Perfect King's Imperfect Princess

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 didn’t know it when we joined, but God used some resources to help us recognize the errors. I felt duped and tricked...

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. Later we helped distribute them to families in an apartment complex.

You...

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 its simplicity.

I was in my mid-twenties tunneling through university on the opposite side of the continent from my pa...

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

Originally published on The Life.com on September 12, 2025. https://thelife.com/devotionals/from-filthy-to-spotless

Do you remember ever getting filthy? I reca...

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 been there. My second boy was born when my f...

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 never felt good enough in anyone’s eyes, including God’s.

Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve to be loved...

Podcast Title: Perfect King’s Imperfect PrincessEpisode 38: Bratty Kids – How Can People Stop Obeying the Devil?Host: Sheyvah RexOriginal Devotion Published: August 11, 2025 on TheLife.com

https://thelife.com/devotionals/bratty-kidsScripture 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 episode, we dive into the uncomfortable—but important—truth about who we’re really obeying when we reject God’s ways.

In today's devotion titled “Bratty Kids – How Can People Stop Obeying the Devil?”, we explore:

What it really means to be...

🎙️ Perfect King's Imperfect Princess – Episode 37Title: They Need to KnowHost: 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 and courageous in sharing the good news of Jesus. Through Scripture and her own reflections, she encourages listeners to live boldly in faith, stand firm, and recognize the importance of spreading hope in a world that desperately needs it.

🕊️ Key Scriptu...

🎙️ Perfect King's Imperfect Princess – Episode 36

Title: Word StrengthHost: Sheyvah RexOriginally 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 have strengthened me.”

🗣️ Episode Summary

In this episode, Sheyvah Rex reflects on the power of God’s Word and how it can strengthen us even in our weakest moments. She...

🎙️ Perfect King's Imperfect Princess – Episode 35

Title: The Ultimate ExampleHost: Sheyvah RexOriginally 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 friendship and what it means to truly love others as He loved us.

She challenges listeners to move from simply knowing about God's love to experiencing it deeply, and encourages us to become better friends by drawing closer to Jesus — the ultimate frien...

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. Our verse for today reminds us that, “Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.”

On the other hand, sometimes we are the on...

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 Lord.”- 1 Cor. 1:30-31 (AMP)

“I’ve broken all previous sales records!”

Once, a young man was very excited about joining a certain co...

Podcast Episode 32 Notes: "Miraculous Signs or Nonsense?"🗓️ Original Devotional: May 21st, 2025 | By Sheyvah Rex📖 Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 (AMP)

🧠 Main Theme:

Exploring how different people respond to the message of Jesus Christ—and how we are called to boldly proclaim truth regardless of the reaction. 

📍 Episode Highlights:

Street evangelism moment:A powerful encounter where a man mocked the idea of needing a miracle to believe, and a woman dismissed faith as anti-science.

Encouragement to believers:

Some people will reject the message outright.

Others may mock, but some will be...

Do you know the feeling of being in water but you can’t touch the bottom? It's getting deeper and you can't swim. Your arm stretches up and splashes down. Your calls for help are muffled by the murky water in your mouth.

Several years ago, we had so much debt due to a failed business, it felt like we were drowning. We thanked God that we had a house to sell. The only way out was to take the equity we’d built up in our house. God helped us to renovate and sell it with zero...

🎙 Perfect King's Imperfect PrincessEpisode 30: Joy in Faith-Testing📅 April 13, 2025🎧 Hosted by: Sheyvah Rex

Episode Summary:Welcome to episode 30! Today, Sheyvah shares her newest devotional published on thelife.com, titled "Joy in Faith-Testing", based on James 1:2–4 (AMP). In this heartfelt episode, she opens up about the personal trials her family has faced—from miscarriage and financial loss to health struggles—and how God has used these hardships to grow their faith, endurance, and peace.

✨ Discover how choosing joy in the middle of adversity can lead to deep spiritual maturity.

Featured Scripture:

James 1:2–4 AMP"Consider it nothing...

This is Episode 29 This devotion was originally published on thelife.com on March 19, 2025. The title is:

Helper Standing By

Would you rather fall into sin or rest in his arms?

If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know...

Hello and welcome back to Perfect King’s Imperfect Princess, the video podcast made from devotions by me, your host Sheyvah Rex. Although the videos are only available on Substack and YouTube.  The other podcast apps have audio.  This is Episode 28. My pen name, Sheyvah is the Hebrew word for the number seven which is the number of perfection in the Bible.  Rex is Latin for king.  God gave me this name after I searched high and low for a meaningful pen name.  The name Sheyvah Rex lifts Jesus because he is our perfect king. No earthly king is perfect...

