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THE PRAYER I STOPPED PRAYING

nc6 — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:33:03 GMT

Last year I had a prayer I said every night.
"God, change my situation."
"God, remove this problem."
"God, make it easier."

I said it for 6 months straight.

Then nothing changed.

That’s when I realized: I was asking God to change my circumstance" but I never asked Him to change "me".

"Matthew 8:23-27" hit me different that day. Jesus didn’t stop the storm immediately. He was in the boat with the disciples while the storm was raging.

I stopped praying "God take this away".
I started praying "God, teach me while I’m in this".

Funny thing happened. The storm didn’t end fast. But my fear did.

Sometimes we’re so busy asking God to remove the test, we miss the lesson inside it.

So here’s my question for you:
What’s one prayer you’ve been repeating... but maybe God is waiting for you to pray differently?

Drop it below. Let’s learn from each other 👇

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The Best Investment of Time

jongolson — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:16:57 GMT

I have to admit, over the past few days I have found it hard to come up with things to write about...

Mostly because of being on the road so much, over the past month, every time I settle down and get parked, I'm beat!

So tonight I got inspired by what I have been doing during the majority of my days....

Filling my mind, with heavenly things!

You see, I spend the bulk of my day driving...

And instead of listening to useless podcasts, worldly music or random audio books....I'm listening to the #bible

I have some reading goals that I like to achieve each year, and that it to get through reading the bible from Genesis to Revelation. But this year, I've really set the bar high for myself and that is to read through the bible....3 times in one year.

I've already got through it once, and I have two more plans that I'm going through.

One that I'm doing along with members of the Kingdom Bible community here on chain!

And the other is this one that I'm currently going through on my own....

As you can see, I started this on August 22nd and I'm currently 62% the way through...

I'm on the book of Jeremiah now. And the reason I've been able to get through so much of the bible is because I'm spending those hours upon hours of driving....Listening to the audio version of the bible!

This isn't to brag at all, please understand that I wanted to share my bible reading experience because up until about a decade ago...I had never read through Scripture. Like...Ever.

And going off of the advice from Scripture itself....I figured the best way to stay on task and keep my eyes on heaven like Philippians 4:8 states....Is to always fill my mind with Godly things. And what better way than to use that 'dead time' of endless hours behind the wheel, than hearing the Word of God!

I think the message that I want to get across with this post is that we all get 1440 minutes a day....Not a second more. And what we spend that time on, determines our destiny. So instead of the 'world' which uses every device it can to keep you from God, I'm allocating those minutes to reading (or listening) to the bible.

And here's the big point....As someone who just started his journey in the pages of Scripture, you can find the time and dedicate those minutes to reading. It's literally the best investment of time you can spend!

We'd love to have you join and take part in both the Kingdom community on chain as well as it's Discord channel. We are a friendly bunch, that love to discuss religion and our walks with Jesus. We'd love to see you!
Also, I have a healthy amount of #bbho that I upvote with in the BBHO Community. If you add #bbh to your blog posts tags, I'll make sure to give you a hefty upvote as well!
If you leave a thoughtful comment on any of my blog posts (and find the hidden words in my videos...) I'll send you some HSBI shares as a reward for engaging with me.

Un análisis profundo de Santiago 1:12 desde el amor y la esperanza ❤️👑A Deep Reflection on James 1:12 Through Love and Hope ❤️👑

albertocova — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:14:30 GMT

🇪🇸 Versión en español

¡Hola, querida comunidad de Hive! Les saluda con mucho cariño Alberto Cova. Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes una reflexión profunda de Santiago 1:12, un versículo que me ha hecho pensar en la prueba, la perseverancia y, sobre todo, en el amor de Dios.

El texto dice:

“Bienaventurado el varón que soporta la tentación; porque cuando haya resistido la prueba, recibirá la corona de vida, que Dios ha prometido a los que le aman.” — Santiago 1:12

Quiero analizarlo paso a paso, porque siento que aquí hay mucha ternura y mucha verdad.

