HEAVENLY INCLINED...: MONDAY'S MEDITATIONS: WHERE HE REIGNS, THERE IS AWESOMENESS!!!

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...

MONDAY'S MEDITATIONS: WHERE HE REIGNS, THERE IS AWESOMENESS!!!

By the LOVING GRACE OF *GOD*, the start of new week, and, heading into the middle of November, already!?? I don't know if it is just me, but, time seems to be soaring past us, so fast, I can barely keep up with it!!!

I had a nice weekend, and, I pray you did too:))) I spent the evening watching CHRISTmas movies, which, Hallmark began airing almost 2 weeks ago! I LOVE CHRISTmas! But, I find the magic in THE LORD, and, as I watch these movies, I am always wondering where HE fits in, besides being the reason for the HOLYday! Some movies show a Church, or, a Nativity scene, but, how many voice, or, reveal HIM, in their plots? The beautifully decorated homes, and, scenes, show the Santa magic, void of CHRIST! There is NO CHRISTmas, without CHRIST! The magic is the mystical GIFT of HIS LOVE, and, Children, especially, should be learning this! Ah well, I have been attempting for many years to train the focus of others, to remain on HIM, but, commercialism, upbringing, enticement, excitement, and, tradition, win out...

It was a perfect weekend for the folks in this area, to do their outside decorating, and, I am no exception! And, of course, the lights HAD to be turned on, for some time, to make sure they are working:))) I even had some hot chocolate with whipped cream! Hahahahahaha, CHRISTmas has begun! But, oh, the chores from now, until then!!!

This week is a perfect week to meditate upon the infinite significance of *GOD'S* GIFT to this life; HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, SAVIOUR, and, LORD of ALL, and, EVERYTHING, and, the far reaching effects HE has upon the lives of believers! We SHOULD keep HIM in mind, then heart, at ALL times, but, we have to really know HIM, and, FEEL HIM, in order to do so! Therefore, we must go deep into the spirit, and, find HIM!!!

As Thanksgiving approaches, we should begin to consider the multitude of things we have to be grateful for; such as THE LORD, HIS LOVE, HIS gifts, life, health, growth, Family, Friends, and on it goes! Again, we should be thankful EVERY hour of the day, but, especially at this time!!!

We ARE BLESSED in ways we NEVER consider, yet, SHOULD think about, at least, once in a while! In realizing just how BLESSED we are, we find great encouragement, and, contentment!!!

I wish you a most awesome, empowered week, with MUCH LOVE! May *GOD* BE with us ALL, and, may we PRAISE, and WORSHIP HIM, while REJOICING of HIS endless LOVE for us! PEACE be with you, every step of this week, and, REMAIN ROOTED IN HIM, that, all things work according TO HIS WILL, and, inspires HIS favour!!! BLESS you!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012