Lady Chaplain LC

02/04/2026

01/31/2026

Day 21 of 21
Celebration and Commitment
Isaiah 58:12 is inside a powerful passage about true devotion, not just religious activity. The verse says (paraphrased):

“You will rebuild the ancient ruins… you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.”

So how do celebration and commitment flow from this?

1. Commitment comes first: live the kind of faith God describes. In Isaiah 58, God makes it clear that commitment isn’t about rituals alone—it’s about how you live.

Real commitment looks like:
• Defending justice and caring for the oppressed
• Feeding the hungry and helping the poor
• Choosing integrity, humility, and compassion
• Keeping God’s ways even when it costs you

This kind of obedience shows you’re seriously committed, not just outwardly religious.

Commitment here equals consistent, obedient action aligned with God’s heart.

2. Celebration is the result: restoration and purpose.

Isaiah 58:12 is a promise, not a command. When people live with that commitment, God responds with restoration.

Celebration comes because:
• Broken things get rebuilt (relationships, communities, faith)
• Your life gains meaning beyond yourself
• Others are blessed through your obedience
• You are given an honorable identity: “Repairer… Restorer…”

This isn’t shallow happiness—it’s deep joy that comes from seeing God work through you.

Celebration here equal joy, honor, and fulfillment that flow from faithful living.

3. The pattern is clear;
Commitment → Restoration → Celebration

You don’t chase celebration directly.
You commit to God’s ways, and celebration follows naturally.

4. Practical takeaway;
If you’re seeking what Isaiah 58:12 promises:
• Commit daily to justice, mercy, and humility
• Serve where things are broken
• Stay faithful even when no one applauds

Over time, God turns that commitment into a life worth celebrating.

Prayer of Celebration and Commitment (Isaiah 58:12)

Heavenly Father, We thank You for Your promise of restoration. You take what is broken and make it strong again.
You rebuild ancient ruins, and You give purpose to our lives.

Today, we commit ourselves to Your ways. Make our hearts sensitive to justice, our hands ready to serve,
and our lives aligned with Your will.
Use us to repair what has been torn down and to restore paths where many have lost their way.

We celebrate in faith, knowing that You are at work. We rejoice that You call us Repairers of broken walls and Restorers of streets with dwellings.
Thank You for the honor of partnering with You in healing lives, families, and communities.

Strengthen our commitment when the work feels heavy,and let our joy remain rooted in You. May our obedience bring glory to Your name and hope to those around us.

We receive Your promise with gratitude
and walk forward in faith, celebrating Your faithfulness and committing ourselves fully to You.

Amen.
Praying for you and your family today and always.
Blessings
Pastor Lisa

01/30/2026

Day 20 of 21
Rebuilder Of Broken Walls
Isaiah 58:12 says:

“Those from among you shall build the old waste places;
You shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach,
The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.”

To be a “rebuilder of broken walls” in the sense Isaiah means, you have to read it in the context of the whole chapter, not just the verse. Isaiah 58 makes it clear that restoration flows from obedience, justice, compassion, and right relationship with God and people.

Here’s how that plays out practically:

1. Live a faith that goes beyond religion;

Earlier in Isaiah 58, God criticizes empty fasting and religious performance. Being a rebuilder starts with a heart aligned with God, not just rituals.

Practically:
• Walk humbly with God
• Let your faith show in daily choices, not just worship moments
• Be consistent, not performative

Broken walls are often caused by hypocrisy; they’re rebuilt by integrity.

2. Practice justice and compassion;

God defines true fasting as:
• Loosing chains of injustice
• Freeing the oppressed
• Feeding the hungry
• Caring for the poor and vulnerable

To rebuild broken walls:
• Stand up for what’s right
• Protect the vulnerable
• Use your voice, time, or resources to heal what’s been damaged.

Walls fall through neglect and oppression; they rise through mercy and justice.

3. Restore relationships and community;

“Repairer of the breach” speaks to relational fractures—between people, families, communities, and God.

This means:
• Promoting reconciliation
• Forgiving and helping others heal
• Being a peacemaker instead of a divider

Sometimes rebuilding is less about structures and more about trust.

4. Rebuild foundations for future generations;

“You shall raise up the foundations of many generations” points to legacy.

Ask yourself:
• Am I passing on godly values?
• Am I modeling faith, honesty, and love?
• Am I leaving something stronger behind?

Rebuilders think long-term, not just about today.

5. Honor God’s ways, including rest and devotion;

Later in Isaiah 58, God emphasizes honoring the Sabbath—not as a rule, but as alignment with His rhythm.

