THE UNPROFITABLE PROFIT: GAINS THAT BANKRUPT THE SOUL PART 12: FINAL LAP: THE PROFITABLE LIFE — WHEN THE SOUL IS PRESERVED AND REWARDED

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THE UNPROFITABLE PROFIT: GAINS THAT BANKRUPT THE SOUL PART 12: FINAL LAP: THE PROFITABLE LIFE — WHEN THE SOUL IS PRESERVED AND REWARDED Matthew 25:21 “Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”  In Part 11, we stood before the eternal verdict. We learned that: Eternity reveals what life concealed. The verdict is based on response, not information. What you lived—not what you claimed—will speak. He managed life well… but neglected his soul. After all the warnings…after all the losses… after all the consequences…There is still a question: “ What does it mean to truly profit?”  Because not all profit is dangerous. There is a kind of gain…that heaven approves. A life where nothing essential is lost—and everything that matters is preserved. The Profitable Life — When The Soul Is Preserved And Rewarded A profitable life is not measured by how much you have…but by what you keep. It is a life where: Your soul is intact. Your alignment is consisten...
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THE CALL BEYOND THE WALL. PART 5: FLOWERS AND SONGS RETURN

THE CALL BEYOND THE WALL.
PART 5: FLOWERS AND SONGS RETURN



Song of Songs 2:12a

“The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”



In Part 4, He declared: “The winter is past.” A new season had begun. Ama accepted it with a heart ready to heal.



📜 Verse Breakdown and Imagery


Now the scene blooms:


“The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come…”




This verse introduces three powerful images:


“Flowers appear” – Life is returning. What was once buried in the cold soil of winter now emerges in beauty. Spiritually, this represents the visible signs of renewal, joy, and hope coming to life.


“Time of singing” – Joy is now expressed. It’s no longer a silent peace—it becomes worship, celebration, and praise. Your private healing becomes public joy.


“Voice of the turtledove” – In ancient times, the turtledove’s coo was associated with springtime and love’s return. It represents the gentle whispers of the Holy Spirit, signaling new beginnings.


This is how Jesus brings you out of spiritual winter: not just into survival, but into singing, beauty, and intimacy again.



🕊️ Ama’s Story: “Let the Songs Begin”

Ama walked into the chapel on campus for the first time in months. It wasn’t a Sunday. No one was preaching. A few students were just praying silently.


She sat quietly, not planning to cry. But the tears came anyway.

Not from pain—this time from relief. From peace. From the smile she didn’t even realize had returned to her face.


In her heart, a song began to rise. Soft, unsure, but real.

She hummed. Then whispered. Then sang.


Not for anyone to hear. Just Jesus.


Later that evening, she passed a flowering tree behind the cafeteria. It hadn’t bloomed when she last walked that way.

She smiled. It was just a tree. But it felt like a message.


“The time of singing has come.”


And it had.




💭 Reflection

What signs of “flowers” or “songs” are returning in your life?


Are you allowing joy to rise—or are you waiting for everything to be perfect first?


How is the Holy Spirit whispering springtime over your soul today?





📣 Call to Action

📍Create a “Spring List” today:

Write 3 small things that bring you joy in this season—no matter how simple.

Title the list: “Signs of Singing”

Let it be your reminder that joy is allowed.





🙏🏽 Prayer

Lord, thank You for bringing color and music back into my life. Help me recognize the beauty You’re growing in me—even in small ways. Let my heart be open to joy again, and let my lips release songs of gratitude. Amen.





⏭️ Next Part Preview:

Part 6: The Voice of the Dove

“…and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”

The Beloved doesn’t just speak—He whispers. The Holy Spirit brings tenderness and guidance in gentle ways. Will you recognize the dove’s voice in your life?


Do you love this message? Then don’t keep it to yourself:

✅ Share this with someone whose “winter” might be ending.

✅ Follow The Herald’s Devotional for more heart-awakening messages.

✅ Comment your reflections—we’d love to hear what joy God is bringing back into your life.

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🌸 The time of singing has come—don’t silence your song.





✍🏽 Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson

(EL-PJ God’s Penman)

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