Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 28:4-9, Job 28:20-28, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:16-18, Isaiah 46:9-11, Matthew 10:26-30, 1 John 3:18-20
Can you imagine what it’s like to be all-knowing? Having the reason for everything that is confusing, the answer every time your small child asks the age old question, “Why?” At first, we may relish in prideful certainty, and we might even find being all-knowing comforting. But knowing can be a burden, and this kind of knowledge in anyone else’s hands would be a dangerous weapon. Without the perfection our God has, such power could easily overwhelm us.
God’s omniscience is a reminder of His trustworthiness. On the day of Solomon’s coronation, David told his son, “The LORD searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought” (1Chronicles 28:9). Because God is all-knowing, there is nothing hidden from God’s sight—nothing in waking life or even in our imaginations. There is no event in the past, present, or future that takes Him by surprise. The entire universe is an open book. Our self-condemnation often tells us that we are unlovable, that we are sinners with no hope for redemption, and so becoming like Jesus is not worth the effort. Yet this God, who sees into each heart, still extends His mercy and grace.
As 1 John 3:20 says, “God is greater than our hearts, and he knows all things.” True, there is no hiding from God. But there also isn’t anyone who could possibly know us better. There is no one who has forgiven us like He has, once and for all. To be known by God, then, is to be cared for, valued, and loved. God’s omniscience is an invitation to true intimacy with our Maker.
Written by The She Reads Truth Team
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God knows me best and has forgiven me so many times, I am so grateful for his saving grace.
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So real, Amen.
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Yes lord amen
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Today’s readings reminded me that nothing about me is hidden from God. Not my fears, my longings, my mess, or the pieces of me I struggle to understand. He sees the thoughts I don’t say out loud and the questions I try to ignore. He knows my past, my present, and somehow already knows what I’ll need tomorrow. There’s something comforting about that kind of knowing. It’s not surveillance. It’s intimacy. I am fully seen and still fully loved. There’s no need to perform, explain, or hide. Reading Isaiah 46:9–11 hit me especially hard: “My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” Not only does God know everything, He has a plan in the midst of it all. I might feel uncertain or overwhelmed, but He is never surprised. Even when I don’t understand the “why,” I can trust in the One who does. ❤️
This spoke to my heart today. Thank you for sharing Alayna!
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Thank you precious, She’s for your prayers. I went and had a meeting with HR. On my way to HR I started to sing to the Lord in my car. I sang to God. “You are my hiding place. You always fill my heart with songs of deliverance. Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in you.”
The HR lady was very kind and she said she will working to resolve this.
I know it was the prayers and music.
I’m glad the day ended better than it started. Praise God!
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I’m so glad I came back to SRT to check on you! Continued prayers for you. I love love love that song. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the update. How amazing is the power of prayers! That song you mentioned has such a soft spot in my heart. I was practicing this song for church and I couldn’t get through the emotions and the tears. Hugs sister.
Amen, Hallelujah!
What an answer to prayer!
Thankful!
I can’t remember if/when I posted an update, but my son will be moving into his alternative living situation in just a couple of weeks. Thank you to all who have held us up in prayer over these many months, and I ask that you continue to pray for a smooth transition to his new home and a greater growth in independence and confidence for David in the days to come.
Praying for you and David in this adjustment period! <3
Praying over David and your mama heart.
God is all knowing. Oh the things He must have known. Knowledge can be good, but too much knowledge can harm us dearly by puffing us up. The fall of mankind is by Eve wanting to acquire knowledge like God. We are so fragile, yet greedy. If we possess too much knowledge, we can’t bear all that, and it might corrupt us. If we read too much bad news, it grieves us deeply, or fills us with anger, possibly form thoughts of bitterness and division, even revenge. The pursuit of knowledge can lead us down surprising paths. May we be yoked with the All-Knowing and take our portion through Him. The Lord is the only ONE who can handle to be all knowing and still remains good, kind, gentle, storing wrath for the day of justice. The sentiment of king David is very wise, “LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp” (Psalm 131:1). “For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief” (Ecclesiastes 1:18). There is the cross to bear for those who are wise and knowledgeable, the cross of sorrow and grief, not just wealth and success on the surface level. For us His children, GOD is clear about the boundaries of knowledge, “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things” (Philippians 4:8), “I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil” (Romans 16:19). May the goodness of God be with His children. Be blessed dear sisters.