Podcast Show Notes: Perfect Love Expels Fear - February 23rd, 2025

Host: Sheyvah Rex

Theme: Understanding and experiencing God's perfect love to overcome fear, particularly fear of judgment.

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18 (NLT)

"We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him...

Hi, I'm Sheyvah Rex, and welcome back to Perfect King's Imperfect Princess.

Today I'm sharing a devotion with you that was originally published on thelife.com

on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. https://thelife.com/devotionals/love-is-an-action-word

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.- 1 John 4:7 NLT

I slap the pot down on the crumb-covered tablecloth and call for the fourth time. “Dinner time! It’s getting cold! Please set the table!” Family members trickle in one...

https://thelife.com/devotionals/eating-spinach

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Welcome Back!

The host, Sheyvah Rex acknowledges the long break since the last episode of Perfect King's Imperfect Princess (since November) and apologizes.

She mentions this episode is a reading from a recently published devotion on thelife.com (Jan 9th, 2025).

https://thelife.com/devotionals/washing-out-her-blood

Shares the title of the devotion: "Washing Out Her Blood"

Devotional Reading:

1 John 1:7

Story:

Sheyvah describes a serene Saturday morning spent reading the Bible before exercising.

Plans for the afternoon include writing devotions and...

Podcast Show Notes - Episode: "Rescued by the Rock"

Perfect King’s Imperfect Princess

Host: Sheyvah Rex

Release Date: November 17, 2024

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Episode Overview:

In this heartfelt episode, Sheyvah Rex shares her latest devotional titled "Rescued by the Rock," published on thelife.com on November 9th, 2024. She takes listeners through a powerful reflection on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, exploring how God rescues us in the midst of our suffering and trials. Through personal anecdotes of overcoming depression and miscarriage, Sheyvah highlights the hope found in God's pr...

Podcast Show Notes: Perfect King's Imperfect Princess - Episode: Famine Fruit: Choose to Shout When There is No Fruit

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my devotion "Famine Fruit: Choose to Shout When There is No Fruit," originally published on The Life on November 8, 2024. We dive into the powerful message from Habakkuk 3:17-19, where the prophet chooses to rejoice in God despite his barren circumstances. I reflect on my own struggles and disappointments with a failed tomato garden as a metaphor for times when our efforts don’t yield the results we hope f...

Show Notes: Perfect King's Imperfect Princess - Episode: Midnight Agony

Host: Sheyvah Rex

Date: October 27, 2024

Introduction:

Welcome to another episode of Perfect King's Imperfect Princess. Today, I’m sharing a devotion titled "Midnight Agony," which emphasizes how Jesus hears and answers our cries for help.

Key Verse:

- Psalm 22:24 (Amplified): "For he has not despised nor detested the suffering of the afflicted, nor has he hidden his face from him. But when he cried to him for help, he listened."

Content Overview:

- A...

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### Episode Title: Paralyzing Fear: He Sees Your Tears and Fears

#### Episode Summary:

Welcome to Episode 20 of Perfect King's Imperfect Princess! Join host Sheyvah Rex as she shares her heartfelt devotion titled "Paralyzing Fear: He Sees Your Tears and Fears," originally published on https://thelife.com/devotionals/paralyzing-fear on October 6th, 2024. Drawing from Psalm 56:3 and 8, Sheyvah discusses the struggle of fear and the comfort of trusting in God during difficult times.

#### Key Scripture:

- Psalm 56:3, 8 (NLT): "But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in...

Episode Overview: In this episode, Sheyvah Rex shares a personal story about an unexpected encounter with a Reiki master healer, exploring themes of faith, sharing the Gospel, and being prepared to witness in all situations. The episode is rooted in a devotion originally published on thelife.com and reflects on the importance of being ready to share Christ's message.

Key Scriptures Discussed:

Acts 1:8 (New Living Translation): "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere, in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in...

Episode 17 Title: I Am Weak, So He Is Groaning

Podcast: Perfect King's Imperfect Princess

Host: Sheyvah Rex

In today’s episode, Sheyvah Rex reads her devotion titled "I Am Weak, So He Is Groaning," originally published on thelife.com. She reflects on a personal experience of weakness and how the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf when we are unable to find the words to pray.

Key Scripture Passage: Romans 8:26-27 (NLT):"And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pr...

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Transcript: Hi there, this is Sheyvah Rex in another episode of Perfect King's Imperfect Princess, and this is a devotion called, The Good News is for Everyone, Everywhere. Is God powerful enough to save even those people? Our verse today, (this was originally published on thelife.com August 15th,2024, which is today as I'm recording, and it is also my husband’s and my anniversary, our 26th. Happy anniversary to...