“Bienaventurado…”
No habla de una felicidad superficial, sino de una alegría profunda que nace de Dios. Es como si el versículo me dijera: “Alberto, no estás solo en lo que estás pasando; hay una bendición escondida incluso en medio de la prueba”. 🙏✨
“…el varón que soporta la tentación…”
Soportar no es aguantar con resentimiento, sino perseverar con fe. Es elegir no rendirse cuando la tentación llama a la puerta. Y aquí veo amor, porque Dios no nos deja solos en esa lucha: nos acompaña, nos fortalece y nos levanta. 💪❤️
“…cuando haya resistido la prueba…”
La prueba tiene un propósito: madurar, refinar, parecernos más a Cristo. No es que Dios me quiera ver sufrir; es que Él sabe que después de la prueba viene una vida más profunda y más libre. 🔥🌱
“…recibirá la corona de vida…”
Esta es una promesa llena de esperanza. La corona de vida no es un premio para los perfectos, sino para los que perseveran amando a Dios. Me consuela saber que cada lucha resistida con fe tiene un sentido eterno. 👑✨
“…que Dios ha prometido a los que le aman.”
Aquí está el centro de todo: el amor. No se trata solo de resistir por obligación, sino de resistir por amor. Dios promete vida a quienes le aman. Y ese amor se demuestra en la confianza, en la obediencia y en la perseverancia. ❤️🙏

Mi aplicación personal:
Yo, Alberto Cova, quiero recordarles que la tentación no me define; lo que hago con ella sí. Hoy elijo perseverar con amor, apoyarme en Dios y no caminar solo. Si estás pasando una prueba, quiero decirte desde el corazón: no te rindas. Dios ve tu lucha, valora tu amor y te sostiene. 🌟💪❤️

Para reflexionar juntos en Hive:
¿Qué prueba estás enfrentando hoy? ¿Cómo puedes ver el amor de Dios en medio de ella? Te animo a responder con respeto y cariño, porque esta comunidad también es un lugar para sostenernos. 🙏💬

Con mucho amor y gratitud,
Alberto Cova ❤️👑
¡Un abrazo fuerte para toda la comunidad de Hive! Que Dios les bendiga y les dé fuerzas para seguir adelante. 🙌✨

🇬🇧 English Version

Hello, dear Hive community! Greetings with much love from Alberto Cova. Today I want to share a deep reflection on James 1:12, a verse that has made me think about trials, perseverance, and, above all, the love of God.

The text says:

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” — James 1:12

I want to analyze it step by step, because I feel there is much tenderness and much truth here.

“Blessed…”
This is not about superficial happiness, but about a deep joy that comes from God. It is as if the verse were telling me: “Alberto, you are not alone in what you are going through; there is a hidden blessing even in the middle of the trial.” 🙏✨
“…the man that endureth temptation…”
To endure is not to hold on with resentment, but to persevere in faith. It is choosing not to give up when temptation knocks at the door. And here I see love, because God does not leave us alone in that struggle: He accompanies us, strengthens us, and lifts us up. 💪❤️
“…when he is tried…”
Trials have a purpose: to mature us, refine us, and make us more like Christ. It is not that God wants to see me suffer; it is that He knows that after the trial comes a deeper and freer life. 🔥🌱
“…he shall receive the crown of life…”
This is a promise full of hope. The crown of life is not a prize for the perfect, but for those who persevere in loving God. It comforts me to know that every struggle endured in faith has an eternal meaning. 👑✨
“…which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
Here is the center of everything: love. It is not only about resisting out of obligation, but about resisting out of love. God promises life to those who love Him. And that love is shown in trust, obedience, and perseverance. ❤️🙏

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My Moment Before Jesus In The Blessed Sacrament🤗🤍🌱✝️

yalloveme — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:41:33 GMT

I took these pictures in church during Benediction and I just want to share how I felt.

It was after evening Mass, the priest brought out the Monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament and placed it on the altar. Immediately everywhere was quiet. No noise, everybody kneeling. That quiet alone made me emotional.

I grew up as a Catholic and they taught us that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, not just bread. So each time I see the Monstrance lifted, I remember that it is Jesus Himself that is there looking at me. It is not easy to explain but you will feel it if you are there.

What caught my attention that day was how the Mass servers knelt. One of them was holding incense and you could see the smoke rising. The candles were burning at the altar, the cross was just above, and the priest had to cover his hands before carrying the Blessed Sacrament. All this respect just shows how important this moment is.

While I was kneeling down there, I just started praying inside my heart. I told God about things that have been worrying me, about my family, about work, about some things I have been asking Him for long....... I did not shout, I just whispered in my heart. And somehow, I felt peace. That kind of peace that tells you that God has heard you even if answer has not come yet.