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I think i need to read all the verses from this week over and over every day. The wonder of God! He knows me. Even the not so nice thoughts in my mind. And He still loves me! I need to concentrate on that every minute of my life. Only God could really know me, yet still love me. It’s because of Jesus death, burial and resurrection that God sees a loveable soul when He looks at me. And when Alzheimers takes my memories, and even my thoughts as I think them, God still knows them. Thank you, God for your omniscience and your love ❤️
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“Our self-condemnation often tells us that we are unlovable, that we are sinners with no hope for redemption, and so becoming like Jesus is not worth the effort. “
Not worth the effort!!??
This is where I delude myself!
It is effort full! It’s meant to be effort full!
Firstly, He knows how fallible & foolish we are!
Secondly, it’s the trying & trying & trying & failing & failing & failing that matter! Surprise??!!
Our showing up again & again & again.
Where He patiently waits & waits & waits.
Yes, the Christian walk can be hard. No kidding??!!
But, to borrow a line from a favorite movie…
“It’s the hard that makes it good.
If it were easy, everybody would be doing it!”
Mercy, me!!
Praise & prayer to the all knowing & ever present Lord & Father, rich in grace & glory.
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To know we are so loved…I am so loved…I have known this, all my life…but is it head knowledge or true heart knowledge? I pray it would change me and every fiber of my being. Help me to love as You love!!
God’s mercy and Grace is so evident in King David’s life as he’s fully involved with Solomon’s coronation with a changed heart. God knew everything about his life and redeemed it all. God’s kindness leads to repentance and in that we all can live in the reality that “8the One who loves us most IS the One who loves us BEST!” My favorite Jonathan David Hesler song. The truth in the chorus will carry you for days and weeks. Thank you, Heavenly Father. ABBA, we belong to YOU. Unseparated forever! May we all experience the deep love of the Father, the friendship of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit as we partner with Him today. Heaven on earth today in each of our lives. Come, Holy Spirit, come. We’re open to what you’re doing.
“I declare the end from the beginning,
and from long ago what is not yet done,
saying: my plan will take place,
and I will do all my will.” Isaiah 46:10. What a comfort to know that when things seem to be spinning out of control that God’s got this. His plan will be accomplished. This can settle our anxious hearts.
So true! That verse stood out to me as well.
“To be known by God, then, is to be cared for, valued, and loved.”
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This ….I must learn to remind myself every day.
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To be known and loved by God, that is enough for me.
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Have a blessed Thursday, sisters!
So thankful that God is all knowing and he sees us! He even knows our heart yet still loves us! He knows what we struggle with daily! We can feel safe in asking Him to search our hearts’. We can trust His will over ours, His path over ours! Because He loves us!
Praying for all! Have a great day! Raining in OKC.
YES, Amen!! So amazing…!
I love spring rain :)
Praying for you Tanya!
Thank you, Sarah!
Tanya
I appreciate your words this morning Libby. I really struggle actually with this particular attribute. If God is all knowing and all seeing than WHY the suffering? Blessings to you.
I struggle with this too. I think it has to do with free will. I am planning to do some extra diving into this during this study because I have a hard time separating the two. How can he know exactly what will happen and yet provide free will. I am thankful in all my choices both good and not so good he loves me the same.
This is something you aren’t alone in. If you’re interested, “Trusting God” by Jerry Bridges dives into this a good bit with some helpful commentary on how God’s omniscience and free will can coexist.
To know, simply, that there’s a God that knows…everything. All circumstances big and small, far and wide, my worries and concerns, the problems and struggles…it is such a peace. That a God- all knowing, omnipresent and omniscient! There is an ultimate plan and wrap up to this life.
The amazing thing is He loves us so much, he gives us just what we need when we reach for him…cry out to him, in abandonment and helplessness. He gives me what I need in the normal, dry Barron places. He gives me what I need in anxiety and fear, depression, darkness. He gives me daily bread—ONE Day at a time.
But I must want him, I must desire him–want to hold his hand each day. What a joy that a God of creation, seeing the world from above, yet so close in us. We can’t hardly fathom.
Lord, grow my faith daily. Help me to cling to you, and never grow weary of this life when it is heavy. You are our strength, and only through our weakness will we grow and depend on you. So Lord, though I may feel weak and tired, You love me enough to make a path for me. As I climb the hard mountain, you will chink away places for my feet to balance and my hands to cling. I will trust in you to be my protection. You don’t leave us alone-EVER. Even in our wayward, prideful ways…you still are ordering our steps. Thank you Jesus. We praise you, Amen.
