O encobrimento

O encobrimento

O encobrimento

Por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

Escrituras: 2 Samuel 11 and Numbers 32:23c

Have you ever covered up sin with more sin like David did in 2 Samuel when he had Uriah the Hittite killed?

When I found myself pregnant at 21, I panicked and thought, “I have to keep this a secret. How can I get rid of this problem quickly?” I made the plan, but I finally did not have my abortion until December 10, 1980, after I botched my first abortion appointment by not following protocol. This caused me to have to go home for Thanksgiving from college pregnant. God gave me several ways to escape my abortion, but I did not take them. I was convinced by the evil one that this was my only option.

Devising evil plans to cover up sin never has a good outcome. Look what happened to David’s baby with Bathsheba, and Uriah and the men who died with him, as a result of David’s sin. What about all the servants that knew about David’s adulterous affair? He caused many to stumble spiritually and to participate in his plans, and even Joab the commander of his army helped to secure Uriah’s death in battle.

Sin is all consuming, and if we allow it, it will destroy us and many other people.

“And be sure your sin will find you out.” (Numbers 32:23c)

God sees everything. então, when we think we are getting away with something, we are not; it is a lie from the devil, because God knows.

The best thing we can do is go running to God immediately and confess and repent. Perhaps even before we fall into sin and temptation, stop for a moment and pray. Consider the outcome of our decision.
Is it a good one? Does it glorify God or the evil one? Ask for help.

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. When have you sinned and tried to cover it up with another sin?
  2. What was the outcome?
  3. How did God restore you afterwards?
  4. Como podemos orar por você?

Please reach out if you need prayer or help overcoming the sins from your past and the destruction it has left behind in your life and in the lives of others. You can email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

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A raiz da amargura

A raiz da amargura

A raiz da amargura

Por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

Escrituras: Hebrews 12:14-15, Efésios 4:26-27, 31 and James 5:16uma

Hebrews 12:14-15
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by this many become defiled;

Efésios 4:26-27, 31
Be angry and sin not: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Deixe toda amargura, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking put away from you with all malice. And be kind to one another, compassivo, perdoando um ao outro, even as God in Christ forgave you.

James 5:16uma
Portanto, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone, and it seems like a hundred times a day you keep thinking about all the bad things they said and did to you. Each time you bring them to the Lord and forgive them, but it’s not working. The evil one keeps bringing all these offences into your mind and heart and he is tormenting you with them. You try to forgive them the best you can, but for some reason, it is not working. I had that happen to me recently.

When I journal in the morning to the Lord, I ask Him to reveal any blindness or secret sins that I am not aware of so they can be brought into the light. Each morning, I read The Bible for Hope by AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors). Each morning, I read a different topic and the Scriptures that go with it. One morning, I was reading about bitterness. The Lord removed my blindness in this area, and He showed me I was jealous and envious of my family, and because of that, I could not forgive them. I first needed to confess my sins to God and then ask Him to remove this huge root that had been growing for 30 anos. He had to do major surgery on my heart because this thing was huge. After all, Ele é o Grande Médico (I couldn’t resist that, lol). I asked Him to remove this root and to replace it with His love, alegria, and peace. And He did. It was done, no more struggling, no more playing old tapes, no more comparing their lives to mine. It was done. I was set free from my torment.

This root had prevented me from truly loving my family the way Christ wanted me to; instead I felt like a martyr. I was the poor little thing. That was a lie. God plucked me out of my family of origin, and I was adopted into God’s family. They don’t know the Lord. They are scrambling, trying to hold onto everything this world can give. EU, on the other hand, have an incorruptible inheritance that no one can take away. No one can pluck me out of the Father’s hand. I have eternal security, which is more valuable than anything else this world can offer me.

I no longer yearn to be accepted by them. I don’t need to feel like I belong, because I know I belong to God and His Son has covered all my sins. My life has been redeemed from destruction; He crowns me with loving kindness and tender mercies. I am a daughter of the King. And that’s just fine with me.

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. Do you struggle with forgiving others for what they have done to you in the past?
  2. Has it created a root of bitterness?
  3. Ask God to show you what is preventing you from truly loving and forgiving them.
  4. Como podemos orar por você?

I pray that you too can be set free from the chains of unforgiveness and bitterness. Se você precisar falar, just email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

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O resgate

O resgate

O resgate

por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais
Escrituras: Colossians 1: 13-14 and Isaiah 53:2e-3b and 62:2b

Colossians 13:1
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

Isaías 53:2e-3b
There is no beauty that we should desire Him. He is despised and rejected by men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.

