Bat as a Totem Part ONE: Personality Characteristics and Life-Path Challenges

This video will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about what it means for you when Bat is one of your totems. You will learn why Bat People tend to experience such extreme (and often challenging) transformations; why they spend a great deal of time alone engaged in internal exploration; why they have difficulty trusting what anyone tells them about themselves and the world (hint: they are supposed to learn that they can trust their own hearts!); why Bat's energies are correlated with the number 7; why they are able to see and understand the truths others are afraid or unable to recognize; why after they transform, they are able to do things many others only dream about; and why the more they allow themselves to be themselves, the more sensitive they become to being impacted by individuals with negative and/or victim-mindsets; and how they can best create the kind of life experiences that will lead to fulfillment and joy.
If you are unsure if Bat is your totem or simply a spirit guide for you at this time, if you are confused about the difference, or if you aren't sure how to discover your totems or spirit guides at all, please watch my videos, "Understanding the Difference Between a Totem and a Spirit Guide" and "How Do I Know if Something is My Spirit Guide?," which are also on this channel. You can also check out my ongoing series of books "Animal Totems and Spirit Guides" on Amazon.com, or visit me at www.Ravenlightholistichealing.com to schedule a private session to help you connect with and understand your personal animal totems and guides. Namaste and warmest blessings, dear ones!

[@artemisbelial8241]

Bat arrived for me with a series of dreams. I was always naked, always walking through neighborhoods I almost knew as a child. And each time they swarmed around me and left only a skeleton. There was no pain, and no fear. I smiled and tilted my head back, then opened my arms. The real life transitions weren't anywhere near as easy. But recently I've expressed gratitude for all the pain I've experienced. It was a huge revelation.

[@ellesatya]

bat continues to show up recently. 🦇 it has been a challenging journey. I am learning to create boundaries and let go of things that may no longer serve me. sometimes it can be difficult to discern. thank you for the video. ❤️

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I'm so glad you've found the video helpful, Lara 💗. Oy, do I hear you on Bat journeys! From my own experience, I can tell you that the life that awaits on the other side of all that self-work is going to feel better than you can imagine. Keep up the great work, and may things become easier with every passing day. Warmly, J

[@Molly_1123]

Bat arrived physically twice, in my apartment the weekend the COVID stay-at-home order started in March. Talk about a sign. A third one arrived at the end of August, which traumatized me and spurred me on to move. My fear of not being able to do school (big history there), work, and a single mom is what I'm confronting. Thanks for the video and all the insights.

[@caseymarlin1856]

Extremely valuble information people need to hear now. Great video.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so very much, CM

[@MichaelaFreeman]

Went outside to talk to my husband about this video and some 20 bats swarmed over our porch, just above the roof.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Oh wow, Michaela!!!! In moments like that, I always joke that the Universe is being a bit of a show-off! lol! Whatever it is that Bat is here to help you (and/or your husband) discover or do, may you feel peace throughout the process, and may there be plenty of opportunities to laugh and have fun! One of the things I thank Bat for all the time is that it was his lessons that helped me finally connect with a community of people on my wavelength, which I didn't know how much I needed until I had it. So even when things were tough, I had people I could laugh with, which makes *everything* better! Wishing you both a very happy week, and thank you so much for Subscribing! 🙏💗 -J

[@MichaelaFreeman]

@@RavenLightHolisticHealing Hi Jordana, Thanks for the encouragement. I'm actually working on a project which involves power animals and this was a part of my research. Your videos really correspond to all my experiences and knowledge thus far. In our system, the Bat is on the top of the hierarchy, the one responsible for transcendence, the ultimate shaman, so to speak. Which, naturally, means that it's also my own totem, otherwise I wouldn't be doing projects like this. Thanks so much for the depth of your insights, there's so much pop-esoteric stuff out there that it's refreshing to find someone who actually knows what they're talking about.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much for your kind words about my work, Michaela - I am honored 💗🙏 And gah, yes, so much "fluff and butterflies" or ignorant fear-mongering out there these days! If you're still in the info-gathering stages, there's a gal in Australia who goes by "Ravenari" whose work I always found to be equally well-researched. I haven't visited her site in years (the more I do my own work, the more I've learned to avoid reading that of others, as it sometimes causes me to second-guess myself), so I'm not sure how her work is looking these days, but I recall being quite impressed. Her artwork is beautiful, too. Here's here website: www.wildspeak.com/animaldictionary.html Wishing you so much luck with your project, and all else! Warmly, J