Day and Night Prayer: Trusting God's Timing

In this episode of 'Perfect King's Imperfect Princess,' host Sheyvah Rex discusses the importance of praying for others continuously and trusting in God's timing and methods. Featuring insights from Romans 1:9-10, Rex shares a personal experience of supporting a friend in crisis through prayer. She emphasizes the value of patience and faith in God's plan, encouraging listeners to meditate on scripture and pray persistently. Rex invites listeners to connect and subscribe through various platforms to stay updated on new episodes and writings.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:15...

Lust: Drive a Spike Through the Head of Your Sin

In this episode, Sheyvah Rex discusses her personal battle with lust and how she found liberation through faith. Centering on a biblical story from Judges 4:21, she elaborates on the necessity of confronting and eradicating sin mercilessly. The episode includes a devotional that was originally published on thelife.com and concludes with a prayer and a request for listener engagement.

Introduction

Devotional: Drive a Spike Through the Head of Your Sin

Biblical Story and Interpretation

Personal Testimony

Spiritual...

Emotional Healing: How to Hug a Wall

From Isolation to Connection

Breaking Down Emotional Walls with God's Love

In episode 14 of Perfect King's Imperfect Princess, host Sheyvah Rex shares a heartfelt devotion titled 'How to Hug a Wall'. Reflecting on the biblical story of Jericho's walls, Sheyvah discusses the emotional barriers people build to protect themselves from pain and emphasizes the healing power of Jesus Christ. She encourages consistent prayer and the application of biblical verses for emotional healing. She also shares a personal prayer for authentic relationships and offers ways t...

In this heartfelt episode, Sheyvah Rex shares the divine inspiration behind her pen name and a special devotion titled 'He Knows My Name' originally published on thoughts-about-god.com on May 27, 2024. Through personal stories and biblical references, Sheyvah reassures listeners of God's unwavering love and presence.

Sleep Is My Idol!

Speaker: Sheyvah Rex

Key Points:

The author struggles with prioritizing sleep over her relationship with God.

She acknowledges that many people idolize sleep, even if they don't realize it.

Using a sleep tracker helped her realize she wasn't getting quality sleep despite being in bed for long stretches.

The author wrestles with the tension between needing sleep and spending time with God in the morning.

She learns to trust God to give her the sleep she needs and to find peace...

Fighting for Captain's Control: Who is Your Captain?

Bible Verse: 1 Peter 5:5b, 7-9a (NLT)

Key Point: We need to surrender control to God and trust Him to be our Captain.

Show Notes:

The passage starts with a call for humility. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Analogy of a boating trip:

The speaker wants to be in control of the boat (representing life).

The speaker struggles to surrender control and feels anxious.

Eventually, the speaker chooses to trust...

Sharing your faith can be scary, but God will give you the courage to do it.

This episode originally appeared in text form on May 17, 2024 at the following website:

https://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/sheyvah-rex_courage-to-share/

Story:

The narrator, a special education assistant, is on a field trip with a student with autism and his mother.

The narrator feels prompted by God to share her faith with the mother.

She wrestles with fear of rejection but finds the courage to talk about Jesus.

The mother reveals...

Topic: Leaning on God for Strength and Love

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Bible Passage: John 19:25-27 (NLT) - Jesus entrusts his mother Mary to the care of the disciple he loved (John)

Main Points:

Finding Strength in

God: The passage and the episode explore the challenges of facing difficult situations and supporting others through them. We are encouraged to rely on...

Have you ever ridden with a new driver? One of your own progeny perhaps? It’s sometimes scary for me. How about you?

Here is my latest podcast featuring my devotion published on The Life. Here is the link to the website.

https://thelife.com/devotionals/were-going-to-crash

By the way, this funny bird crashed into our front window today. Anyone know what kind it is? My third son researched and thinks it might be a Homer pigeon. It has a tag around it’s leg.

Thanks for replying. See you...

Are you feeling down? Try praising the Lord. Listen to this episode during which I sing one of my favorite songs.

My darling hubby and I.

https://thelife.com/devotionals/receive-gods-love

This devotion was published on theLife.com on April 2, 2024.

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It's a waste of time to scroll IG and FB. We need Him to do anything truly lasting. Devotion originally published on https://thelife.com/devotionals/nothing-lasting-without-him Mar 17 2024

my devotion originally published on www.thelife.com in January 2024

devotion originally published on https://word-weavers.com/blog/599-Gabriels-News

Dec 2023

This is an audio version of my devotion which was originally posted on www.thelife.com on Feb. 9/24. I read the Amplified version of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.