These days life is so busy, we run up and down and forget to just sit with Jesus..... But Benediction forces you to stop, to kneel, to be still.... It reminds you that Jesus is still King and He is still on the throne.

If you are a Catholic and you always rush out after Mass, please try and stay for Benediction next time..... Just kneel and talk to Jesus. You will not regret it.

May Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament bless us. Amen.

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Faithful God

dearemem — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:24:30 GMT

Hello, guys

A quick reminder that God is so good to all. From January till now, he has been faithful.

Keep trusting Him and he will do more than you have asked of Him.

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Español: “Valiente porque Él está contigo” /English: “Courageous Because He Is With You”

albertocova — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:22:12 GMT

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🌅 Presentación 🌅

¡Hola, querido lector de Hive! 🙏❤️🔥
Hoy quiero compartir contigo una reflexión llena de amor, pasión y esperanza basada en Josué 1:9. Que estas palabras abracen tu corazón y te recuerden que nunca caminas solo. 🕊️💪✨

📖 Reflexión de Josué 1:9 📖

“Mira que te mando que te esfuerces y seas valiente; no temas ni desmayes, porque Jehová tu Dios estará contigo en dondequiera que vayas.” — Josué 1:9

Cuando Dios le habló a Josué, no lo hizo desde la comodidad ni desde la calma. Lo hizo justo después de la muerte de Moisés, en un momento de incertidumbre, de miedo y de grandes responsabilidades. Josué tenía que guiar a todo un pueblo a la tierra prometida. ¡Imagina el peso sobre sus hombros! 😔🌄

Pero Dios no le dijo: “No sientas miedo”. Le dijo: “No temas ni desmayes”. Es decir, no dejes que el miedo te paralice, no permitas que el desánimo apague tu fe. Porque el valor no es la ausencia de temor, sino la decisión de avanzar confiando en que Dios está contigo. 💪❤️

¿Qué quiso decir Dios con esto? 🌟

“Te mando que te esfuerces y seas valiente”: No es una sugerencia, es un mandato lleno de amor. Dios sabe que el camino será difícil, pero también sabe que tú puedes con Él. La valentía no nace de tus fuerzas, sino de Su presencia. 🙌🔥
“No temas ni desmayes”: Dios no ignora tus emociones. Él conoce tus luchas, tus noches de insomnio, tus preguntas sin respuesta. Pero te invita a no rendirte, a levantar la mirada y recordar que Él ya tiene el control. 🌙✨
“Porque Jehová tu Dios estará contigo en dondequiera que vayas”: ¡Aquí está la clave de todo! 💖 La razón para ser valiente no es que no habrá problemas, sino que Dios mismo camina a tu lado. No importa si estás en el valle oscuro, en la cima de la montaña, en la incertidumbre o en la alegría: Él está contigo. Siempre. Sin excepciones. 🕊️🌍

Esta promesa es un abrazo del cielo. Dios no te pide que seas fuerte por ti mismo, sino que te apoyes en Su fuerza. No te pide que no sientas, sino que no dejes que el miedo gobierne tu vida. Te llama a confiar, a dar un paso más, a creer que Su amor es más grande que cualquier temor. ❤️🔥🙏

Y eso, querido amigo, es una invitación a vivir con pasión, con fe y con amor. Porque cuando sabes que Dios va contigo, el miedo pierde su poder. 🌈💫

🙌 Despedida 🙌

Gracias por leer hasta aquí. 🙏❤️
Que hoy puedas recordar que no estás solo, que Dios te acompaña en cada paso, y que Su amor te sostiene. ¡Levántate con valentía, camina con fe y ama con pasión! 💪🔥🕊️

¡Un fuerte abrazo lleno de bendiciones! ✨🤗💖
Hasta pronto. 🌟🙏

✨✨✨ Content in English ✨✨✨

🌅 Introduction 🌅

Hello, dear reader the hive! 🙏❤️🔥
Today I want to share with you a reflection full of love, passion, and hope based on Joshua 1:9. May these words embrace your heart and remind you that you never walk alone. 🕊️💪✨

📖 Reflection on Joshua 1:9 📖

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

When God spoke to Joshua, it wasn’t from a place of comfort or calm. It was right after Moses’ death, in a moment of uncertainty, fear, and great responsibility. Joshua had to lead an entire people to the promised land. Imagine the weight on his shoulders! 😔🌄

But God didn’t say, “Don’t feel afraid.” He said, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” That is, don’t let fear paralyze you, don’t allow discouragement to extinguish your faith. Because courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to move forward trusting that God is with you. 💪❤️

