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

THE FEEL OF SUNDAY, THEN, THERE IS MONDAY:)))

Sunday has it's own special feel, ya' know? It is difficult to explain, but, there is a definite feeling in Sunday! Guess it is just another one of those mysterious workings of THE LORD!!!

Monday has it's own special feel, too, but, it is a WAY opposite feeling, yes? That's ok, there's purpose in that draggy, kind of reluctant feeling of facing another week:))) And, ya' know, you ALWAYS survive it, and, even find some good moments, along the way!!!

Time is a gift of *GOD*, and, should ALWAYS be revered as such! Sure there are things, and, people, in this time, that have to audacity to try to ruin this gift, but, they are only given power to do so, with our participation, and YES, I am speaking to myself, too: I walk the walk, and, walk the talk, but, I am FAR from being perfected, though, I NEVER relent in working my way TO that point, in fact, don't you know, the closer you are to being perfected, the more you are challenged/tried/assaulted/attacked?!! :)))

Our reactions, and, our tongues, are quite quick to give power! This is from that egocentric being, we are TRYING to correct, train, and, tame, but which, we can only keep doing so, because, we are habitual in emotionalism, and, reacting! IF we had been properly taught since birth, it would not be so difficult, but, here we are, battling what we do best:)))

What I have learned this far is, it doesn't matter what we are used to; what matters is that we understand, what we are used is not what SHOULD be, thus, we keep working the spirit, OVER all else! Yah, it gets downright frustrating at times, but, that is part of the transition TO improvement! NOTHING in what is right is easy, BECAUSE we are at opposite ends of the spectrum of *GOD*, to begin with, then, to REACH that righteous end, we have to deal with a LOT concerning giving UP what we are used to!!!

As practice makes perfect, so does DILIGENCE of spirit, and, FAITHFULNESS! We CAN OVERCOME all the murk of the world, and, BECOME our TRUE self, the spirit! We NEED THE LORD to do this, so, remaining IN THE WORD, PRAYER, PRAISE, WORSHIP, contentment, understanding, and, THE WILL TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, steady our steps!!!

We MUSTN'T be overwhelmed by what is difficult, for *GOD* gave us the POWER to ARISE, at ANY time, even IF we must CALL OUT TO HIM, to do so! HIS plan for us, is NOT that we are overwrought with difficulty, instead, that we LEARN from what is opposing THE TRUTH, and, move through, past, and, over it, TO the point of comfort, PEACE, HOPE, LOVE, and, all which is OF HIM!!!

It is another BEAUTIFUL gift of *GOD*, this day, and, I pray you are enjoying it; whether it is, yet, Sunday where you are, or, already Monday! Take the POWER of *GOD* into the hours ahead, with purpose, understanding, and, steadfastness, that, you are enabled, empowered, and, encouraged to face what is ahead! Stand in LOVE, with cheerfulness, and, let HIS WAY, BE your way! If that ole' serpent wants to mess with you, tell him to flee from your presence, DON'T give him ANY encouragement, or, advantage! YOU, IN THE LORD, ARE HEIGHTENED, and, FREE from his tactics, you only have to BELIEVE in understanding OF *GOD'S* WAYS!!!

*GOD* BLESS us ALL, and, THANK YOU LORD, for ALL in this day, for ALL is sound in reason, purpose, and, beneficial FOR the TRUE self, the spirit! MUCH LOVE!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012

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