God Sees and Defends
Jeremiah 11:18-19 (KJV)
“Now the Lord hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou shewedst me their doings. But I was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter; and I knew not that they had devised devices against me, saying, Let us destroy the tree with the fruit thereof, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be no more remembered.”
Jeremiah 11:18-19 reveals the deep pain of betrayal and the hidden opposition that can come even from those around us. Jeremiah learns that people have quietly plotted against him, yet he does not respond with fear or revenge. Instead, he stands in the truth of what God has revealed to him. This passage reminds us that God sees what is hidden, even when others try to work against us in secret.
There are moments in life when faithfulness feels costly, and when doing what is right seems to bring resistance instead of reward. Jeremiah’s experience shows us that we are not alone in those seasons. God knows the plans of others, the burdens we carry, and the heartbreak we feel. When we are mistreated or misunderstood, we can bring our pain before the Lord and trust Him to defend us.
May this passage encourage us to remain steady, even when opposition rises. God is our refuge, our protector, and our faithful witness. He will strengthen us to walk in truth and keep our hearts from fear.
My prayer this week is that the Lord will help us to trust Him even when we feel misunderstood, opposed, or betrayed. May He give us courage to stay faithful, and remind us that He sees everything that is hidden. Be our defender and our peace. Let this be so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
Xoxo,
Lady Abena.
God Can Still Crown Your Year with Goodness
Hello Friend,
The year may not have unfolded the way you hoped. Perhaps you have experienced disappointment, delay, loss, or unexpected challenges. Yet a difficult beginning does not determine how the year will end. Psalm 65:11 declares, “You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths drip with abundance.” God is still at work, and He remains able to fill the remaining months of 2026 with His goodness, peace, favor, and restoration.
Do not allow what has already happened to rob you of hope for what is still possible. God can redeem lost time, open unexpected doors, restore your strength, and bring beauty from painful circumstances. As Romans 15:13 reminds us, He is the God of hope who fills us with joy and peace as we trust in Him. Even when we cannot see the full picture, we can remain confident that His plans are good and His timing is perfect.
For the rest of 2026, choose faith over fear and expectation over discouragement. Keep praying, believing, growing, and moving forward. Your story is still being written, and God has the final word. Trust Him to crown 2026 with His goodness and lead you into a season of renewed hope, answered prayers, and abundant grace.
Xoxo,
Lady Abena.
Declarations for September 2026
Welcome to the ninth month of the year and yes - we are saying goodbye to Summer. This September, declare with me that the Lord will deliver me from every trouble. As written in Job 5:19, “From six calamities he will rescue you; in seven no harm will touch you.” No challenge will overwhelm me, no trial will defeat me, and no weapon formed against me will prevail. God is my refuge, my strength, and my faithful Deliverer.
I declare that God will preserve me in times of lack, protect me from destructive words, and keep me steady when difficulties arise. I will not fear bad news or sudden disaster, because my confidence is in the Lord. I will face each day with faith, knowing that God goes before me, surrounds me, and supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory.
Throughout September 2026, I declare that I am in covenant with God’s creation and secure under His care. I will walk in peace, free from fear, and protected from harm, as promised in Job 5:23. My home, family, health, work, and purpose are covered by God’s grace. This month, I will grow daily in faith, wisdom, strength, and obedience—preserved, protected, and at peace.
I declare it is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
Xoxo,
Lady Abena.