Last week, my parents had to put down their beloved dog of 16 anos. This little fella was like a child to them. He was beautiful to look at, a full breed Chihuahua, reddish brown with a big bushy tail. He looked like a miniature fox. But he was quite spoiled e could do whatever he wanted. We all called him, “The Little Prince.”

The grief was too much for them, so when I went to see them five days later, my dad said, “I want you to find us a dog.”

“Oh, okay,” I said.

EU had no idea where to even start, so I texted my daughter who has rescued four dogs, “How can I find them a dog?” She made a few suggestions, so I went online and started searching, putting in their criteria. I came to this little guy named Happy Boy e showed my mom, and she said, "Oh não, I don’t want that one.”

I agree, his photo was not very flattering. He looked kind of scruffy. Nothing to be desired. Sound familiar? Em Isaías 53:2e-3b, Jesus is described as, “There is no beauty that we should desire Him. He is despised and rejected by men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.”

I made a few phone calls and found a place, so after I left there, I went to go find them a dog. When I arrived at the éhelter in, I looked at a few dogs, but none matched their criteria. They found one for me in a different city, so they made a call and I was on my way.

His name was Happy Boy, the same dog I found online that my mom did not want. Oh well, I was going to look at him anyway. He fit their criteria; his description read: friendly, loving, gentle, easy going, all the things they were looking for, but he was not pretty. I finally find this place located in a parking lot on the grounds of the Palm Beach Kennel Club.

I asked the young woman if I could see Happy Boy e she told me to wait outside and she would bring him to me. As I waited, I started a video to show my parents this little guy. When I saw him come, I said, “Hey, little guy, let me see you,” and he came running and jumped on my legs and was running all around. He was a bundle of joy and full of fun and energy. Eu pensei, “Oh my, this is their dog. He looked much cuter than his picture. então, I called my parents and did a video call so they could see him. I told them that I could pick them up and take them to see Happy Boy the next day .

Once they saw him in the video, my dad said, “Bring him to us.”

“You mean buy him now?” I asked.

"Sim,” he said.

I said, “Okay,” and thought to myself, “I guess we are doing this.”

então, I went inside and filled out the papers and paid for Happy Boy. The young woman said we want to take a picture. Chen I picked this little guy up, he didn’t stop licking my face. I tried to raise my chin, but I could not escape his enthusiasm. He was so thankful, but I don’t think he understood he was being rescued. He just was so full of love que he couldn’t contain himself.

We were rescued also, by the precious blood of Jesus shed on the cross for us. I don’t think I understood the magnitude of this until recently. His death purchased my eternal life. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, (Referência. Colossians 1:13-14).

On the drive to my parents’ home, this little guy settled in nicely, still panting because it was so hot. I had him lay down on the front passenger’s seat. He must have licked my hand for five minutes, as I was holding his leash so he would not fall off the seat. He started to dose off, feeling safe, comfortable, and cool. For the last ten minutes, he became a little antsy and jumped into my lap, and I finished the remaining part of our ride with this guy literally in my face. It was so adorable. He is such a love, a pure joy.

We arrived at my parents just in time as they had just pulled into the garage with a huge box in their trunk. They had just come back from the pet store with this big fence for their new little member of the family. This would not only keep him under supervision but also give him a space for his bed, new toys, and water. This was probably três times the size of his old cage at the éhelter.

I called several times over the next few days to find out how they were all adjusting, and the response was an astounding, “We are all doing well, e “Randy” (his new name), is adjusting nicely.” Doesn’t God give us a new name too?

Isaías 62:2b, “You shall be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord will name.”

I hope this story touched your hearts, too.

Jesus purchased our freedom with His blood on the cross. He rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of Light. He also gave us a new name. I pray you have experienced this transformation for yourself. If you want to talk to someone about what it means to have a relationship with God, to be born again, por favor me mande um email para: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

 

“Happy Boy”
This picture was taken on the first day of his rescue from the shelter. Junho 6, 2025

The Rescue bu Toni Weis, HAPPY BOY

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Sofrimento, uma bênção ou maldição?

Sofrimento, uma bênção ou maldição?

