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🕊️ How to Pray When You Don’t Have the Words One of the most freeing truths about prayer is this: God already knows your heart — and He is patient with your process. Prayer was never meant to be a performance, a script, or a carefully worded speech. God is omniscient. He knows what you carry before you ever speak it. And still, He invites you to come to Him — not because He needs information, but because relationship requires presence. He wants to hear you speak to Him. Even if it’s just a whisper. Even if it’s broken. Even if it’s silence. There is no wrong way to pray as long as you are earnest. You don’t need special language. You don’t need polished words. You don’t need to sound spiritual. Just talk to Him the way you would talk to a trusted friend or a loved one — because that is exactly what He is. Don’t worry about getting the words right. There is no script to follow. Just talk. Just ask. Just thank. Just praise. And then — be still. ⸻ Prayer Is Offered Through Jesus All prayer is offered in Jesus’ name, because Jesus Christ is the mediator between God and humanity. We do not approach God by our eloquence, our posture, or our worthiness. We approach Him through Christ alone. In moments when words completely fail, the Holy Spirit meets us there — translating the feelings of our hearts, the ache we can’t articulate, and the prayers we don’t know how to form. Prayer is a vulnerable space, and God does not leave us exposed in it. The Spirit intercedes, protects, and carries what we cannot. ⸻ Humility at the Heart of Prayer Prayer begins with humility. We worship God because He is good. We do not worship Him to control outcomes. We do not demand. We do not bargain. It is right to ask God to meet our needs — He invites us to do so. But we must remember: God is our loving Father, not a lucky rabbit’s foot. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Praying #Love #Forgiveness #Salvation

✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 62 “Behold the King” (The Scourging and Mocking) What followed Pilate’s surrender to the crowd was not justice—it was humiliation. Having declared Yeshua innocent, yet unwilling to stand against public pressure, Pilate handed Him over to Roman authority. What unfolded next was not a trial, but a calculated display of power meant to satisfy the crowd and extinguish sympathy. Yeshua was subjected to Roman punishment. Scripture records this moment plainly, without spectacle or embellishment. The Gospel writers do not linger on details, but on meaning. The One declared innocent was treated as guilty. The King was mocked by those who could not see Him. Roman soldiers dressed Him in a robe meant to parody royalty. A crown—woven not of gold, but of thorns—was placed upon His head. They bowed in false reverence, struck Him, and ridiculed the title Pilate had spoken aloud: King of the Jews. Yeshua did not answer them. He did not resist. He did not protest. He endured. This was not weakness. This was obedience. What humanity intended as humiliation, heaven recognized as submission to the Father’s will. The suffering servant did not seize authority—He surrendered Himself to it. The mockery was meant to strip Him of dignity. Instead, it revealed the depth of His love. 🌿 A Note on Transparency Scripture records this moment with restraint, inviting reflection rather than graphic detail. Out of respect for platform limitations, this account has been presented carefully. For those who wish to explore this moment more fully—its prophetic depth, historical context, and spiritual weight—we warmly invite you to continue the study in the Llama Loo Facebook Group, where the complete teaching is shared without limitation. 📖 Scripture Sources • Matthew 27:26–31 • Mark 15:15–20 • John 19:1–3 • Isaiah 50:6 • Isaiah 53:3–7 • Psalm 22:6–8 • Zechariah 12:10 ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Jesus #Love #Salvation

✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 57 “False Witnesses” (John 18:12–24; Matthew 26:57–68; Mark 14:53–65; Luke 22:54–65) The garden was behind them now. Bound and led through the darkness, Yeshua was taken first—not to Caiaphas, but to Annas, the former high priest. Though no longer holding the office, Annas still held power. This was the beginning of a trial that was never meant to be just. ⸻ 🌑 Before Annas — Power Without Authority Annas questioned Yeshua about His disciples and His teaching. Yeshua answered calmly. “I have spoken openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why do you ask Me? Ask those who heard Me what I said to them.” Truth required no defense. For this, an officer struck Him across the face. “Is that how you answer the high priest?” Yeshua replied—not with anger, but with clarity: “If I said something wrong, testify to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike Me?” There was no answer. Only silence—and the decision to send Him onward. ⸻ 🔥 Before Caiaphas — A Trial in the Dark Yeshua was brought to Caiaphas, where scribes and elders had gathered. This was not a lawful court. Trials were not to be held at night. Witnesses were not to be coached. But none of that mattered now. Many false witnesses came forward. Their stories did not agree. At last, two testified: “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” Even this was twisted. Still, Yeshua remained silent. Caiaphas pressed Him directly: “I charge You under oath by the living God: tell us if You are the Messiah, the Son of God.” This time, Yeshua answered. “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” The room erupted. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #Salvation #God #Jesus #Help #Love

✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 54A “Abide in Me” They left the Upper Room together, stepping into the cool night air of Jerusalem. The lamps flickered behind them, and the streets grew quiet as they moved toward the Mount of Olives. Yeshua walked with purpose, but His words slowed their steps. What He was about to say would steady them for what lay ahead. ⸻ 🌿 The True Vine He spoke first of connection. “I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener.” The disciples knew vines. They knew that branches do not strive to bear fruit— they remain connected. “Abide in Me, and I in you.” Life, fruitfulness, endurance, and joy do not come from effort alone. They come from remaining— staying close, staying rooted, staying connected to Him. Apart from Him, nothing truly lasting can be produced. With Him, even the smallest life bears fruit that endures. ⸻ ❤️ Love and Obedience Yeshua did not separate love from obedience. “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love.” This was not about fear or performance. It was about relationship. Obedience was the natural outflow of love— the way a branch responds to the life flowing through it. And then He said something astonishing: “I no longer call you servants… I call you friends.” Friends who knew His heart. Friends trusted with truth. Friends who would soon be asked to carry the message of salvation to the world. ⸻ 🌍 A Warning and a Promise Yeshua did not soften what lay ahead. “If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me first.” Following Him would not always be welcomed. Love would be misunderstood. Truth would be resisted. But they would not be alone. “I will send you the Helper— the Spirit of truth— who will testify about Me.” The same Spirit who sustained Yeshua would soon dwell within them. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #Hope #Love #Salvation #SorrowtoJoy

Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 52 “The Beautiful Offering & The Betrayer” The teachings on the Mount of Olives had ended. The warnings had been given. The call to readiness had been spoken. Now the final movement of Yeshua’s earthly mission quietly unfolded like the closing of a curtain. Passover was only two days away. Jerusalem was filling with travelers, families, and worshippers, unaware that history was turning beneath their feet. ⸻ ⚠️ The Plot in the Shadows While the crowds prepared for the feast, the mood inside the home of Caiaphas the high priest was tense. The chief priests and elders gathered in secret. Their voices low. Their minds fixed. Their hearts hardened. “Not during the festival,” they whispered, “or the people may riot.” They didn’t want justice. They wanted control. They wanted silence. They wanted Yeshua removed before His following grew beyond their reach. And in that quiet meeting, the plan was sealed. Across the city, another heart was growing dark. Judas Iscariot—one of the Twelve who walked with Yeshua, ate with Him, learned from Him— made a decision that would echo through eternity. He slipped away to the chief priests and offered to hand Yeshua over. They were delighted. They counted out silver. And Judas accepted. The betrayal had begun. 🌿 The House at Bethany While the leaders plotted His death, Yeshua walked toward a small home in Bethany— a home filled not with schemes, but with love. It belonged to friends: Martha, always serving. Lazarus, alive because Yeshua called him from the grave. And Mary… whose heart understood Him more deeply than most. They prepared a dinner in His honor. The atmosphere warm, gentle, grateful. Then Mary did something unexpected— something extravagant, costly, and breathtaking in its devotion. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #Devotion #Faith #Love #Salvation

Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 52 “The Beautiful Offering & The Betrayer” (Matthew 26:1–16; Mark 14:1–11; Luke 22:1–6; John 12:1–8) The teachings on the Mount of Olives had ended. The warnings had been given. The call to readiness had been spoken. Now the final movement of Yeshua’s earthly mission quietly unfolded like the closing of a curtain. Passover was only two days away. Jerusalem was filling with travelers, families, and worshippers, unaware that history was turning beneath their feet. ⸻ ⚠️ The Plot in the Shadows While the crowds prepared for the feast, the mood inside the home of Caiaphas the high priest was tense. The chief priests and elders gathered in secret. Their voices low. Their minds fixed. Their hearts hardened. “Not during the festival,” they whispered, “or the people may riot.” They didn’t want justice. They wanted control. They wanted silence. They wanted Yeshua removed before His following grew beyond their reach. And in that quiet meeting, the plan was sealed. Across the city, another heart was growing dark. Judas Iscariot—one of the Twelve who walked with Yeshua, ate with Him, learned from Him— made a decision that would echo through eternity. He slipped away to the chief priests and offered to hand Yeshua over. They were delighted. They counted out silver. And Judas accepted. The betrayal had begun. 🌿 The House at Bethany While the leaders plotted His death, Yeshua walked toward a small home in Bethany— a home filled not with schemes, but with love. It belonged to friends: Martha, always serving. Lazarus, alive because Yeshua called him from the grave. And Mary… whose heart understood Him more deeply than most. They prepared a dinner in His honor. The atmosphere warm, gentle, grateful. Then Mary did something unexpected— something extravagant, costly, and breathtaking in its devotion. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #Devotion #Faith #Love #Salvation