[@Andrew-qc8jh]

O fuck yar, I was typing "bat spirit animal" into the search bar. Hoping that you have made a video on this little guy. And you have! thank you jordana :)

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

This made my day, Andrew! I'm so happy to hear you found what you needed! Have a beautiful week!

[@Andrew-qc8jh]

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[@Ab.eNormal]

I saw a white bat flying during the day yesterday 😯

[@mjoeuson]

Wow, the insight on the numerology 7 was so enlightening - such beautiful words!! Especially everything about the mind and heart. I’m a life path 7, Pluto dominant chart, and resonate with everything you mentioned - even the frustration with being in the cave 😂 and got the message “7 year cycle” a few times in the last few months, “patience,” and finally feeling me emerging from the cave and found this video 😭 I have such a deep love of bat now, and such a great acceptance. Thank you, this video really made me feel seen in a way I didn’t know I needed. You are a beautiful medicine woman and guide, thank you!!

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so very much for the kind words and positive feedback, Michelle. 💗💗💗 I am delighted that this was how you experienced the video, particularly because oooooh do I know how unbelievably *incredible* it feels to finally start climbing out of that cave! 7's and lots of Pluto here, too, and my middle name is Michelle 😆. Much love and all the best from one Bat Girl to another! 💗 Warmly, Jordana

[@mjoeuson]

@@RavenLightHolisticHealing coming back to this video! I had a dream last night with 100’s of bats, SO many. It was interesting they were all asleep but it was nighttime and they were just hanging upside down infront of everyone’s homes as I was walking through a neighborhood. I just remember saying/thinking “they are so beautiful.” No idea what it means, but it felt super impactful. Pluto is about to transit and conjunct my natal moon. This feels big.

[@josem.garcia3498]

IN DIVINE GRATITUDE, PEACE, LOVE, AND HARMONY.......O

[@littlejohn1140]

Batman is a spirit guide that shows up and teach me that i can understand. Always getting the Batman image since i am a child

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

You and me both, Little John! :)

[@KryxtianBlack]

Jordana, i have been subscribed to you for years and i love you and the way that God moves through you so much. I really appreciate your journey, and the way that you have excavated the golden lessons from the earth of your heart. You are amazing. I resonate with bat. I learned earlier this year that Batman debuted officially on my birthday, March 30, 56 years prior to my birth. I also had a dream where i shapeshifted into a bat, the only dream ive ever had where i actually became the animal (without being eaten).

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so very much for the kind words! It is a joy to hear that this is how you've experienced me and my work, and I'm delighted you've found it so helpful 💗. And that is fabulously cool about the Batman/bday synchronicity! Great stuff!!

[@katherinechant7606]

Thank you, I've been through this, haven't made it to the productive healing part. But I have been learning to turn motherly like love inward and keep going and reassuring myself I will be OK.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

💗💗💗 I'm so glad you found it helpful. May every day feel easier than the last!

[@jsmyth024]

My word. . . thank you so very much for sharing your story. Congratulations on your victories.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much, jsmyth, both for the congratulations and the kind words. I'm so glad the video resonated with you

[@jsmyth024]

@@RavenLightHolisticHealing **Nods in agreement** I do know. Sorry to hear you do too, but I know those trials are worth so much to people like us. I listened to the free sample and it sounds good. All three of your books are also on my list right now. I'm currently reading "Spirit Walker" by Hank Wesselman, but I think yours are next. The covers are absolutely stunning, btw, especially the one for Owl. I'd love to know the artist. Speaking of stunning, I woke with this song in my heart this morning, been listening all day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6WadXmCpNupepo And if you haven't seen this video, I think you'd enjoy it. It still brings tears and chills when the time is right; absolutely wonderful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6TKgWuCoKqipq8

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[@CC777PATRIOT]

This was so spot on! I experienced this (thorough explanation) back in 2017-2018!