So beautifully said, Rhonda! Amen ❤️
“You are our strength, and only through our weakness will we grow and depend on you” this is both beautiful and painful lol. 100% truth.
“…You will chink away places for my feet to balance and my hands to cling.”
Incredible imagery!!!
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Thankful for our God who sees each of our hearts! I am reminded of a song by Nicole C. Mullen. “The God Who Sees” I remember a dear dear faith, godly mentor recommended to song to me a few years ago. Love it as a reminder!
Yes, I love this song, and also the longer “film” clip…!
Nicole C. Mullen is a name I haven’t thought of in awhile and I LOVE her songs. Going to be listening to her today. When I call on Jesus, all things are possible! One of my all time favorites. So glad you mentioned this:)
This video was really touching for me to watch my first time.
It is a comfort that our Heavenly Father knows all things. That nothing is hidden from Him. As much as we think we may want to know what’s next, the outcome, the future, the burden of such knowledge would likely overwhelm us and then we would have no need to grown in faith, trust or dependency on the Lord. There would be less need to abide in Him, to seek Him, to tune our hearts to Him and we know He wants our hearts. It is wise of us to pursue Jesus, to trust Him, to rest in Him, the One who knows it all and carries every detail of our lives in His hand. Thank you Lord, that you know every part and piece of me and that nothing is a surprise to you. Because of that, I can rest in you; your truth, your ways, your faithfulness, your goodness, your peace, your care and your plans. You are greater than our hearts and Sovereign in every way. Amen
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Thank you God that you are greater than my heart. Thank you that I’m not a slave to my emotions and irrational thoughts because I have Jesus!
Amen & Amen, LeAnn!
“God is greater than our hearts.” This verse is so comforting as I often feel I’m beyond redemption because of daily sins (words or actions).
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“Our self-condemnation often tells us that we are unlovable, that we are sinners with no hope for redemption, and so becoming like Jesus is not worth the effort. Yet this God, who sees into each heart, still extends His mercy and grace.”
This reminds me of the beginning of the movie, “What Women Want”. The thought of seeing into women’s minds and knowing what they want is enticing, but as soon as the male character (Mel Gibson) begins hearing all the women and all their thoughts he is overwhelmed. In the end of the movie, he uses it to his advantage.
If we were all-knowing how much more of a depraved people we would be by taking advantage of others. But the more stunning thought for me is that yet, despite knowing everything about me, God still loves me! If I knew everyone’s thoughts, I’m not sure how loving I would be to others. Thank you, God for knowing me, loving me, and not allowing me to know all things too (even though I often act as if I do )!
Amen & Amen, Lisa!
I loved that movie!!! I would never want anyone hearing my every thought, but I guess God does. Ouch!
I agree with the ladies above. Document every word and the timestamps.
I don’t know why we have to walk these roads, but one thing I do know is that God always has a purpose. I know sometimes that can feel like a flimsy sentiment when you’re in the thick of something so horrible, but I’ve seen it in my own life over and over again. Hold strong, be brave in the Lord and know you have a group of godly women praying for you!!!!
How I Love that You know me. You see me. I am Yours. You love me. Thank You Lord! Amen
God searches and knows my heart (Chronicles), Gods knowledge is expansive and deeply personal (Psalms) Gods omniscience is sovereign (Isaiah), God is greater than our hearts (1 John)
Fully Known
You see my thoughts, the ones I hide,
The fears that rise, the tears I’ve cried.
You know my heart, its silent plea,
Yet still, You stay so close to me.
When I’m unsure, You understand,
My future rests within Your hand.
You know the way I cannot see—
And gently say, “Just trust in Me.”
Not one detail escapes Your view,
And still, You love me through and through.
So here I am, both weak and known—
At peace, because I’m not alone.
Kimberly… is that original? I love your morning contributions! Thank you!! ♥️
Thank you Carol! And yes! I journal and spend time interacting with the scripture through my journal, prayer and poetry.
Beautiful! I love your prayers, thoughts and writings. They are so encouraging and you are gifted!
Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you for sharing! Beautiful and Amen!
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Thanks for sharing your heart and God-given talent with us! The Spirit in you touches others through your words!
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So beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Kimberly!
Yes, Kimberly!
Never alone.
Fear begone.
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This is beautiful Kimberly. Thank you for sharing your heart!
