SLOW down, take it EASY, read THE WORD with intent, and diligence; give it time to meld into the being; it IS imperative TO allow it to seep into the heart, the spirit, the being!!!

Thanksgiving for the LORD's Favor

Psalms 138 (A Psalm of David)
1/ I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2/ I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3/ In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4/ All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5/ Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6/ Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7/ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8/ The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:
thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands... AMEN!!!
One CANNOT earn GRACE, it is HIS own ESSENCE; a gift, still, IF one claims to be IN HIS GRACE, we ARE to, or, OUGHT to, be reflections of that GRACE! 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1, tells us not to take HIS GRACE in vain! This means, living in LOVE, morality, ethics, virtue, righteousness, and, spiritual improvement, TOWARDS, spiritual maturity, WHILE, visibly BEING as LIGHTS, beaming OF *GOD*, beckoning the world, TO THE LIGHT! Righteousness MEANS, conduct in conformity with *GOD'S* WILL, and, "Be HOLY because I AM HOLY!", therefore, indicating that knowledge, wisdom, and, effort, DO, apply TO the righteous!!! NEVER forget, we were grafted in, and, if we do not bear fruit, as a dead branch, we will be pruned out, just as were, the natural branches!!!

We are not saved by works, instead, works PROVE HIM in us: they identify HIS own...
IF I claim ONENESS with *GOD*, through CHRIST JESUS, I am DEAD TO THE WORLD, THUS, LIVING as HIM, which is, hopefully, witnessed IN, and, THROUGH, my every thought, action, and, reaction; MEANING, I am, THROUGH CONSCIOUS application OF THE WORD, HIS COMMANDS, HIS WILL, REFLECTING righteousness, not, merely, FAITH! I become, the TRULY FRUITFUL branch, of THE VINE, the TRUE member of THE BODY/THE CHURCH, CHRIST JESUS, and, TESTIFY, then, GLORIFY, BOLDLY, BY my thoughts, actions, and, reactions, HIS name, because, HE IS WORTHY, and, IN HIS LOVE, has SHOWN me, how I OUGHT to exist, to which, I eagerly, adapt, and, comply!!!

MATTHEW 5:48...

So be perfect,
just as your heavenly Father is perfect

1 PETER 1:14-16...
14/ Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance
15/ but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,
16/ for it is written, "Be holy because I (am) holy."


ROMANS 12:2...
Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
Conduct, in conformity to *GOD'S* WILL, marks the righteous; it is NOT because of guilt, or, ancient Laws, but, because of LOVE; LOVE for *GOD*, self, then, others! CHRIST JESUS gave us Commandments to live by, of which, the first is to LOVE *GOD*, with all of your mind, heart, and, soul; the second is, to LOVE one another!

LOVE COMPELS us to LIVE IN HIM, through conduct which conforms to *GOD*; in other words, morality, ethics, doing good, and, being good, and, ever striving to improve the spirit! It is about REFLECTING THE TRUTH, for ALL to bear witness to, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY, RADIANTLY SHINING OF HIS POWER, GRACE, and, MERCIES!!!

It IS ALL ABOUT LOVE, baby, all about LOVE!!!

MATTHEW 4: 17...
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

JOHN 14:15...
"If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS!!!
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NOTE: I do not intend to preach, rather to reach; to stir up, awaken, to inspire, and, bring forth, in discussion, that which is, perhaps, dormantly existing in the heart of hearts, thus, little, or, no, sugar coatings, just THE WORD of *GOD*, the TRUTH, along with some of my thoughts. And truth is, I am reminding myself always, as I practice these reminders, in the best of my abilities, and capacities, while RELYING on THE LORD to lead me on that narrow PATH---> MATTHEW 7: 14: "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it... TO *GOD* BE ALL GLORY...

EVERYBODY PRAISE THE LORD: LINCOLN BREWSTER

PASS 'HIS' LOVE FROM HAND TO HAND, HEART TO HEART...

Relationships with people should follow a similar trend as does our relationship with *GOD*, as you see, besides LOVING HIM with our whole heart, soul, and, mind, we are to LOVE one another! This is not to be taken lightly either, it holds much responsibility in it's implications! We should have compassion, care, respect, honor, affection, regard, and, each of all virtuous factors which comprise LOVE toward one another. Of course, we are imperfect, and, it is nearly impossible to LOVE as we are required to, and yet, there is nothing that says that we cannot try, as, practice makes perfect, ya know???

There ARE lots of people speaking LOVE these days, though, I have noticed that the LOVE they chirp as unconditional is anything but! They are merely out to gather as many believers of their LOVE as is possible, without truly LOVING as they should. How many of these people are there when you need them most? How many are willing to give of themselves at EVERY turn? How many would give the shirt off their back for someone who really needed it? How many truly CARE, have COMPASSION, have CHARITY at all times, have REGARD, or, RESPECT ALL they come into contact with? I am not judging, I am merely making observations, AND, I will give them credit for the effort, and, pray that their effort turns into a FULL blown experience of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE from deep inside!!!

LOVE means living without regard for self, instead, living in regard for others, first *GOD*, then, for every single human alive!!!

LOVE is the instance of stepping outside of the comfort zone, and, offering anything you have just to uplift another! Few seem to realize that in this way, they will gather even more than they surrendered, because they cannot HELP but to live in the egocentric self, which is, and, always was, the deceiver of life, and, the gate to sin! It is the faulty human condition, of which we cannot be held totally accountable for, EXCEPT IF we DO NOT attempt to grow above this state, and, LEARN to rid life of selfishness, self-inclination, and, self-impression!!!

It, of course, takes LOTS of time for any human to master LOVE! I do not think that there are very many at all whom from early in life were able to understand the components, factors, conditions, implications, measures, rewards, and, effects of unconditional, unselfish LOVE, however, there ARE some who, with age, have, or, do master it, at least more than most, thus, we have Saints, and, other people whom are called to serve as messengers, even examples of this HOLY LOVE which is our heritage from *GOD* HIMSELF!!!

I have learned to LOVE YOU enough that if you do not reciprocate this LOVE, or, do not show me unconditional LOVE, that I can overlook this, and, still LOVE you, just as you are, and, I will yet be there for you, whenever you need me, and, in whatever context you might need me! I have learned this LOVE from *GOD*, and, from lack of real LOVE in the world around me, as well as I study the virtues, the components, the factors, the conditions, the effects, and, as deeply into the core of LOVE as is feasible, plus, I am being led in LOVE, which inspires me by the second! Even at this, I still have moments of fault, especially when the lack of LOVE around me, frustrates me, but, I pray for HIS DIVINE assistance, as I attempt to control the egocentric brain, which leads to useless, wasted emotional energy!!!

LOVE true, LOVE right, LOVE in HIS example, and, pass that LOVE from hand to hand, heart to heart, and watch how wonderful life becomes as LOVE is that on which our souls flow!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2010
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