He made you for this very purpose. Give him honor through your traditions. Spread your arms wide, and in this realm of endless possibilities, let your soul suddenly take flight.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 118:19-29. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

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