Sofrimento, uma bênção ou maldição?

por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

Escrituras: John 16:33b, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Hebrews 4:16, Isaías 43:19

In the world you will have tribulations (trials and suffering); mas tenha bom ânimo (take courage), Eu venci o mundo. (John 16:33b)

Blessed be God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation (affliction), that we may comfort those who are in any trouble (affliction), with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation (comfort and encouragement) also abounds (is abundant) through Christ. (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

senhor, I have been struggling for quite a few years while persevering in prayer for my children Quem have been suffering some of the worst trials anyone can endure: betrayal, divorce, relational problems, mental health issues, a debilitating undiagnosed illness, harsh judgement from others, solidão, depressão, and fear. I am crying out to Sou to help me understand e to help me encourage them. Help me to love them and listen to them to validate and affirm them. These trials have left my children feeling all alone in their struggles; friends and family have left them. They have been judged harshly by others who do not understand.

How do I encourage them when I too am struggling? Turn my perspective around, give me a Godly view of what You are doing so I can encourage them to look up to You, because You are our only hope. Eu sei Sou are a good Father and You do not allow your children to suffer longer than is necessary. But it has been over 3 years and 24 doctors later with no diagnosis for my son. He struggles because there is no vindication, and he is being judged harshly by others. My daughter is fearful to trust a man again because of the betrayal she experienced. My granddaughter is suffering with rejection wounds and anger issues, who cannot understand why her dad and mom are divorced. She struggles to believe in You because she does not perceive You as a good Father.

I am humbling myself before Sou. I am running to Sour throne and bowing down my will, my thoughts, my heartache, and pain, and I am giving them all to Sou. I am boldly coming to Your throne of grace to receive mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. Take all our pain, suffering, confusion, and exchange them with Your peace, Your love, Your joy, Your presence, e make us a beautiful living testimony of Sour faithfulness to a world that is watching us and how we deal with these trials. Show them, senhor, how great a God You are. We want Sou to be magnified and glorified through our testimonies. Give us the strength and courage to stay strong, to suffer well, and to be humble and teachable. Increase our faith and trust in You so that we will not be shaken, nor will we waver, but instead, we will stand strong on Your Word and Your Truth that will endure forever.

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. How have you been suffering lately?
  2. Has God reveumaled the purpose for your suffering?
  3. Has God used you to minister to others because of what you have endured?
  4. How can we come alongside and encourage you during this time?

We live in a fallen world, and suffering is a part of life, but prolonged suffering is hard, and we can feel all alone in our suffering. Please reach out if you need prayer or encouragement: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

You are loved dearly,

Toni

Obrigada, senhor, for the blessing of suffering because it brings me closer to You. It humbles me and gets my attention so I am ready and willing to hear from You. Thank You that through my suffering I am conformed to the image of Jesus. I pray through my suffering I will have a greater capacity to love and have compassion for others who suffer. I know You never waste my suffering but You use it for my good and Your glory.

The Lord gave me this verse:
Isaías 43:19
Contemplar, vou fazer uma coisa nova, agora ele brotará; você não saberá disso? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

 

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A paz de Deus

A paz de Deus

A paz de Deus

por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

Referências bíblicas: Salmo 119:165, Gálatas 5:22-23, John 16:33, Salmo 147:4, Isaías 9:6, John 10:29, and Daniel 2:21

Ótimo paz aqueles que amam a tua lei: e nada os ofenderá. Salmo 119:165

Mas o fruto do Espírito é o amor, alegria, paz, longanimidade, gentileza, bondade, fé, mansidão, temperança: contra tal não há lei. Gálatas 5:22-23

Essas coisas eu falei com você, que em Mim você possa ter paz. No mundo você terá tribulações; mas tenha bom ânimo, Eu venci o mundo. John 16:33

Todos neste mundo desejam paz. Os políticos estão prometendo paz, mas eles não podem entregar isso.

Por que ansiamos pela paz em nossas almas? Porque todos fomos criados por Deus, que oferece esta paz a todos os Seus filhos. A paz está listada em terceiro lugar na lista dos frutos do Espírito em Gálatas 5:22-23.

Jesus told us in John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation, testes, e sofrimento, mas tenha certeza e confiança de que venci o mundo.”

Deus nos criou para um relacionamento com Ele, mas tentamos preencher esse vazio em nossos corações com todo tipo de coisas, mas nada satisfaz. Somente um relacionamento com Jesus pode satisfazer nosso anseio de comunhão com nosso Deus Criador e Pai..

Jesus é a resposta para todos os problemas que enfrentamos neste mundo. Ele cura nossos corações partidos e cura nossas feridas (referência. Salmo 147:3). Ele é o Grande Médico.

