HEAVENLY INCLINED...: MODIFYING TO SPECIFICATION...

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...

MODIFYING TO SPECIFICATION...

We are Called by THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY, SAVIOUR, and HOLY SPIRIT, to make modifications to HIS specifications; though, we are given free will involving the Call to modify; that is, we have the choice TO get with the program, or to deny it, even to the degrees to which we comply, if we have chosen in favour of modification!!!

Over, and over again it is written that we are to IMPROVE the spirit, and abstain from the flesh! We are Called to be NEW, BETTER, ADVANCED, ELEVATED beings, TAKING ON CHRIST as the evidence of our lives! We are Called to align, adjust, change, and TRANSFORM INTO HIS image! 1 PETER 2: 9! We are encouraged to make the necessary modifications as completely as is feasible, for in doing so, lies great benevolence, and infinite reward!!!

HE forgave my past sins, and expects me to sin no more; that is, CONSCIOUSLY! Though, even if I do, I am expected to repent, and renounce this sin, then, get back into the groove of modification! Through every trial, test, and tribulation, I am being refined FOR HIS GLORY, and for my all around benefit! I don't resist, I don't scoff, I WILLINGLY aspire to ARISE to my TRUE being, the spirit, OVER the fleshy me! It is a challenge of LOVE, which ensures BLESSINGS, and VICTORY!!!

I am imperfect, though THROUGH HIM I am made perfect, but I cannot remain in HIM if I deny HIM, and to choose to stay the way I am, is denying HIM! HE IS THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY, AUTHOR, ARCHITECT, and CREATOR of ALL in EXISTENCE, therefore, the SOURCE, CENTER, and EPITOME of INTELLECT, LOGIC, KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, and UNDERSTANDING; therefore I TRUST HIS specifications, and ACKNOWLEDGE my NEED to make modifications FOR HIS GLORY, and for my rightful inheritance! ALL things that are built, made, or formed, require specifications in order to be made perfect; cars, homes, and yes, people being enjoined/built into HIM!!!

HE says, 'BE HOLY AS I AM HOLY', and, 'IF YOU LOVE ME, YOU WILL KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS'!!!

As the traveller, the racer, the warrior, and the labourer, gathered in their long and loose garments, that they might be ready in their business, so let Christians do by their minds and affections.

Be sober, be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperate in all behaviour. Be sober-minded in opinion, as well as in practice, and humble in your judgment of yourselves.

A strong and perfect trust in the grace of God, is agreeable with best endeavours in our duty. Holiness is the desire and duty of every Christian. It must be in all affairs, in every condition, and towards all people. We must especially watch and pray against the sins to which we are inclined. The written word of God is the surest rule of a Christian's life, and by this rule we are commanded to be holy every way. God makes those holy whom he saves.

TITUS 2: 11-14...

11/ For the grace of God has appeared, saving all

12/ and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age,

13/ as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of the great God and of our savior Jesus Christ,

14/ who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.

We are SERVANTS of THE LORD; this ISN'T about gratifying self, it IS about THE GLORY OF *GOD*! Being a servant implies DUTY TO HIM! This duty carries over to having a duty towards others as well, because the self is no longer the focus! Thus, we have to retrain, and learn, which involves effort! We have to realize the necessity of LOVE in it's fullness, in thought, action, and reaction, which is NOT easy for us! We are to be charitable, which involves many factors, including being merciful towards others, forgiving, tolerant, and also, sharing what we have with them! All we are Called to do, sees us NEEDING to make modifications body, mind, heart, and spirit!!!

Thanks be to HIM who gave us the tools, keys, and guidance to enable us to become Saints, and HOLY people! We must first understand, then utilize what HE has set before us; specifications that FREE US ETERNALLY!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2013
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