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

FRIDAY, FABULOUS FRIDAY!!!

It is FRIDAY!!! AND, the middle of September, already??! Wow, time is FLYIN', and, I can barely keep up with it!!!

The end of the week is a POSITIVE time, at least, it CAN be! It is a time when we are willing to shake off the week, and, put on a new attitude! It is a time of Family, Friends, LOVE, and, doing what makes us happy! It is a time for rest, renewal, and, restoration, for the whole being! And, most importantly, it is a time to take time to reflect on *GOD*/CHRIST, give thanks, PRAISE, and, WORSHIP! It is also, a time to look forward, with heightened expectations!!!

So, how did your week go, anyway? Were you able to resist what you should have? Were you able to bridle, or, bite the tongue? Were you able to MAKE it a great week, despite what was thrown at you? Were you able to remain IN *GOD*, cheerful, and, content, while enduring? I know, it is NOT easy, but, the more we try, the easier it gets, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY, and, for our own well-being, and, growth!!!

I have been down with a nasty, nasty chest, and, head cold, this week, but, I got some much needed rest, and, had time to simply, be! I got hit hard, and, felt as if I had been ran over! Still, it is what it is, and, it is on it's way out, so, I am PRAISING *GOD*/CHRIST, and, just about to get back into the groove!!!

Life isn't a bed of roses, and, it isn't all that bad, either! It IS in our power, with the help of THE LORD, to improve daily; I don't care how bad it seems, it IS possible to MAKE it a better day, EVERY day! I have been down so low, I had to look up to the dust, but, I, mostly, maintained a decent attitude, and, assurance that this wasn't my only option! Sure, when you are down that low, it seems as if it might take an eternity, or, a miracle to rise even a bit, but, don't you lose FAITH! Don't you KNOW that *GOD* is working on your behalf, according to HIS WILL for your life, and, growth? My life at this time is nothing impressive, by any standard, but, LORD knows, I am SO grateful for what I do have, and, the many BLESSINGS HE has bestowed upon me! Sure, even though I am taught not to worry, I still do, sometimes, but, I then, turn it over to HIM, because I have FAITH enough to believe HE IS LEADING me, where HE wants me to be, now, and, evermore! Again, I have to say, there IS much to be happy, and, grateful for, in ANY day, because HIS hands ARE busily manifesting endless beauty, and, simple pleasures, always!!!

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY! It is Friday, time to loose the binds the world TRIED to tie you down with, and, rejoice for HIS presence, and, help this far! Time to TOSS the week past into the BBQ, and, take in the fresh air of a new day, which has wonder in store!!!

Have an awe-inspiring weekend, in whatever way pleases your being, but, be sure to spend quality time on the spirit, for that IS the objective, now, and, forever! MUCH LOVE to you, *GOD* BLESS, and, BE with us ALL, ENJOY!!!

Go fly a kite, let the Child inside run wild with delight! Take a long walk in the park, and, enjoy the day, as it turns into dark! Simply take these few days, and, fill them in joyful ways! Then, come the week ahead, you won't begin it, with an air of dread:))) lw'12

REV. LWINSOR © 2012

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HOSEA 6:6...
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