HEAVENLY INCLINED...: NICE, NICE DAY:)))

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.

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...

NICE, NICE DAY:)))

*GOD*, alone, brought forth this day, and, while I may not like everything in it, which, comes my way, I promise to diligently try, to find the worth in the hours, that fell from the Heavens on HIGH, as, I am not bound by what is wrong, instead, by what, in my depths, creates a song!!! lw'12

It IS a most gorgeous day! The birds are singing, the weather is perfect, the sun is shining, and, all is well, BY THE GRACE of *GOD*! Thank YOU, LORD for YOUR endless bounties!!!

I was driving home, a while ago, and, happened to notice a Church sign that said, Google doesn't have all the answers,you know; come on in:))) It isn't original, but, it made me smile:)))

SO many clever Church signs these days! I used to know a guy online, years ago, who spent a year, or two, travelling the states, photographing these signs! Don't know what happened to him, but, it was interesting, and, fun to read his site!!!

Some of my favorite signs are: Tomorrow's forecast: *GOD* REIGNS, and, THE SON SHINES!
I DON'T KNOW WHY SOME PEOPLE CHANGE CHURCHES, WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE WHICH ONE YOU STAY HOME FROM?
*GOD* ANSWERS KNEE MAIL!
WHAT PART OF 'THOU SHALL NOT' DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?
IF YOUR LIFE STINKS, WE HAVE A PEW FOR YOU!
CHURCH PARKING ONLY, VIOLATORS WILL BE BAPTIZED!
PRAYER; WIRELESS ACCESS TO *GOD* WITH NO ROAMING FEES!
DON'T LET YOUR WORRIES KILL YOU, LET THE CHURCH HELP YOU:)))
NEED A LIFEGUARD, OURS WALKS ON WATER?!
FORGIVE YOUR ENEMIES, IT MESSES WITH THEIR HEADS!
NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO VISIT, OUR PASTOR IS ON VACATION:)))
IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE WAY YOU WERE BORN, TRY BEING BORN AGAIN:)))
DO YOU KNOW WHAT HELL IS? COME HEAR OUR PREACHER:)))
*GOD* EXPECTS SPIRITUAL FRUITS, NOT RELIGIOUS NUTS:)))
IF YOU WOULD SHUT UP, YOU COULD HEAR *GOD'S* VOICE!
HONK IF YOU LOVE JESUS, TEXT WHILE DRIVING IF YOU WANT TO MEET HIM!
SON SCREEN PREVENTS SIN BURN:)))
DOWNLOAD YOUR WORRIES, GET ON LINE WITH *GOD*!
RUNNING LOW ON FAITH, STOP IN FOR A FILL UP!
WHAT IF *GOD* ASKED YOU FOR A SIGN?
SALVATION GUARANTEED, OR YOUR SINS CHEERFULLY REFUNDED:)))
WHY PAY FOR GPS, JESUS GIVES DIRECTION FOR FREE?
*GOD* IS LIKE TIDE SOAP, HE GETS THE STAINS OUT THAT OTHERS LEAVE BEHIND:)))
READ THE BIBLE, IT WILL SCARE THE HELL OUT OF YOU:)))
GET OFF FACEBOOK, AND, INTO MY BOOK --- *GOD*:)))
DON'T MAKE ME COME DOWN THERE --- *GOD*!!!

Tell me, what is life without a sense of humour??? There are SO many funny things attached to Churches, religions, and, the followers!!!

Life, especially life in *GOD*/CHRIST, is a serious matter, but, HE doesn't want us to miss out on some of the fun, while we are here; we only need to be able to discern what kind of fun is healthy, and, what kind is not! Takes years for most of us to figure out what kind of fun is healthy, and, for some, by the time they DO get it, health requires a miracle from the *GOD* they so long ignored, but, that is the thing about HIM, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE to TURN to HIM:)))

REV. LWINSOR © 2012
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