Friday: Hearing the Call
Friday I met with a friend to pray. I told her I felt far from where I used to be in my faith. God had asked me over ten years ago to quit drinking, but I had let stress and life’s pressures keep me in bondage. I admitted that I felt like the grace I once had was gone.
As we prayed, I felt God’s presence — convicting but gentle. That day, even when tempted, I refused to drink, holding onto His grace. That small act reminded me that turning back is always possible when God calls us.
Saturday: Struggle and Revelation
Saturday was harder. I struggled and drank, feeling the weight of failure, guilt, and the pull of old habits. Later that night, I had a dream that brought clarity and spiritual insight.
In the dream, I was outside using a weed wacker. One of my friend’s autistic sons stepped in front of me, but the wacker shut off before it could hurt him. I realized in that moment that even in dangerous or chaotic moments, God protects the innocent.
Then a bus pulled up — it was time to visit my son, Jordan. He didn’t come out at first. Inside, I saw a huge, fiery demon with dark eyes behind his cell. I felt fear, heavy and real — the kind that comes from seeing someone you love in danger. The demon was massive and terrifying, like it wanted to reach him. But it was locked up. Contained. Not free.
The demon symbolized the real-life battles Jordan faces: temptations, destructive influences, and the weight of mistakes. Even so, the dream showed me that these forces do not have control over him.
Eventually, Jordan came out. He looked tired, weighed down by the fight inside. Another kid ran off, but I didn’t chase him — I trusted the guard could handle it. That moment reminded me that I cannot control everything, but I can stand in faith, protection, and prayer for those I love. I also guided a woman about dignity and respect, realizing I was vulnerable too. Together, we restored protection and honor.
The number 825 appeared three times. Spiritually, it spoke clearly:
• 8 – new beginnings, resurrection, fresh start
• 2 – choice, separation, paths we take
• 5 – God’s grace, favor, and restoration
It reminded me that even after faltering, God’s grace is still calling me and Jordan back, still active, still powerful.
Scriptures that connect to 825:
• Romans 8:25 – “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” (Patience and hope in God’s plan)
• Mark 8:25 – “Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.” (Step-by-step restoration)
• Psalm 82:5 – “They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness.” (Life outside of God’s guidance is unclear, but God offers light and understanding)
Sunday: Confirmation and Surrender
Sunday, I went to church. The pastor abandoned the prepared message and preached about Abraham and Lot separating, and how Lot ended up in a land far from God’s covenant. He spoke about how life’s attractions slowly pull us away from God’s calling.
As he spoke, I felt God speaking directly to me. At first, I hesitated when invited to the altar, but then warmth spread across my back — a pull I could not ignore. I went down. In that moment, Friday’s prayer, Saturday’s dream, and Sunday’s sermon all connected. God was showing me the spiritual battles around Jordan, the weight of my fears, and His ever-present grace.
Revelation
I realized:
• The demon in the dream represents destructive forces around Jordan, but it is contained — it cannot control him.
• Jordan is tired and struggling, but God’s grace is present and powerful.
• My fears and failures are real, but they do not cancel God’s guidance, protection, or love.
• 825 reminds me: new beginnings are possible, choices matter, and grace is always available.
• Life’s pressures can pull us away slowly, but God’s call to return is constant.
Even after stumbling, God’s call remained. Grace, protection, and restoration are present. God is not done with me. He is not done with Jordan. Turning back to God’s grace is always possible, and it is always powerful, even in the hardest seasons.
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