Rebuilders:
• Respect God’s boundaries
• Value rest, worship, and obedience
• Don’t rebuild using the same patterns that caused collapse

Summary:
To be a rebuilder of broken walls according to Isaiah 58:12 is to:
• Live authentically with God
• Act justly and love mercy
• Heal divisions
• Invest in future generations
• Walk in obedience and humility.

When you do that, restoration follows—and people will recognize you as someone who makes broken places livable again.

Prayer: Becoming a Rebuilder of Broken Walls

Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a willing heart.
Your Word says that those who walk in Your ways will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore what has been broken for generations.

Lord, rebuild me first. Search my heart and remove anything that weakens my walk with You— pride, hypocrisy, injustice, or indifference.
Teach me to live a faith that is genuine and obedient.

Make me a repairer of the breach.
Use me to heal broken relationships,
to speak peace where there is division,
and to stand for justice where there has been oppression. Give me eyes to see the hurting and courage to act, not just to pray.

Strengthen me to raise foundations
that will bless future generations.
Let my words, actions, and decisions
create safe places where others can dwell and grow. Help me build with truth, love, and integrity.

Teach me to honor Your ways, Lord—
to walk in humility, to delight in obedience, and to rest in You so I do not rebuild in my own strength.

Call me, shape me, and use me
as a restorer of streets to dwell in.
Let my life point others to Your healing power and bring glory to Your name.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Praying for you and your family today and always.
Peace and Blessings
Pastor Lisa

01/29/2026

Day 19 of 21
Becoming A Well Watered Garden
Isaiah 58:11 is a beautiful, very practical promise.

“The LORD will guide you always;
He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.”

To “become a well-watered garden” according to the passage, we have to read it in context (Isaiah 58). The promise flows out of a way of living, not just a desire for blessing.

Here’s what Isaiah shows leads to that kind of life;

1. Live a life of genuine compassion (not empty religion).

Earlier in Isaiah 58, God says He’s not impressed by fasting or spiritual practices that ignore people’s pain.

Instead, He calls for:
• Loosing the chains of injustice
• Sharing food with the hungry
• Caring for the poor, oppressed, and vulnerable

"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen…?” (Isaiah 58:6–7)

A well-watered life begins when your faith moves outward, not just upward.

2. Stop oppression and harmful speech.

Isaiah 58:9 warns against:
• Pointing fingers
• Speaking wickedly
• Using power to harm others

A garden can’t thrive in poisoned soil.
Healthy relationships and integrity keep the ground fertile.

3. Pour yourself out for others.

Verse 10 is key:

“If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed…”

This is counterintuitive—but God says pouring out leads to being filled.

When you become a channel, not a container, the water keeps flowing.

4. Trust God for ongoing guidance and renewal.

Then comes verse 11:
• The Lord will guide you always
• He will satisfy your needs
• He will strengthen you

The “well-watered garden” is someone who:
• Depends on God daily
• Lets Him direct their steps
• Receives renewal even in dry seasons

The source is God, not circumstances.

5. Rest and delight in the Lord (Sabbath posture).

Later in Isaiah 58:13–14, God highlights honoring the Sabbath—not just a day off, but a heart posture of trust and delight in Him.

A garden flourishes when it’s not constantly overworked.

In short: To be a well-watered garden:
• Practice justice and mercy
• Care for the needy
• Guard your words and actions
• Live generously
• Stay rooted in God’s guidance
• Rest and delight in Him

The result Is;
Sustained life, inner renewal, and overflow—even in dry seasons.

Prayer To Become A Well Watered Garden According To Isaiah 58:11
(you can pray it slowly or return to it often):

Lord, You are my source, my guide, and my sustainer. You promise to lead me always, to satisfy my needs in dry and weary places, and to strengthen me from the inside out.

I ask You to make me like a well-watered garden, not dry with selfishness or routine religion, but alive with compassion, justice, and love.

Search my heart and remove anything
that blocks the flow of Your Spirit—
pride, impatience, indifference, careless words, or habits that harm others.

Teach me to pour myself out for the hungry, the weary, and the overlooked.
Help me loosen the chains of injustice,
to walk gently, speak kindly, and live with integrity before You and others.

In seasons that feel scorched or empty,
remind me that You are my spring,
whose waters never fail. Strengthen my body, my soul, and my faith so that life flows through me to others.

Guide me always, Lord. Help me rest in You, delight in You, and trust You as my continual source.

Make my life a place where Your life grows—fruitful, refreshed, and full of grace.
Amen.