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback, C.C.! And kudos for making it through a Bat journey!

[@joshieb333]

forewarned is forearmed 🕊️like an echo

[@NikeeStarStuff]

My gosh I can't wait to get your personal guidance. My job in health care just fell apart, yay!!!!!!! Also my feral kitty I had to put down, talk about dark knight of the soul!!!!!!! My birthday is on the 7th. Lolololol Goin to video #2! Bless you. Bless you. Bless you! 🙏🌛🌑🌜

[@AstraBlvxk]

ty oddly enough im a path number 7 aswell

[@wolffeatherdancer]

I came to your channel because I just had a weird dream that a pregnant bat clung to my back and I couldn't get her off me for some until a female friend helped me.

[@wolffeatherdancer]

I'm thinking the bat dream might be about how I'm trying to heal from covid right now.

[@Killerkapital]

Had to come back I literally just woke up from bats crawling on me after I gently guided them out of a room I was in and a whole community of them came out all different sizes. Again thank you your always spot on I love it 🥰

[@Killerkapital]

I definitely need to book session with you to show my support you are truly amazing and I feel that is an understatement.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

This was such a lovely thing to find in my comments box this morning, Zudareon. Thank you so very much for your kind words - I'm beyond delighted that this is how you've experienced my work 💗. I am no longer seeing clients, but I AM accepting support via KZbin's Channel Membership Program. My Channel Members can choose from three tiers at this time depending on how much they wish to contribute (from $2.99/mo. to $9.99/mo.), with different perks at each level as my show of thanks. The big one is the ability to request that I make a video about a specific animal (2nd/3rd Tier), and to be able to vote on which request becomes a video (3rd Tier). If you're interested, just click the JOIN button next to the Subscribe button on any of my videos. If you can't see the JOIN button (this happens if you're using an IPad or IPhone), easy directions for making the JOIN button visible are on my website (www.ravenlightholistichealing.com/youtubemember.php). Regardless, I deeply appreciate your taking the time to write such a lovely message, and I wish you a very happy week! Warmly, Jordana

[@ShallaRadioLady]

So much yessss! So glad you didn't edit out too much, i understand the need to streamline but what you have to say really clicks! I'm finding this exactly when I'm ready to hear it, understand it and have folks I need to share this with

[@joaovictorreis63]

This was one of the best videos that I watched from a long time. Ive seen bats in the last days (including today) and yesterday one of them was sleeping in my bathroom (!??). Congratulations for your work Jordana, this text that you wrote is fantastic. Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Oh, wow, Joao, I'm truly honored, and I'm delighted that this was how you experienced my work. Thank you so very much for the kind words and affirmation 💖. I wish you every possible joy! Warmly, Jordana

[@cancerscircle]

This video is giving me a lot of eight of Swords in reverse energy ❤

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

That is an *excellent* comparison! Absolutely!

[@woofinfloof7257]

This is SO crazy dude this was posted on my birthday last year and every summer Bat comes to me and I just now, just this year fully grasped that bat comes every summer and I desperately need to listen to her.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

In that case, may your work with Bat proceed with ease and ever-increasing joy

[@charlenenelson2343]

I dreamed of a bat eating a spider. I was afraid of the spider who was at the center of a very tangled web. He was a very small brown bat. I felt glad to have him nearby. Thank you for your great video.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I'm so glad you found it helpful, Charlene! 💗

[@nathanplowman1190]