What did God mean by this? 🌟

“Be strong and courageous”: It’s not a suggestion; it’s a command full of love. God knows the path will be difficult, but He also knows you can make it with Him. Courage doesn’t come from your own strength, but from His presence. 🙌🔥
“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged”: God doesn’t ignore your emotions. He knows your struggles, your sleepless nights, your unanswered questions. But He invites you not to give up, to lift your eyes and remember that He is already in control. 🌙✨
“For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go”: Here is the key to everything! 💖 The reason to be courageous is not that there will be no problems, but that God Himself walks by your side. Whether you are in the dark valley, on the mountaintop, in uncertainty, or in joy: He is with you. Always. No exceptions. 🕊️🌍

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In accordance with God's word.

wakkymfon — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:52:18 GMT

Imagine the Eunuch(Act 8: 26 - 40) who read the book of prophet Isaiah without comprehension. The bible records that, he was a very famous fellow; but yet his popularity did not explain the word of God to him.

One would possibly ask, was he reading for fun, or was he awaiting an interpretation? At this point, it should be noted that he had power to do whatever he set out to do, but a particular thing (the word of God) became a problem to him. That means we may posses all the wealth of this world and still lack a very important part of life, which is christ.

For the Eunuch to lack understanding of what he was reading, could it be that he was reading in flesh, and that made it so complicated for him?

Remember , the bible says,

they that worship God MUST worship Him in spirit and in truth. So should I say, he wasn't in spirit...

Another important aspect of this bible analysis is that, the word of God is for all. Irrespective of where we come from. God is ever ready to forgive and embrace us to Himself. That's why, when the Eunuch was reading, God knew he had no understanding of what he was reading; so he sent Philip to make it clear to him.

Imagine his response,

"how can I ?, except someone should guide me"

when Philip asked if he understood what he was reading ".
This shows that God is ever ready for us. The same way, He expects us to make it known or clear to others who have little or no understanding of the word.

God sent us here to preach the gospel, we should do it wholeheartedly; out of the love we have for Him, because the bible says,

Christ loved us even when we were yet sinners ( Romans 5: 8).

We should do our best to obey Him just as Philip did, immediately the Holy Spirit ministered to him about the Eunuch.

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Keep praising Him

peckypeace — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:29:24 GMT

Happy Sunday, everyone!

God is too beautiful and he deserves our praise and worship.

“The heavens keep telling the wonders of God, and the skies declare what he has done.”
Psalms 19:1 CEV

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“Buscar primero lo que hace florecer el alma” 🌿☀️🕊️/"Seeking First What Makes the Soul Bloom” 🌿☀️🕊️

albertocova — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:31:27 GMT

Foto: mi tía Victoria , mi madre y yo😍.

🇪🇸 Español

Título: Buscar primero — una reflexión desde Mateo 6:33 ☀️🌱🕊️

¡Hola, querida comunidad de Hive! 👋✨
Hoy paso por aquí con el corazón un poco revuelto y mucho para reflexionar. Yo he estado pensando en Mateo 6:33, que dice:

“Mas buscad primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas.”
Y lo leo en la actualidad que vivimos: noticias que cansan, redes que comparan, prisas que no terminan, ansiedad por el futuro, inflación, incertidumbre, la presión de producir, de publicar, de estar “activo” todo el tiempo. Yo siento que vivimos con el corazón dividido entre lo que necesitamos y lo que el ruido del mundo me dice que debería perseguir.
Mateo 6:33 me confronta, pero también me consuela. No se trata de una fórmula mágica ni de decir “ya no me preocupo por nada”. Para mí, buscar primero el Reino y su justicia es ordenar mis prioridades: poner el amor, la verdad, la integridad y el servicio antes que el algoritmo, el like, la recompensa o la apariencia. Es recordar que yo no soy lo que produzco, ni lo que consigo, ni lo que los demás opinan de mí. Soy alguien amado por Dios, llamado a vivir con propósito. 🙏💛

En la vida actual, esto no significa dejar de trabajar ni ignorar mis responsabilidades. Significa que yo no dejo que la ansiedad ocupe el primer lugar. Significa que, incluso en medio de la incertidumbre, elijo confiar, ser generoso, construir comunidad y no vivir solo para mí. En Hive también lo aplico: crear con propósito, compartir con generosidad, apoyar a otros y no reducir todo a números. Porque al final, lo que queda es el amor con el que hacemos las cosas. 🌿