The title of the first day of this study – “God is God.” In the 3 days since, I am reminded that God is indeed God – never changing, everywhere at every moment, all knowing of our hearts, our thoughts, our everything – for all time…past, present and future.
Psalm 139:16
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
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Lord, when nothing makes sense to me or I don’t know what to do, please remind me that You are NOT surprised by my circumstances because You have ALWAYS known what each day would bring.
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TANYA EVANS – praying!!
AG – praying for your friend who miscarried :(
MERCY – amen ❤️
TRACI GENDRON – yes, so much comfort in these words
LISA H – praying for your friend’s, son, Andrew, and the medical professionals in the testing
CHERYL BLOW – praying for Tammy, thankful for Levi’s improvement
SUSAN BURLEY – ‘one day at a time’ reminded me of that song and also of Living By Faith
MARI V – thankful for caution and safety
CHRISTIE PETERSEN & KRISTY – the goodness of God ❤️
CEE GEE – love that song, Holy Spirit, and the no hiding reminder ❤️
WENDY B – yes, save God specific words for Him!
MARIA B – thank you for reminding that God’s presence is steady and dependable, no matter what
KELLY (NEO) praying for young mama, her housing, job and finances
Amen, Searching! ❤
Thank you, Searching, and everyone else for praying for Andrew and his family. I will update when I hear more information.
praying along❤️
“To be known by God, then, is to be cared for, valued, and loved.” What peace this statement brings. Even when we are feeling unseen by others, we are always seen and known by our Father. This truth warms my heart as not being able to drive and the various medical issues the last month has left me feeling some disconnection from friends. But God sees me and knows me!
May the disconnection cease, dear Danielle.
Through prayer, patience & perfect peace!
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You know us fully and you love us fully. Thank you, God.
“God’s omniscience is a reminder of His trustworthiness.” Goodness knows I couldn’t be trusted with knowing everything about another person.
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I want to take David’s advice and “know the God of [Solomon’s] father, and serve him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind.”
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Continuing to pray for your requsts,Shes. Take heart, God sees and knows and is working on your behalf for your good and His glory
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Amen & Amen, Kelly.
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Thank you, Lord ♡
23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
“To be known by God, then, is to be cared for, valued, and loved. God’s omniscience is an invitation to true intimacy with our Maker.“
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So. Good. And so true!
She’s I need prayer. It is 12:08 so yesterday my boss and supervisor met with me and they had written me up. I got a grant for 15,000 to buy computers, hardware,software, hire a teacher, etc so we could have computer classes in English and Spanish. After the purchases,I had 6,000 left and I wanted to purchase a curriculum in Spanish and English for 500.00. I am not the teacher. This is for a library. My supervisor never gave me a directive for writing the curriculum for the course. I was written up for not writing the curriculum and dishonesty.
I had a panic attack during the meeting because none of this is true.
For months prior to this I researched and looked for the best materials and teachers.
I got written up based on a lie my supervisor told my boss. I am not a computer teacher.
Tonight I am scared and bewildered. I can’t quit but I did not do anything to get written up. I thought about buying the curriculum with my own money.
I wanted this program to change lives and to succeed. Now I want to give the money back.
This is not a required part of my job.
I want to quit, the thought of going back there makes me anxious
Now I anxious and scared. I can’t quit. I am single and this pays the bills.I am very frighten. I did not sign the paper because it was not true.
I am anxious, afraid and alone. I need God to intervene in this or if not find me another job before Monday.
This has left a bitter taste in my mouth. I have never been written up.
I come to work except when I am ill, I am there everyday on time,I don’t understand this.
I want to resign.I can’t because I don’t have a job yet.
It is a toxic work enviroment. I
need help and prayer. I feel helpless and these aren’t people you can talk to.
I starting to become anxious and I don’t suffer from anxiety.
I will do anything not to go back there.
Oh, Tanya…. My heart is breaking for you. Yesterday’s focus on omnipresence, and today’s on omniscience… remember those… and tomorrow’s is omnipotent, I think. All good “lessons” for you right now. He sees you. He knows. He will strengthen you. Keep us posted.
Thak you, for praying .
❤️ Thank you so much!
I’m so sorry! Something similar happened to my husband a couple of here’s ago. It’s horrible! Make sure you document everything and if you do resign, put all the truth about what really happened in the resignation letter point by point of what you were written up for and why you are leaving the position. Keep everything in case you need to provide it for unemployment, etc. In the meantime, lifting you up in prayer!
