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

YOUR INNATE WORTH IS MEASURED BY *GOD* ALONE!!!

Sometimes, people are not very nice, not very warm, not very receptive of you, but, we are taught NOT to live for people, but, for *GOD*! This is a difficult area of understanding, because, as humans, we NEED acceptance, yet, we must realize that to allow the emotions to rule the being, is placing oneself at risk, for sin, and, a sinful nature, PLUS, our worth is NOT based on others, but, on the good we bring forth, regardless of reception, or, reciprocation!!!

Don't you ALLOW others to decide your worth! YOU ARE WORTHY, in many respects, AND, you have been placed on this Earth, at this time, FOR *GOD'S* OWN purpose, that HIS WILL is fulfilled, so, don't sweat it, if you are shunned, shut out, ignored, or, treated unfairly, or, even badly! FORGIVE, and, remain in LOVE! BLESS these people, and, move forward with the FACT that NO ONE, NOT ONE, is any better than another, AND, that *GOD* HAS GREAT REASON for your life! Just as EVERYTHING in this world has purpose, and, a beauty, all it's own, so, DO YOU!!!

The nicest people in the world, are often the least favoured in the world, for many reasons, one of which is, they are not in the race to PROVE themselves, so, they are not as visible, and, they are not vying for attention, or, acclamation, BECAUSE they KNOW their worth! You don't HAVE to be popular to do *GOD'S* WILL; in fact, most of the ones whom have made the most impact in the history of mankind, have been, sort of outcasts, so, if you are one who is NOT running with the pack, you are not alone. Of course, you are not alone, anyway, because *GOD* IS ALWAYS with you!!!

I saw this quote, and, had to share it:
Why do we always IGNORE those that ADORE us, ADORE those that IGNORE us. LOVE those that HURT us and HURT those that LOVE us???Is this REALLY human nature? If so, I would RATHER, stick with my spiritual nature, because in the spirit, I am IN LOVE, and, in LOVE,  
1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8... 
4/ Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, 
5/ it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, 
6/ it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.
7/ It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

8/ Love never fails.

In verse 5, there is a KEY to existing: IT DOES NOT BROOD OVER INJURY! One of the most difficult areas to master, yet, we MUST! I am a sensitive soul, so, I KNOW, for SURE, how difficult this is, and, yet, the more injury I incur, the more I am able to understand the reasoning behind it, and, get over it, move forward, and, retain LOVE!!!

Emotionalism, opens up PASSIONS, and, passions ARE that which, lead us to sin! Passion is that which opens up to, ALL negative actions, and, reactions, even, hatred, therefore, we MUST MANAGE our temperaments! As one with *GOD*/CHRIST, we are to LEARN our lessons, and, walk in gentleness, kindness, compassion, understanding, tolerance, patience, and, ALL virtuous behaviours/characteristics, OF a devout person! NOT easy to do, still, for our own good, and, the good of mankind, WE MUST!!!

YOU, better than anyone, KNOW who, and, what you are, and so, how can anyone else belittle what is NOT little? How can anyone determine your worth, when, it is already measured by *GOD*? See what I mean???

BE who, and, what you are, always improving, in the name of LOVE, and, let *GOD* take care of those who oppose you, but, NEVER let them defeat you, nor, destroy you, not in mind, nor, in spirit! Keep on keeping on, and, KNOW that you ARE worthy! The cream ALWAYS rises, though, it might take a while, so, don't turn to curds, before your time!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012
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HOSEA 6:6...
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