Praying for you and your family today and always.
Blessings On Blessings
Pastor Lisa

01/28/2026

Day 18 of 21
God Will Satisfy You
Isaiah 58:11 says:

“The LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought,and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)

According to this verse, God satisfies you in several ways:
• Continuous guidance – You’re not left guessing; God leads you steadily through life.
• Inner satisfaction even in hard times – “Satisfy your soul in drought” means He meets your deepest needs even when circumstances are dry, painful, or lacking.
• Renewed strength – “Strengthen your bones” points to physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal.
• Lasting fruitfulness – Like a watered garden, your life becomes vibrant, nourished, and life-giving to others.
• Unfailing supply – God’s provision isn’t temporary; it’s like a spring that never runs dry.

Big picture: God doesn’t just satisfy surface desires—He sustains, restores, and fills you from the inside out, especially when you’re faithful and compassionate (this is the context of Isaiah 58).

Prayer:

Lord, You are my guide and my provider.
Lead me continually in Your ways, even when I don’t understand the path.
In seasons of drought—when I feel empty, weary, or uncertain—
satisfy my soul with Your presence and Your truth.

Strengthen me from the inside out;
renew my spirit, my body, and my faith.
Make my life like a well-watered garden, fruitful, alive, and full of Your peace. Let Your Spirit flow through me like a spring that never runs dry, so I may reflect Your love to others.

I trust You to be my lasting satisfaction.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Praying for you and your family today and always.
Blessings On Blessings
Pastor Lisa

01/27/2026

Day 17 of 21
God Will Guide You
According to Isaiah 58:11–12, God’s guidance looks like this:
• He guides you continually – “The Lord will guide you always” (v.11). This means steady, ongoing direction, not just occasional help.
• He sustains you even in hard seasons – He satisfies your needs “in a sun-scorched land,” showing guidance that doesn’t disappear when life is dry or difficult.
• He strengthens you – You’re described as being like a “well-watered garden,” meaning His guidance brings renewal and stability.

And Isaiah 58:12 shows the result of that guidance:
• You help restore what was broken – “You will rebuild the ancient ruins.”
• You become a restorer for others – Called a “repairer of broken walls” and a “restorer of streets with dwellings.”

Heavenly Father,
You promise to guide me always, and I lean on that promise now.
Lead me step by step, even when the path feels unclear.
In dry and difficult seasons, satisfy my soul and renew my strength.
Make me like a well-watered garden, rooted in You and never lacking Your life-giving presence.

Lord, rebuild what has been broken in and around me.
Use my life to restore what time, pain, or sin has damaged.
Make me a repairer of broken walls and a restorer of paths where others may walk in peace.

Guide me not only for my own sake,
but so that Your healing and hope may flow through me to others.
I trust You to lead me always.
Amen

In short: God guides you by sustaining, strengthening, and directing your life so that you can bring restoration—to yourself and to others.

Praying for you and your family today and always.
Blessings On Blessings
Pastor Lisa

Day 16 of 21
Healing Will Spring Up
Isaiah 58:8 says that healing will come quickly—almost suddenly. Most translations phrase it like this:
• “Your healing shall spring up speedily” (ESV, KJV)
• “Your healing will quickly appear” (NIV)
• “Your healing shall spring forth speedily” (NKJV)

The picture is of something bursting forth, like plants after rain or light at sunrise. So according to the verse, healing doesn’t creep in slowly—it springs up, breaks out, and comes without delay, as part of God’s response to living justly, caring for others, and walking in obedience (the broader context of Isaiah 58).

How healing “springs up” in this passage;

1. Healing is the outcome of righteous living. Isaiah 58 addresses people who were fasting and performing religious acts but neglecting justice, mercy, and care for others. God explains that true worship includes:
• Loosing the bonds of injustice
• Caring for the poor and oppressed
• Sharing food with the hungry
• Treating others with dignity

When God’s people align their lives with His heart—loving others, acting justly, and walking humbly—healing naturally follows. It is not forced or delayed; it “springs up,” suggesting suddenness and vitality.

2. Healing is swift and divinely initiated
The phrase “spring up speedily” implies that healing is not slow or uncertain. It comes from God and appears like new growth breaking through the ground. This healing can include:
• Physical restoration
• Emotional and spiritual renewal
• Social and communal healing
• Restoration of broken relationships

3. Healing is accompanied by light and guidance. The verse begins with “your light shall break forth like the dawn.” Healing is connected with clarity, hope, and direction. As darkness lifts, people experience renewal and purpose. God’s righteousness leads the way, meaning He actively guides and orders their steps.

4. Healing is protected by God’s presence. The promise concludes with “the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.” This means God surrounds His people—going before them and protecting behind them. Healing occurs in an environment of divine covering and security, not vulnerability.

The bigger picture; Isaiah 58:8 teaches that healing flows from a transformed life, one that reflects God’s character through compassion, justice, and sincere devotion. Healing is not merely a personal benefit—it is part of God’s broader work of restoration when His people live as He intends.