❤️ Thank you so much!Grateful for your prayers.
So sorry Tanya. Praying the Lord gives you peace, courage and wisdom.
Thank you for praying for me. [email protected]
Lifting you up Tanya. Remember God knows and sees the truth here.
Tanya, I am so sorry you are going through this. I’m a job coach and I have a client going through a similar situation. Please document everything. Receipts of what you actually purchased and any written warnings. I don’t know if it’s possible but going to a higher up supervisor, or someone in charge that was not previously involved but has some power to report your supervisor that lied. While you’re still in this position, update your résumé, send it out to postings. God is with you and we are all praying for you. You are not alone.
Joining my sisters here in fervently praying for you! Agreeing on documenting everything, even from the beginning of applying for grant.
Caution regarding resignation and unemployment benefits, should it come to that (praying not) – each state and situation is different though from my experience, the requirements for unemployment benefits are usually based on how a person leaves a job. For resignations and terminations with cause – I typically see benefits denied, and see them granted when terminations are without cause (which makes it crucial to have detailed documentation if appeal needed for this situation). Praying the situation is resolved or you are lead to awesome, nontoxic employment.
Dear Tanya, please know that we are holding you up in prayer. I am so sorry that you are having this trial. My prayer is that the Lord will intervene and begin to make something clear to one of the people that are honestly not understanding what you did and what you did was the right thing to do. Please stay strong in the Lord we love you and we’ll continue to pray for you
Agreeing in prayer for you with our sisters. Hugs, sis! ❤
Im so sorry! What a terrible situation. Praying for the truth to come to light. For peace, clarity, wisdom and direction for you. As we are reading today, God knows every detail of this situation and you are not alone❤️
Oh Tanya…….praying right NOW….YOU have an army praying for you right now. Remember we have a God who sees EVERYTHING!
Precious Tanya, how hard it is to be falsely accused! This is such a stressful situation! May God give you His peace and wisdom on what to do going forward. Psalm 94:16-19 is a scripture that always gives me peace when I have felt I was under attack (as you are now). We are all praying for you, dear sister. ❤️
Praying for courage and a sound mind for you Tanya. Put on your suit of armor. God is with you through the storm. I am 62 and back in 1999 went thru something sudden at work. I worked with HR and had some evidence of my own after the talk my boss had with me. I did land another job a few months after the incident and am still with this company for over 26 years. Back in 2017 or so this same lying boss who tried to hurt me, worked temporarily as an engineer near me for a few months. He pretended he didn’t remember me. He wasn’t wearing his wedding ring. He wasn’t a big boss over me and a team anymore. It’s so hard to go through storms but God is with us and so much bigger! Stay strong!
Praying for you Tanya! I’m so sorry.
Praying for God to intervene. He is your Defender. He loves you and has you! Praying for truth to be revealed.
Praying for the truth to come to light! No weapon formed against you will prosper!
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.26.3-4.NIV
I am so sorry Tanya! I will be praying for peace over you & for the truth to be revealed!
Praying for you, Tanya. ❤️
As a school and district administrator, I would highly encourage you to contact your HR lead and/or classified union contact asap to advocate for you too. They can investigate and mediate the situation as well as walk you through proper due process.
Praying right now for you Tanya and will continue to.
The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14
Also I mentioned a song on my comments you may wanna listen. By Nicole C. Mullen, “the God who sees”
Oh, Tanya, my heart goes out to you. You said you’re “anxi, afraid, and alone.” When I read that, I just thought about our readings from this week. God knows you. Your every thought, every fear and anxious feeling. He knows you feel alone. And He is there. You are not alone in this. You are never alone. GOD is with you. He is at that office with you. And he’s with you when you’re thinking of this situation in bed at night. My prayers for you today is that God makes you aware of His presence with you, and gives you the peace of knowing that He knows all, and loves you with a love that never ends. I pray He will open the eyes of your supervisor and boss to the good work you are doing for the school and the children who need these services. You are surrounded by prayer, dear sister.
Tanya,praying for you that the “God who sees” and the God of all recompense will fight for you and continually remind you of His love! There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed,know that we all are holding you up before the Lord!
Dear Tanya
Pease slow down & find solace in the Lord.
Please remain calm & seek His clarity.
Hasty decisions may forfeit best results.
Tender thoughts. Sincere regards.
Praying Tanya for wisdom and patience in this trial. May the Lord give you courage and strength to go through the details with whoever and clear out this misunderstanding.