Gracias por leerme, comunidad de Hive. Nos leemos pronto. ¡Bendiciones y que hoy podamos buscar primero lo que de verdad vale! 👋💛✨

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🇬🇧 English

Title: Seek First — A Reflection on Matthew 6:33 ☀️🌱🕊️

Hello, dear Hive community! 👋✨
Today I’m coming with a heart that feels a little messy and a lot to reflect on. I’ve been thinking about Matthew 6:33, which says:

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

And I read it in the world we live in today: exhausting news, social media comparison, endless rush, anxiety about the future, inflation, uncertainty, the pressure to produce, to post, to always be “active.” I feel we live with a divided heart between what we need and what the noise of the world tells me I should chase.

Matthew 6:33 confronts me, but it also comforts me. It is not a magic formula or a way of saying “I no longer worry about anything.” For me, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness means ordering my priorities: putting love, truth, integrity, and service before the algorithm, the like, the reward, or appearances. It is remembering that I am not what I produce, nor what I achieve, nor what others think of me. I am someone loved by God, called to live with purpose. 🙏💛

In today’s life, this does not mean stopping work or ignoring my responsibilities. It means I do not let anxiety take first place. It means that, even in the middle of uncertainty, I choose to trust, to be generous, to build community, and not to live only for myself. In Hive I apply it too: create with purpose, share generously, support others, and not reduce everything to numbers. Because in the end, what remains is the love with which we do things. 🌿

Thank you for reading me, Hive community. We’ll read each other soon. Blessings, and may we seek first what truly matters today! 👋💛✨

Welcome To The Kingdom! Read This First!

kingdombible — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:14:00 GMT

We haven't used this account in a few years but thought it would be a good idea to make an 'official' post for the community. To give you guys a bit of background and some features of posting to the Kingdom Bible community here on chain.

What is The Kingdom Bible Community?

We're a group of Christians on the blockchain that had an idea to fire up a weekly #bible study community. And while that hasn't been the focus over the past few years, it's still a fairly active community on chain. In fact, out of all the #christian communities on Hive, we are one of the more active ones.

But still....We need to grow :)

What denomination are you?

There's actually a few of us that started this, but overall we come from a diverse background of faith communities. And we think this adds to the potential of the Kingdom! If you want to know what denomination each of us are, ask away :)

What is the purpose of this community?

To share the good news of Christ!

The blockchain community and #web3 as a whole seems to lack exposure to truth. (John 14:6) And that's what the Kingdom is always designed to do. Share the good news, share our faith and break bread with fellow believers in a web 3 environment!

What can we expect when we post to this community?

I'm going to take the reigns here and let you know what I will do personally (@jongolson)

When you post to the Kingdom community, I will upvote your content (given that it's of good quality of course!) While my upvote isn't what it used to be, I have made the commitment to build back my Hive power. Slowly, those votes will be worth much more.
If you use the #bbh tag as the first few tags in your blog post, I will also upvote you in the BBH community. Which means, extra rewward for anyone posting here.

Can anyone post here?

Want to know the best part of the good news? Anyone can receive it. So what kind of Christians would we be if we didn't welcome everyone? And that includes people from all faiths including those even without faith.

Hey we may not agree with other, but truth can always be challenged. And its got nothing to hide behind close examination. So please do come and post, questions and topics from all are MORE than welcomed...They are encouraged!

Do you have a Discord community?

Absolutely!

And please do come and say hi! We share our posts on there that we create, talk about theology, discuss our faith and in @jongolson ' s case...Talk about bibles a lot lol

=> Be sure to join here!

What are the plans for the future of the Kingdom?

Grow the community!
Support all creators that are talking and posting to the community!
Weekly bible studies in Discord and maybe on different apps on chain.
Share our Savior! Talk about the good news! And grow the Kingdom into the largest #web3 Christian community online!

What are the rules of the community?

Read Matthew 7:12

Easy peasy :)

What will you do with the rewards from this account?

We will set it to to 50/50, so the Hive Power will remain to upvote and support the community. But we discussed sending the liquid rewards to a charity of everyone's choice with receipts and everything. Or we can power it all up and support the creators. It'll be up to everyone, how we will handle it.

Note: I am going to post this blog and then pin it to the top of the community. We want to welcome everyone with open arms and also keep these links and information ready for quick reference.