Perfect King's Imperfect Princess

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. - 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) “I feel so anxious all the time,” the woman’s eyes were downcast, ashamed of her admission. “That’s hard. What do you do to try to counteract it?” I asked gently. “Oh, I try to keep busy. I try to think about other things.” She had come for prayer after our church se...

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. - Colossians 3:23-24 NLT “You are such a hard worker!” I was weeding a flower bed at a Bible camp alongside an elderly lady who gave me the unexpected compliment. I used to be lazy as a...

Earning Points with God? Ep 55 How to Receive God's unconditional love and acceptance You missed four days of devotions. You are not a good Christian. God must not be happy with you. I stood looking out the rain-streaked window and felt like a terrible loser. I should have combatted the lies of the enemy with the truth of God’s word. I thought I would disappoint God if I didn’t read the Bible ever...

Aaaahhhh! Ugh, I did it again! How can I be so stupid? I’m such a terrible mom! I’m an awful Christian. The silence that fell after my outburst was thick with accusation. I breathed hard as I looked at my children across the room. I had prayed for patience for years, but once again, had lost my temper with my four precious sons. The condemning thoughts and negative feelings came fast and furious....

“Goodbye Daddy! You can go to be with Jesus now. I love you. See you in heaven.” I was shouting through my tears on the phone. April 30, 2021, was the last time I spoke to my dad on Earth. He had had a massive heart attack. I tried to see him at the hospital, but they wouldn’t let me because of COVID. A few hours later, he slipped into eternity. I found it hard to process my grief while having to...

My devotion originally published on March 10th, 2026 / Sheyvah Rex “You’re not a good Christian because you committed that terrible sin yesterday,” the voice in my head was accusing. “You confessed it to Me. I have already forgiven you. Walk in my love.” I had a choice. Would I believe the voice of the enemy bringing me disgrace or the truth of God’s word bringing me forgiveness and joy? Would I h...

My lovely parents several months before Daddy died in 2021 “Ow!” Dad squealed. My mother attempted to clean up her husband in the small restroom. My father had had dementia for five years and lost control of his bodily functions in the last two years of his life. Stress comes in different forms. Caregiving is not for the faint of heart. Mom displayed her love for Dad not only in words but consiste...

“I haven’t seen you in years!” Elizabeth exclaimed. “Actually, I came to see you last week,” I smiled. “Do you want to go for a car ride to the beach and get a mocha?” An hour later, on our way back, she asked if we could drive by the beach and get a mocha. “We just did!” I reassured her. Elizabeth had been part of our former church and had babysat our sons. Now she is in the dementia ward of a lo...

Just one more episode of this delicious show , I told myself one evening. Just one more chapter of this titillating book , I thought the next day. Little by little, I felt like I was slipping further away from God as my entertainment choices became more risqué. Have you too lived to satisfy your sinful nature? Our verse for today says that if we do, then we will reap decay and death. But if we liv...

It seemed beautiful and thrilling but also dangerous and terrifying. The first kiss was full of mystery and promise, but I began weeping. While dating as a young adult, I made wrong choices regarding physical boundaries in a relationship. God is faithful, and he forgave me. In a new relationship, I had to ask him for help daily to choose the righteous way. Sometimes we think we are strong in a cer...

“... fifty-eight, fifty-nine, sixty! Ready or not, here I come!” my son’s voice echoes through our dark house. “Aha! I found you!” At long last after a fruitless search, the last child appears. “Where were you? I looked everywhere,” the seeker says. It is delightful to play hide and seek with children who have a joyful anticipation of where they might find people. Or to play with others who hope t...

Originally published on The Life.com December 4th, 2025 / Sheyvah Rex And they speak of how you are looking forward to the coming of God’s son from heaven- Jesus, whom God raised from the dead. He is the one who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgment. - 1 Thess. 1:10 NLT Some ask, “Are you ready for Christmas?” They mean, “Have you bought all the gifts and food? Have you decorated...

He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. - Ephesians 1:7 NLT Imagine that you are caged up like an animal. The guard is mean and doesn’t let you bathe or eat or use the washroom. Your clothes are grimy, and the smell is disgusting. The other people in the cage are angry too and fight with you constantly. Day after day, year a...

Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. - Colossians 3:13 NLT “If you give a hundred dollars, you will get a hundredfold return. God wants you and every believer to be rich!” The preacher pointed his finger then wiped his forehead. Years ago, my husband and I met at a church that had false teaching. We d...

Be Generous to the Poor You will be paid back by God Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. - Prov 19:17 ESV “Hey Mom! Look at this!” My son’s eyes were bright. The cavernous room was filled with excitement and lots of new toys to be packed. My family joined with children and adults to fill boxes with Christmas gifts for local less fortunate children...

When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. - Romans 12:13 (NLT) (Listen for my naughty kitty meowing at the end!)I sat looking out the window at a snowy meadow, the evergreen trees along the edges competing with the deciduous ones to see who would be coated the most quickly by the falling snow. I looked back at the lovely white room, restful in i...

Episode 41 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. - Ephesians 4:20-24 NLT Or...

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” - Matt 11:28-30 NLT Everyone who is or has been weary put up your hand. Yes, I see you young moms! I have b...

The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.- Jer 31:3 NIV Once I played the character of “Miss Good-E-Nuff” at church in a children’s musical based on Pilgrim’s Progress . That character felt she didn’t need the cross of Christ because she thought she had enough goodness of her own. It’s ironic because I have ne...

  Podcast Title : Perfect King’s Imperfect Princess Episode 38 : Bratty Kids – How Can People Stop Obeying the Devil? Host : Sheyvah Rex Original Devotion Published : August 11, 2025 on TheLife.com https://thelife.com/devotionals/bratty-kids Scripture Focus : Ephesians 2:2–5 (NLT) 💬 Episode Summary: Welcome back to Perfect King’s Imperfect Princess ! I’m your host, Sheyvah Rex , and in this episo...

🎙️ Perfect King's Imperfect Princess – Episode 37 Title: They Need to Know Host: Sheyvah Rex📅 Original Air Date: August 27, 2025 ✨ Episode Summary: Welcome back to Perfect King's Imperfect Princess ! In this heartfelt Episode 37, your host Sheyvah Rex shares a powerful devotional titled “They Need to Know” , originally published on thelife.com on July 22, 2025. Sheyvah reminds us to be strong an...

🎙️ Perfect King's Imperfect Princess – Episode 36 Title: Word Strength Host: Sheyvah Rex Originally published as a devotion on The Life – July 7, 2025 📖 Featured Scripture Daniel 10:19 (NLT) “Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!” As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, “Please speak to me, my Lord, for you...

🎙️ Perfect King's Imperfect Princess – Episode 35 Title: The Ultimate Example Host: Sheyvah Rex Originally Published: June 17, 2025 on TheLife.com https://thelife.com/devotionals/the-ultimate-example 💡 Episode Summary: In Episode 35, Sheyvah Rex shares a heartfelt devotion titled "The Ultimate Example." Rooted in John 15:12–15 (NLT), this episode reflects on Jesus' powerful display of sacrificial...

Originally published on https://thelife.com/devotionals/real-love-or-enemy-tactics June 7, 2025 Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.- Proverbs 27:6 (NLT) “Ouch!” That stung. My friend had just courageously told me about something I had been doing which had been offending her and others. While I didn’t enjoy hearing it, I knew she loved me and wanted to help me. O...

But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin], 31 so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “He who boasts and glories, let him boast and glory in the...