Em Isaías 9:6, que é uma predição de Seu nascimento, afirma que Jesus será chamado de Maravilhoso Conselheiro, Deus poderoso, Pai Eterno, Príncipe da Paz.

Como podemos descrever a paz de Deus para alguém que nunca a experimentou?? É o conhecimento de que estou perdoado, e não preciso mais esconder meus pecados e segredos. Não preciso mais usar máscara e fingir que está tudo bem. Eu posso ser real. Sou amado e aceito por Deus do jeito que sou porque Jesus pagou a dívida do meu pecado na cruz. Não estou mais separado de Deus. Posso amar e perdoar os outros por causa do que Deus fez por mim. eu estou livre. Isso é o que me dá paz. Eu não pertenço mais ao diabo; Fui comprado pelo precioso sangue de Jesus. Eu pertenço a Deus agora, e ninguém pode me arrancar da mão do Pai (referência. John 10:29).

Another kind of peace comes from trusting God, no matter what is going on in the world or in my personal life. During this very turbulent and sometimes toxic election cycle, I worked 9 days of early voting, and I will work on Election Day, which is a 14.5-hour day. I still have peace.

Do you know why I have peace? I recognize that God is in control. None of this is taking Him by surprise. Daniel 2:21 says “He changes the times and the seasons; He removes Kings and raises Kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those how have understanding.”

God is the one ultimately who decides who runs this country. We still need to do our part. I vote. I put a “Não on Amendment 4” signs on my lawn, and I have worked the polls for over a decade. I thank God for giving me this time to do it, the strength and endurance to wake up at 4:30 SOU, e I pray daily.

O inimigo está continuamente tentando roubar sua paz porque ele sabe que você pertence a Deus. Ele não pode levar seu espírito para o inferno, mas ele pode atormentar você.

Passe algum tempo a sós com o Senhor em um lugar tranquilo, e permita que Seu Espírito Santo ministre a você. Ele te ama tanto, e Ele conhece suas lutas. Ele recolhe suas lágrimas em uma garrafa. Ele sabe tudo sobre você, e Ele ainda te ama mais do que você pode compreender. Peça a Ele para cobri-lo com Sua paz e protegê-lo. Tome a decisão diária de caminhar na paz Dele, independentemente do que esteja acontecendo ao seu redor..

Perguntas para levar a sério:

1.) Are you experiencing God’s peace right now?
If yes, why do you feel peace?

If no, o que está impedindo você de experimentar Sua paz?

2.) How can we encourage you and pray for you today?

Minha oração por você é que você experimente a paz e a alegria do Senhor em seu coração, mente, e alma. Entre em contato. Estamos aqui para você. Envie-me um e-mail para: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

 

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Minha ferida de rejeição

Minha ferida de rejeição

Minha ferida de rejeição

Por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

Escrituras: John 4:13-14 e 1 Corinthians 13:4-8uma

John 4:13-14
Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of the water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”

1 Corinthians 13:4-8uma
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.

Why do I long to belong to my earthly family?

Why is that rejection wound so deep?

Why do I want most what I cannot have?

The Lord speaking through the Holy Spirit, “Because, dear Little Bird, you were created to love and be loved, especially by your family. It’s how I created you. The well is dry, Little Bird. Stop hoping; Stop dropping your bucket down expecting them to fill it. I only can fill you. I am the Living Cater, springing up into eternal life. Chen you drink this water, you will never thirst again. Come, Little Bird, let Me fill you until overflowing. Allow My love, so gentle and so kind, heal all your broken places. euet My peace cover you like a warm blanket on a cool winter night, and let My joy fill your heart and mind with hope and true contentment. Will you allow Me to do that for you?”

"Sim, senhor, I surrender all. I want Sou to be my all in all. I want Sou to fill the longing in my heart. I want Sou to validate and affirm me. I want Sou to give me peace that the world can never give me. I want Sour love to flow through me. Your love is gentle, kind, patient, not puffed up, not selfish, does not hold onto wrongs, but instead rejoices in the truth, bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Your love never fails.”

 

Querido, I know your heart has been broken too. I pray you will allow Jesus to heal you in all your broken places and allow His Living Water to fill you.

Questions to take to heart:

  1. Have you experienced rejection in your past?
  2. Do you still struggle with rejection even now at times?
  3. What do you do to help you overcome and heal that deep wound?
  4. How can we pray for you in this area?

I pray you know how much you are loved by God. He has a beautiful plan for your life. Chat the enemy meant for evil, God can turn around for your good and His glory. Entre em contato se precisar conversar: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

 

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