Very insightful. There was a period in my life a few years ago where bats kept getting into my house. I woke up with a bat in my bedroom. I was lying in down in my living room and next thing I knew I saw a bat flying in circles above my head trying to get out. Bats were constantly getting into my house and it was driving me crazy. I was also going through a lot of tough emotional things at the time... Now things are better. I saw a bat's silhouette against the moonlight the other day while it was feeding. It's amazing how spot on your videos are for me. Thanks for your work Jordana :)

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Nathan, and I'm so glad to hear that things are better! Wishing you increasing joy and ease in your journey with every passing day. Much love! Jordana

[@BODYBYLION]

Yessss I love this, your awesome, “faith over fear” thank you! 🙏🏾🦇♥️✨

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

🙌💗🙏

[@monicawolf9234]

thank you for your extreme courage and candor in telling your own story about bat totem , peace

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you for the kind words, Monica. Namaste

[@broduerlover]

Thank you Jordana. I have the book you mentioned from 27 years ago. I never read it. Lately I started to heal with my tribe members passing away except one of them. My healing involved remembering who I was and here I am trying to find one aspect I never got to learn about because of the passings away (I was the soul caregiver to all of them with no support system). I am afraid of all winged creatures-all. They all, since a younger have fluttered towards me as I screamed and ran for my life. I do not know what happened back then; I recall a happy childhood so this seems I have another area to look at or try to remember. I, like most I assume, am afraid of letting go because I am afraid I will never come back to reality. That is ironic because on top of multiple mental disorders de-realization or de-personalization has been with me since my early 20’s. I again do not know why sort of. Yes sort of for I put it in my mind as “s*it happens*. A psychiatrist once told me, “I am shocked you haven’t tried to commit suicide” which wasn’t even off record. No I didn’t because I had the rest of my tribe to look after. They died. Now I have a new tribe. Being homebound for 25 because of all that is going on in my head I am tired Jordana...so very tired. I just do not understand how I can heal if the only way is to explain it to them (my furry baby) if they have passed. I can’t let out that pain for I may not come back to reality. I may have more issues or re-connect with severe depression again. I do not want to feel that way again. PMDD just started and I am fighting that now to top a handful of mental disorders. So as I sugar coated all of what happened and left out a lifetime of pain I do not want to send this but I will in hopes it might help someone. Thank you if you read this and when I have some kind of money I WILL contact you and will start reading Animal Speak tonight. Off to see part two. Thank you so much for sharing your stories, knowledge and uploading them for us. I’m so happy you are happy.

[@LightningItUp]

Bat woman. Bat is so bad ass getting into it!!!

[@ainomirailario5491]

dear Jordana, this was awesome! Thank you so much for your time taken to explain it.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank *you* for the kind words, Ainomira! I'm glad that you found it so helpful! 💗💗💗

[@justafishwithinternetacces4427]

Hi again! I was just thinking if you had a bat video! Along with the snake, the bat is also my totem. I feel as though "bat people" are empathetic and healers. I've been through many traumatic events in my life and I'm currently being tested for an autoimmune disorder. I can pick up emotions from people from far away. I always make sure if they need any help if needed. I feel like the snake and bat are a great combination. I know bat people supposedly have connections with the underworld and spirits. I'm a very shy bat, but when I know people, they are family. You mentioned Pluto in your video his Greek name Hades is actually one of my patron gods. I really love your videos. Keep it up!

[@justafishwithinternetacces4427]

Not sure why it messed up my comment. Haha.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much, Melanie! I'm so glad the video resonated with you

[@coolcat4kitty]

Hello Ms. Jordana thank you so much for making this video. I watched it months ago and never got around to thanking you. Like many others there was a time period where bat was showing up and such a powerful message it carries that it is still applicable today. As always I am looking forward to your next video. We all love you

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Awww, thank you, coolcat! I'm honored, and I'm glad that my work has been so helpful for you

[@charlieamy2279]

Wow. After watching this I’m pretty sure that bat has been with me for a lot longer than I realized. Guess that’s good news! Lol. Thank you for sharing your story, wisdom, and encouragement.