If you died today, are you 100% sure you would go to Heaven?

Quick plan of Salvation 1. Acknowledge that you are a sinner. We are all sinners Romans 3.23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3.10 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:" 2. Recognize the penalty for sin Revelation 21.8 "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." 3. Our own righteousness cannot get us into Heaven Isaiah 64.6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." 4. THE GOOD NEWS Romans 5.8 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." John 3.16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Acts 16.31 "And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Romans 10.9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." 5. No condemnation in Christ John 3.18 "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." Romans 8.1 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." #JesusLovesYou #Heaven #Hell #Salvation

🙏🏼 The Meaning and Importance of Repentance

Repentance is more than a quick “sorry” or a moment of regret. In Scripture, it means turning away from sin and turning toward God with a surrendered heart. And it’s rooted in His love—Romans 2:4 tells us, “God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance.” Our Father calls us to repent not to condemn us, but to restore us. Jesus began His ministry with the words, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). Repentance is essential for salvation—it is the doorway to forgiveness—but it is not a “hall pass” to keep sinning. God is omniscient. He knows our thoughts and motives. We can’t fool Him with empty confessions. True repentance is marked by genuine remorse, a willingness to change, and a heart that seeks His ways. King David wrote, “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise” (Psalm 51:17). This kind of humility is not self-pity—it’s love for God and grief over anything that separates us from Him. Even after salvation, repentance remains part of our daily devotion. Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). Confession keeps our relationship with God vibrant. Like in any relationship, unaddressed wrongs create distance—repentance clears that distance. Think of repentance as a lifeline. Without it, we drift; with it, we remain tethered to God’s heart. Repentance is not about shame—it’s about freedom. It’s not condemnation—it’s restoration. And it’s a gift from a loving Father who calls His children back when they wander. Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your kindness that draws us near. Give us tender, honest hearts that truly desire to turn from sin and walk in Your ways. Keep us anchored to You until the day we see You face to face. In Jesus’ name, Amen. #Forgiveness #Atonement #Repentance #God #Jesus #Prayer #Salvation

✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 61 “Barabbas or Yeshua” (Matthew 27:15–26; Mark 15:6–15; Luke 23:13–25; John 18:39–19:16) The sun was higher now. Jerusalem was awake. What had been decided in shadow during the night was about to be affirmed in daylight—before the people. The tension had not eased with morning; it had thickened. Yeshua was brought once more before Pontius Pilate. Still bound. Still silent. Still innocent. ⸻ ⚖️ A Governor Cornered Pilate knew exactly what stood before him. He had examined Yeshua. He had questioned Him. He had sent Him to Herod. He had received Him back mocked—but unchanged. No crime. No threat. No guilt. More than once, Pilate said it aloud: “I find no fault in Him.” Truth had been spoken clearly. But truth does not always halt injustice—especially when fear outweighs conscience. ⸻ 🧱 A Custom, a Crowd, a Calculation Pilate reached for precedent. Each Passover, one prisoner was released as a political gesture meant to ease unrest. Pilate saw an opportunity—a way to satisfy justice and preserve order without bloodshed. He presented the crowd with a choice. Two men were brought forward. One was Barabbas. A known insurrectionist. A man guilty of violence and murder. A name already stained with rebellion. The other was Yeshua. Unarmed. Unresisting. Called Messiah by some, threat by others. Pilate asked carefully: “Whom do you want me to release to you?” ⸻ 📣 Crowds and Propaganda Crowds are easily moved—not by truth, but by repetition, fear, and perceived authority. The city that had once celebrated Him now watched silently or joined the outcry, proving how quickly devotion collapses when propaganda replaces discernment. Praise without conviction is easily redirected, and public opinion—when untethered from truth—can be turned with frightening speed. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Love #Sacrifice #Jesus #BibleStudy #Scripture #Salvation #Help