Many once knew me as Blind Bartimaeus; my story is told in the most famous book. But I’ll tell you what happened after my sight was restored. How, from my perspective, it has been for me. When Jesus restored my sight, I moved immediately from physical darkness to vibrant clarity, looking first at Jesus' face. There was no slow adjustment period or blurry recovery. After years of relying on sound, touch, and smell on what is known as my corner (Barney's corner) in Jericho, c

Prayer is like a kaleidoscope of colour. Each colour represents its many facets. Red- anger, rage, passion, power. Blue- peace, calm, but also deep pain Even sorrow. Yellow- sunshine, happiness, warmth. White- forgiveness, purity, innocence. Pink- warmth, safety, hope. Black- deep pain, hurt, humility. Brown- everyday normalness. Indigo- hurt, deep anguish of the soul. Green- growth, newness, energy. Just as there are a multitude of colours, hues, shades, tones. So, there are

Dear child, let my living water of love wash away your hurt. All the words that have wounded you, let my love wash them away. The worries that you consume you, let my peace wash them away. The fears that have grown so big, let me wash them away. Sit a while, breathe in my Holy Spirit. Let me love you. Let me flush away all that holds you back from the living and freedom of my love. Love from your heavenly father. Whoever believes in me, as scripture has said, rivers of living

Oh, My Beloved Child, I AM your Father. Selah. Surely you know that? Surely you know that I keep you, I lead you, I comfort you and that I will never leave you? Surely you know what it is to be loved by Me, Almighty God? Surely you are aware of My ever-present, ever-loving, and ever-leading nature? Surely you must have experienced breakthroughs, healings, and deliverances in your past that come from My hand? Surely you know that I AM good, a good, good God who will never let

God is good, and He is able. He is faithful, and He is true. God is powerful, and He is safe. He is mercy, and He is love. God is omnipotent, and He is infallible. He is fair, and He is genuine. God is holy, and He is pure. He is infinite and divine. God is steadfast, and He is sure. He is with me, and He is for me. God is the resurrection and the life. ©️ Sarah Joy Holden

You've been faithfully by our side, Took thy hand and were our guide, Your grace has brought us here, And you say you'll never leave. You've been the anchor of our life, Gave us strength to believe, You have kept us and held us, With you nothing is impossible. Times when there's been silence, When life has rushed us by, You're right there time after time, You've never forgotten about us. Your angels keep an eye on us, Day and night we're never alone, With peace from sunset to

We are often left to wonder Could we have done more? A different route to explore To foresee what was in store. "If only" is a trap that makes us insecure It holds in our worst fears. The non-potential of going forward - and drowning in all our tears. There is so much in God's purpose That often many fail to see. The potential that is out there Of what each of us can be. So even in the absence, There is something to be sure: A life serving others is how - GRACE and HOPE endur

( If you have not read yesterday's first part, then find it on www.heartscribe.co.uk) Then there are the Joshuas who find themselves leading the people who have been well-versed in the business of kingdoms, who know the heart of God and who have remained in his presence. These Joshuas are to take my people from the structures that have kept them in the wilderness for decades into their promised land, the land flowing with milk and honey, a place for my people to flourish, say

I'm raising up the Noahs and Joshuas in this season, in which they will perform a much-needed service for those around them, says the Lord Let's first look at Noah. Noah was a righteous man who believed in me against all the odds. He endured the hatred of the world, built something that no one thought had a purpose, and was mocked; yet he built. We provided a place of safety, even salvation, for the people to be safe from the coming calamity, the great tribulation that afflic

You will dream once again You will laugh once again You will love once again You will because you can You will fly once again You will explore once again You will dance once again You will because you can You will bloom once again You will overcome once again You will aspire once again You will because you can You will believe once again You will achieve once again You will inspire once again You will because you can. Not because you can't - But by God's grace you can. ©️Sara

The farmer gets up out of bed. He's weary. As he splashes cold water over his face, he thinks to himself, " Who would want to be a farmer nowadays"? He struggles into his overalls; they are stiff with hardened mud. He leaves his wife sleeping, as it's 5.00 am. The weary farmer walks down the stairs and starts the fire to heat the pan of water for a cup of tea. He knows that later, when his morning chores are done, he will come home to a steaming bowl of porridge with fresh ho

Dear child, do you trust me? Do you trust me in your pain? Do you trust me when life is an uphill struggle? Do you trust that I have your future in my capable hands? I know trusting me is not easy when you're not seeing me remove the obstacles from your life. It's hard to trust me when you get scary results from your doctors. But have I ever abandoned you, child? Have I ever let you down? Look back over your life and remind yourself of all the times I provided for you and for

May the Journey be full of grace, Its highways travelled in faith, See road junctions signposted love, Directions are highlighted with trust, Every completed mile finds peace - Kept moving by the powerful fuel of hope. ©️Sarah Joy Holden

Behold the Lamb of God; Where my hope is found in Him. God, my father and faithful friend, For a relationship I have with Him. What a saviour I've been blessed. For in our need His power is displayed; I shall overcome the burdens of my life. From these my chains, I'm released, Yet not by myself, but Christ in me, Hallelujah - in Christ, I've been freed. Throughout all my days, I'll follow You; I’ll rise above the burdens I face. Jesus, my source of help and strength. I'll

Written by Sarah Joy Holden Prayer is never just for emergencies. Prayer is not a way to manipulate God. Prayer is not a vending machine for ourselves. Prayer should always be willing, not forced. Prayer isn't about personal shopping lists. Prayer is to be requested, not demanded. Prayer doesn't make us superior to others. Prayer is not to be misused or trashed. Prayer isn't a reason for personal desires. Prayer is an instruction taught only by God. Prayer is not a formula of

Written by Sarah Joy Holden The cross of Jesus is life The cross of Jesus is honest The cross of Jesus is true The cross of Jesus is relevant The cross of Jesus is authentic The cross of Jesus is love The cross of Jesus is steadfast The cross of Jesus is grace The cross of Jesus is powerful The cross of Jesus is timeless The cross of Jesus is monumental The cross of Jesus is forgiveness The cross of Jesus is sacrifice The cross of Jesus is personal The cross of Jesus is hope

Our house feels like living inside a musical. Not necessarily in the song quality, but definitely in quantity. It’s hard to say "Hello," "You're welcome," or "We're halfway there" without someone breaking into song. And it’s not just music. Our days are packed with lines from films, adverts, and TV shows. “Coffee, coffee, boy, do I need coffee!” “Bacon is good for me!” I’m not sure it’s entirely normal (which is why I try to restrain myself in public), but it’s definitely n

Perhaps I’m too proud Perhaps I’m too loud Perhaps I’m afraid of standing out from the crowd Perhaps I’m too tall Perhaps I’m too small Perhaps I’m afraid of bringing my all Perhaps I’m too tired Perhaps I’m too wired Perhaps I’m afraid I’m gonna be fired Perhaps I’ll forget Perhaps I’ll regret Perhaps I’ll just run up masses of debt Perhaps I won’t know Perhaps it won’t grow Perhaps it'll just be a flop of a show But perhaps I’ll be braver than my thinki

The heat was intense She had a sore back But She kept going. Her mother-in-law needed food. All day All hot day. Then one of the men came over. He said, “Boss says come and eat.” She followed shyly Not sure. She knew she didn’t fit. She sat at the far end of the table Hoping to hide in the noise of food. He smiled at Her That was all. Just as She got up to leave He said, “Stay in our fields You will be safe here. My girls will protect you. No man will come near.” She nodded A