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[@TheDotanG]

Amazing! Thank you My main totem card is bat, and it's really as you described. Got literally into darkness after my eyes shut down by a neurological phenomena. Like your guidness about this quality and will try to work with it. So thanks again :)

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you, Dotan. And wishing you complete healing and much joy!!

[@caseymarlin1856]

Thank you ❤

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[@peacepractice7779]

Thank you! 🤍

[@MandyMoon999]

Again! Yes!!

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[@natalierachellouisesantana]

It's so interesting that I'm only just coming to listen to this video just as I'm coming out of a loooong dark night.. years after I've known bat is one of my totems. Been watching all your other ones! Love and gratitude

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Aww, thank you so much for your kind words, Natalie! I'm delighted you've been enjoying my work so much. And WELL DONE, girl, in getting through that Dark Night, especially when Bat's been in the driver's seat (as far as Dark Nights go, I do tend to think Bat's is one of the most demanding). May every day be more joyful than the last 💗💗💗! Warmly, Jordana

[@VisionVoyagersOG]

Hang out and enjoy the view

[@workara8257]

Thank you for this video:) Laying out a thought and experience, I appreciate Abraham Hicks Teal Swan-esque gradual tactics for healing, but personally when I was at the lowest of my lows, the very first tools, the very very ultra positive lovetruth Louise Hay type affirmations were what saved my life. I think when you're in the darkest place flooding yourself in love reminds you of the simple light universal truth.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you for sharing, Anna; I really appreciate your reminder that we are all different, and that we all heal in different ways! When I was in my darkest place, Louise Hay's work actually made me much, much worse. When I went through my trauma, the ONLY way I knew how to handle it was to try to affirm myself back into peace and joy (I had been a fan of Louise Hay's for years, and I still am!!), but I was in such a dark space that doing affirmations was like trying to ignore that I was suffering. And so the suffering just grew and grew and grew. I needed to really, truly honor that suffering in order to get through it (which meant feeling it in all of its awfulness), at which point, I was able to gradually return to the truth that we are all Loved. Now, I use affirmations to either help me identify where I am still feeling something that is keeping me stuck, or to help me continue to remain positive when I am already in a good space. I've had many clients over the years who experienced precisely what I did (affirmations were the opposite of what was needed), and yet a number of friends have had your experience as well, in which affirmations were EXACTLY what was needed. How wonderful that we can have such varied experiences in healing, and yet all arrive in the same space of trust and love

[@angelapellino885]

Thank you so much!💗 always loved bats and wondered when you would have done this video!😊

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank *you*, Angela!

[@Dom.Plutonian]

I seen three bats as I was jogging today The was following me leaving and coming back as I got to my house from jogging and one of them was flying above me I ran into my house scared I’m not gonna lie not I know it’s time for rebirth the best me is coming and I’m going to blow up as a singer songwriter and dancer I’m the future of music ♓️😈☔️

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

In that case, I wish you the greatest possible ease and joy in your rebirth, and best wishes in your music and dancing career!

[@Dom.Plutonian]

Jordana Van thanks this made my day I appreciate it 🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

My pleasure!

[@peterj.goettler3489]

Interesting To Note! Thxs.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much for all the positive comments, Peter! I'm delighted you're enjoying the videos! Warmest blessings to you, J

[@R0tting.K1tty]

Not to overshare but.. I’ve been struggling for months and months with horrible invasive thoughts because of my OCD. Bat has showed up in my artwork a lot recently, fruit bat to be specific. I’ve been unsure what to do about them, or how to react to the thoughts without judging them. None of my external coping mechanisms are working… In the middle of watching this video, I shuffled my tarot deck and the hanged man fell out. Thought it was pretty neat and wanted to share! :)

