This morning was a beautiful start to my Sayanku's birthday, filled with joy, love, and divine confirmation that left my heart overflowing with gratitude. As the sun rose, I woke up with a deep sense of celebration for her life. We began the day in our cozy little hotel room by the harbor, where I prayed over her, declaring God’s promises and anointing her with love and faith. It was a sacred moment, one that set the tone for a day I knew would be special.

After getting ready, we stepped out into the crisp morning air and sat in front of the hotel for breakfast, the harbor’s gentle waves providing a serene backdrop. As we waited for our food, we felt a nudge to open the Bible and let God speak through a random verse. We flipped open to the book of Malachi, and the words resonated, but something stirred in me to go further. I wanted to give her a special gift—a Bible verse chosen just for her, a reflection of my prayers and God’s heart for her life. I told her, “This one is my gift to you,” and with anticipation, I opened the Bible randomly to Psalm 67.

When I read the words of Psalm 67, my heart skipped a beat. It was as if God had whispered directly to us. This psalm, with its call for God’s face to shine upon us, for His blessings to overflow, and for His praise to fill the earth, perfectly echoed the prayers I’ve been lifting for her every single day. It’s been my heart’s cry for her to walk in God’s light, to be a vessel of His love and grace, and to see His favor poured out over her life. The fact that this verse, opened so randomly, aligned so perfectly with what God has been showing me about her was nothing short of divine confirmation. It was overwhelming, humbling, and awe-inspiring all at once.

I’m struck by how God works, even in the smallest, seemingly random moments. Flipping open a Bible could feel like chance, but today it was a reminder that nothing is random with Him. He sees, He knows, He confirms His word in ways that leave no room for doubt. My heart is full of gratitude for this moment for the gift of her life, for the way God speaks so clearly, and for the privilege of walking this journey together, rooted in His love.

Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness, for Your Word that never fails, and for the joy of seeing Your hand so evidently at work. Today, Psalm 67 is our anthem, and I pray it will continue to guide and bless her in this new year of her life. Amen

PSALM 67

1 May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine on us—
2 so that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.

3 May the peoples praise you, God;
    may all the peoples praise you.
4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
    for you rule the peoples with equity
    and guide the nations of the earth.
5 May the peoples praise you, God;
    may all the peoples praise you.

6 The land yields its harvest;
God, our God, blesses us.
7 May God bless us still,
so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEMMA!

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