Melody Jacob

My heart is full.

As I celebrate another year of life, there is one truth that echoes louder than every other thought in my heart:

It is Your hands that hold me, Lord.

You have never let me fall.

Through every season, every victory, every challenge, every lesson, and every blessing, Your hands have remained on my life.

Even when I wandered, You drew me closer.

Even when I doubted, You remained faithful.

Even when I felt weak, You became my strength.

Who am I that You are so mindful of me?

I am simply a girl enjoying this beautiful earth You have given her.

A daughter covered by grace.

A life sustained by mercy.

A testimony of Your goodness.

Jesus, You are worthy of all my praise.

You are my firm foundation.

You are the Rock on which I stand.

If I were the one holding on to You, I would have let go many times. But because You are the One holding me, I have never fallen.

You know my story.

You know the chapters that nobody else knows.

You know every prayer I whispered when nobody was listening.

You know every tear that fell when nobody was watching.

Yet You chose me.

You called me Your daughter.

You covered me with mercy.

You surrounded me with love.

You planted me deeply in Your grace.

Who can remove me from Your hands?

No one.

You are my solid ground.

You are my refuge.

You are my strength.

You are my strength.

You are my everything.

As a child, I remember looking into the sky.

I did not fully understand what I was seeing, but I always felt there was someone watching over me.

Someone protecting me.

Someone guiding me.

Years later, I realized my life was never ordinary.

You had Your hand upon me before I understood who You were.

My life was never simply meant to exist.

It was designed to make impact.

Lord, who am I that You found me worthy?

I appreciate Your goodness.

Thank You for life.

Thank You for wisdom.

Thank You for growth.

Thank You for protection.

Thank You for mercy.

Thank You for every blessing I can see and every blessing I cannot.

MY BIRTHDAY DECLARATIONS

Today, standing in gratitude and faith, I speak over my life.

Every spirit of stagnation is broken.

Every limitation is broken.

Every negative word spoken against me is cancelled.

Every curse, every covenant, and every agreement that does not align with the will of God concerning my life is broken, In Jesus' name. Amen

What held previous generations back will not hold me back.

I reject every pattern that does not glorify God.

I reject every cycle that steals peace, joy, purpose, and progress.

I walk in freedom.

I walk in grace.

I walk in favour.

I walk in divine purpose.

No gathering against me shall prosper.

No evil declaration shall stand

I am covered by the blood of Jesus.

My life is a shining light.

I am the salt of the earth.

Wherever I go, I will bring joy.

Wherever I go, I will bring peace.

Wherever I go, I will leave behind evidence of God's goodness.

I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord.

For my birthday outfit, I wore a beautiful yellow dress, but you know what? I changed into a black outfit before we entered the boat to Loch Leven Castle. If there’s one thing I really look good in, it’s yellow—I mean, you all told me, and I appreciate your words.

As part of my birthday wish list was to spend most of my time in nature, we also went to two more castles the next day. One I have shared with you is Newark Castle, and the other one I have not shared on the blog yet, but the name is Bothwell Castle. And guess what? My partner already made reservations—we are finally visiting the most visited castle and the most talked-about city in Scotland: Edinburgh Castle.

I have been to Edinburgh several times, but you know what? I’ve taken photos in front of the castle, but I have never entered it. I mean, look at me—I was like, “£22 just to enter a castle?” But I give it to them—even the view in front of the castle is amazing. But now that we are members of histroc scotland walla we get to enter for free isnt that lovely? yes it is.

My partner and I have decided to read about locations before we visit them, so no more learning about everything on sight and then reading more about it later to share. He said he wants to know the must-sees and understand everything while touring the locations we travel to.

We have to travel to Edinburgh after  attending church, and the drive should be about one hour. After church, get a bite, and then start heading out this Sunday. I can’t wait to share the photos with you all.