Month: September 2025

  • How to Keep the Feast of Atonement as a Single Woman

    How to Keep the Feast of Atonement as a Single Woman

    Sis, let’s be real Atonement doesn’t get talked about much.
    And I’ll be the first to say that keeping feast days as a single woman can feel a little difficult, especially if you don’t have family or friends to congregate with.

    But here’s the beautiful truth: you don’t necessarily need a congregation to keep Atonement.

    This holy day is about humbling ourselves before YHWH, seeking His forgiveness, and walking in renewal.

    What is the feast of Atonement?

    The Feast of Atonement also known as Yom Kippur is a solemn day of fasting, prayer, and repentance.

    YHWH commanded Israel to keep this day in Leviticus 23:27–32.

    It’s not about food, fellowship, or celebration.
    It’s about drawing closer to YHWH with a humbled and repentant heart.

    The Spiritual Meaning

    Atonement is about cleansing your spirit and realigning with YHWH.

    It’s a day to examine your heart your burdens, mistakes, and past sins.

    Think of it as a spiritual reset. A time to take inventory of the past year and lay your struggles, regrets, and doubts at His feet.

    It’s not about condemnation. It’s about grace, renewal, and repentance.

    How to Keep Feast of Atonement

    (with or without a congregation)

    Here are some practical ways to observe:

    • Prepare your heart. Spend time in prayer the night before. Write out prayers of repentance or scriptures.
    • Fast. Traditionally sunset to sunset without food or drink. But if you have health concerns or take medication, seek YHWH and do what you can.
    • Unplug. Limit distractions step away from social media, TV, and unnecessary conversations.
    • Read Scripture + Pray. Suggested readings:
    • Leviticus 16
    • Leviticus 23:26–32
    • Hebrews 9–10
    • Psalm 51
    • Alone or with others. If you’re keeping it alone, make it a personal retreat with YHWH. If you have friends or a congregation, join in prayer and fasting together.

    Practical Tips

    • Set aside a quiet space for prayer & journaling.
    • Prepare your body for the fast (eat light meals beforehand).
    • Have water or light food ready to break the fast when it ends.
    • Journal reflections on what YHWH shows you during the day.

    Encouragement for Singles

    Sis, it’s okay if you’re keeping it alone.
    You’re not “missing out.”

    YHWH meets you in the secret place.
    Your obedience to His Word is worship in itself.

    This season of singleness gives you the gift of deep intimacy with Him without distraction.

    Final Encouragement

    Atonement is about renewal.
    It’s stepping into the new cleansed, covered, and aligned with YHWH’s will.

    Your sacrifice delights Him.
    So don’t see this as punishment, but as a privilege to draw closer.

    ✨ How do you plan to keep the fast this year? Share in the comments I’d love to hear your journey.

  • How to Keep the Feast of Trumpets as a Single Woman.

    How to Keep the Feast of Trumpets as a Single Woman.

    Let’s talk about it, sis.

    The Feast of Trumpets—Yom Teruah—isn’t just another day on the calendar. It’s a holy reminder that YHWH is calling His people to wake up, repent, and prepare for His coming.

    Leviticus 23:24–25 tells us:

    “Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.”

    This day is about the sound of the shofar—a cry that shakes us out of slumber and points us toward Yeshuah’s return.

    And for us as single women? It’s an invitation to stay spiritually awake, even when the waiting season feels long.

    🌿 Why the Feast of Trumpets Matters

    The trumpet is a call to:

    • Repent and turn our hearts back to YHWH.
    • Be watchful and ready for Yeshuah’s return.
    • Remember that His timing is always perfect.

    Sometimes in singleness, we can drift into comparison, doubt, or even hopelessness. The trumpet call reminds us: Wake up. Refocus. Remember Who’s in control.

    💛 Keeping the Feast as a Single Woman

    You don’t need a big congregation to honor this set-apart day. YHWH meets you right where you are. Here are some simple, meaningful ways to keep the Feast of Trumpets:

    1. Pray + Reflect

    • Spend time in prayer and repentance.
    • Journal what YHWH has been teaching you in this season.

    2. Hear the Shofar

    • If you have one, blow it.
    • If not, play a recording (YouTube has many). Let the sound move your spirit.

    3. Scripture Reading

    4. Create Your Own Mini-Service

    • Light your menorah, read scripture aloud, worship in song.
    • If you have sisters in faith nearby, invite them over for a simple gathering.

    5. Gratitude + Renewal

    • Write down 7 things you’re thankful for.
    • Release old disappointments and set your heart toward YHWH’s promises.

    🕊️ Encouragement for the Waiting Season

    Sis, singleness is not spiritual sleep—it’s an active season of preparation.

    When you hear the sound of the trumpet, let it remind you:

    • You are not forgotten.
    • You are being prepared.
    • The Messiah is coming, and you are called to be ready.

    The trumpet doesn’t just announce His return—it reminds you of His covenant.

    So even if you keep this Feast in your room with a Bible, a journal, and a shofar video—know this: You are seen. You are heard. And you are part of something greater than yourself.

    ✨ Final Word

    The Feast of Trumpets isn’t about how many people you’re with—it’s about Who you’re with.

    And sis, YHWH is with you.

    So this year, let the trumpet call awaken your spirit, strengthen your heart, and remind you that the waiting season is not wasted—it’s fruitful, it’s holy, and it’s preparing you for His best.

    “Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O YHWH, in the light of Your countenance.” — Psalm 89:15