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I SO hear you, Serephim - I was in that exact place myself. Wow for the Hanged Man!! I love when the Universe gives us a little fist-bump like this :) I'm pretty sure I talk about it in the video, but the cure for those invasive thoughts really IS to just sit and feel the hell out of the emotion behind them (all invasive thoughts are tied to an emotion). You don't have to be able to identify the emotion - "nebulous state of discomfort or confusion" is sufficient! Just try to "hang out" -- to BE in the emotion without thought, and those invasive thoughts will eventually subside. This is absofreakinglutely terrifying at first, as the ego has been huge defenses against feeling our feelings, but it does work. Again, I went through this exact same journey myself. I think it took about 3 months before I stopped having panic-attacks related to those thoughts, something I NEVER thought could happen. I don't have clinical OCD now, but I probably would have warranted an OCD diagnosis back when Bat was keeping me company (My graduate work was in advanced psychotherapy, including diagnosis via the DSM). "Hang" in there! You've got this!! Warmly, Jordana

[@R0tting.K1tty]

@@RavenLightHolisticHealing thank you Jordana, I appreciate everything you do, and will be taking time to sit with the discomfort and anxiety that they bring ❤️

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

💗💗💗 May your release from inner-turmoil happen very, very soon.

[@kotafortine3309]

I missed seeing your content! 💙

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Aww, thanks, Kota!

[@MichaelRoyBroughton]

🥰🥰🥰

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

💜

[@venomofgod9519]

Do The Scorpion Please i think ive had a connection to it all my life and if take into consideration its behavior i think all my actions can be explained but i want to be sure its my totem

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Hi, Bushi! Scorpion is on my to-do list, but please be aware that the list is very, verrrry long, so I won't be getting to most of those videos for years yet (Each video takes a month or more to make, and I run a very busy healing/counseling practice in the mean time, so I only make a handful each year). If your need is a pressing one, you may wish to visit my website, www.ravenlightholistichealing.com, and decide if working with me in my professional capacity is right for you. Helping clients understand their connections to possible animal totems is part of the professional services I offer. Warmest blessinsg, Jordana

[@h.l.asolomonov7674]

I c bats follow me for the past 5 nights never happened b4 I dont hate bats nor fear them I stop and gaze at them fascinating thank u I been in agony for 22 years Fear!! I fear only sharks

[@CNicholeXo]

I didn’t see a bat. However, I was sleep and the word bat was whispered to me. I’m so confused I always thought a bat meant something negative. Do you have any insight?

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I talk about the "negative" connotations in the video :)

[@coachingwithsuzette]

Just seen 3 tonight

[@knowen32]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

[@josemedina9581]

One night while locked up in a drug free felicity in on a foreign country cause all my prayers to be answer because while being in the room and lil bat came trough and only stay directly in top of my view and its divine call I grab the lil guy cause I could feel I strong connection I grab the little and took him to the patio without anybody knowing fr the facility let me tell you while on this felicity one night while sleeping I was mid way levatating and a fellow teambuddy grab me cause he say we levatating and we never SAY a damn thing after the accident but me secretly knowing what it was about very supernatural events happen here during my extremely painful life event where the Gov save my life being a foreign country after praying to god to get me out of the place every damn minute I pray and it happen I arrive shortly to my home country the USA from Mexico everything plus the 7s is soo spot on thank you for the enlightenment namaste

[@peterj.goettler3489]

As A Wee Lad, I Was Bitten By A 'Bat', While Camping With My Hippie Group Home Folks.

[@lakeysamariewrightphd2085]

I thought I had already gone through the dark night of the soul.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

You may very well have (though we do, sometimes, get to go through more than one)! Bat may simply be indicating the nature of the inner-work that would serve you best at this time.

[@TylerMonson737]

Panda 🐼

[@evinmyers1459]

It’s funny bc I’ll see the bat and immediately I’ll look up a positive mantra , but what if the bats I see are white bats! Fly above my head ! I believe it’s something sexual with me as well ! I want to get counseling , which will be fun . To find out more , it’ll help my journey! Faith places God .