In conclusion, healing “springs up” when God’s people move beyond outward religion into inward obedience that overflows into loving action.

Prayer for Healing to Spring Up (Isaiah 58:8)

Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a humble heart, trusting in Your word and Your faithfulness. You have promised that when we walk in Your ways, our light will break forth like the dawn and our healing will spring up speedily. I hold onto that promise today.

Lord, search my heart and align me with Your righteousness. Where there is selfishness, replace it with compassion. Where there is injustice, teach me to walk in truth and mercy. Help me to live a life that reflects Your love—not just in words, but in action.

I ask now for healing to spring up according to Your will. Let it rise like fresh growth after rain—strong, living, and full of hope. Bring healing to my body, my mind, my emotions, and my spirit. Where there has been pain, weariness, or brokenness, let Your restoring power flow freely.

Father, let Your light break through every place of darkness. Shine Your truth into situations that feel confusing or heavy. Guide my steps with Your righteousness going before me, and guard me with Your glory surrounding me behind. I trust that I am not walking alone, but covered by Your presence.

Teach me to walk in obedience and love, knowing that healing is not only something You give, but something You grow within us as we live according to Your heart. I receive Your peace, Your strength, and Your restoration today.

I thank You in advance for the healing that is springing up—even now—because Your word never fails.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

01/26/2026

Day 16 of 21
Healing Will Spring Up
Isaiah 58:8 says that healing will come quickly—almost suddenly. Most translations phrase it like this:
• “Your healing shall spring up speedily” (ESV, KJV)
• “Your healing will quickly appear” (NIV)
• “Your healing shall spring forth speedily” (NKJV)

The picture is of something bursting forth, like plants after rain or light at sunrise. So according to the verse, healing doesn’t creep in slowly—it springs up, breaks out, and comes without delay, as part of God’s response to living justly, caring for others, and walking in obedience (the broader context of Isaiah 58).

How healing “springs up” in this passage;

1. Healing is the outcome of righteous living. Isaiah 58 addresses people who were fasting and performing religious acts but neglecting justice, mercy, and care for others. God explains that true worship includes:
• Loosing the bonds of injustice
• Caring for the poor and oppressed
• Sharing food with the hungry
• Treating others with dignity

When God’s people align their lives with His heart—loving others, acting justly, and walking humbly—healing naturally follows. It is not forced or delayed; it “springs up,” suggesting suddenness and vitality.

2. Healing is swift and divinely initiated
The phrase “spring up speedily” implies that healing is not slow or uncertain. It comes from God and appears like new growth breaking through the ground. This healing can include:
• Physical restoration
• Emotional and spiritual renewal
• Social and communal healing
• Restoration of broken relationships

3. Healing is accompanied by light and guidance. The verse begins with “your light shall break forth like the dawn.” Healing is connected with clarity, hope, and direction. As darkness lifts, people experience renewal and purpose. God’s righteousness leads the way, meaning He actively guides and orders their steps.

4. Healing is protected by God’s presence. The promise concludes with “the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.” This means God surrounds His people—going before them and protecting behind them. Healing occurs in an environment of divine covering and security, not vulnerability.

The bigger picture; Isaiah 58:8 teaches that healing flows from a transformed life, one that reflects God’s character through compassion, justice, and sincere devotion. Healing is not merely a personal benefit—it is part of God’s broader work of restoration when His people live as He intends.

In conclusion, healing “springs up” when God’s people move beyond outward religion into inward obedience that overflows into loving action.

Prayer for Healing to Spring Up (Isaiah 58:8)

Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a humble heart, trusting in Your word and Your faithfulness. You have promised that when we walk in Your ways, our light will break forth like the dawn and our healing will spring up speedily. I hold onto that promise today.

Lord, search my heart and align me with Your righteousness. Where there is selfishness, replace it with compassion. Where there is injustice, teach me to walk in truth and mercy. Help me to live a life that reflects Your love—not just in words, but in action.

I ask now for healing to spring up according to Your will. Let it rise like fresh growth after rain—strong, living, and full of hope. Bring healing to my body, my mind, my emotions, and my spirit. Where there has been pain, weariness, or brokenness, let Your restoring power flow freely.

Father, let Your light break through every place of darkness. Shine Your truth into situations that feel confusing or heavy. Guide my steps with Your righteousness going before me, and guard me with Your glory surrounding me behind. I trust that I am not walking alone, but covered by Your presence.

Teach me to walk in obedience and love, knowing that healing is not only something You give, but something You grow within us as we live according to Your heart. I receive Your peace, Your strength, and Your restoration today.

I thank You in advance for the healing that is springing up—even now—because Your word never fails.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Praying for you and your family today and always.
Blessings On Blessings
Pastor Lisa