HEAVENLY INCLINED...: FRRRRRRRRIIIIIDDDAAAAYYYY:)))

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...

FRRRRRRRRIIIIIDDDAAAAYYYY:)))

Well, whaddya know? IT IS FRIDAY; thanks BE TO THE LORD! YAYYYYYYYYY!!!

I am not going to be around much in the next few days, if at all; busy, busy, busy! The heat wave is supposed to slide on outta here, and we are going to enjoy some sunshine, moderate warmth, and take in the sights, and sounds of Summer, before it slips away, which it does much too quickly! After the past month of storms, and heat, time to enjoy *GOD'S* gifts of Nature, and soak up some Vitamin D!!!

It's Friday, time to bust a move, shake that groove thing, and let the days gone be gone! Time to be good to ourselves, to do what makes us happy, relaxed, and refreshed, though, we should keep it real, and righteous! Weekends are good for the spirit, but not if we take it to extremes!!!

Time to share some LOVE, and good times with Family, Friends, or whomever! Time to share is the point! Get some hugs, share some smiles, and surround yourself with people that care, understand, and appreciate you! Even strangers can often fill this need, 'ya know???

Weekends are great for experimenting with hidden gifts, and talents too! Perhaps you have thought of trying something like painting, building, crafting, learning to play an instrument, and so forth! I, personally, find weekends very inspiring to my creative needs! We should find release for things that seem to burn in us, you never know what you will find when you set them free:)))

Of course, you need to catch up on some things, but be sure to catch up with yourself, too! Chill, and just BE! Ask someone for a massage, take a long, warm soak, go for a long, long walk, take a slow bike ride, just find a way to get in touch with yourself, and with life! We get so lost in the hustle, and bustle, we do!!!

Our spirits crave release from what the world impedes upon it! Time to free the spirit, give thanks to *GOD*, PRAISE, PRAY, WORSHIP, and REJOICE! The spirit is innately one with THE LORD, thus, it needs time to spend with HIM, void of the distractions!!!

Life is short, it is uncertain, and so, we should find ways to make it good for the HONOUR of *GOD*, for the being, and for others! If we don't slow down, and balance, we wind up burnt out, and worse! ENJOY time, WHILE aligning to THE LORD, that all is well!!!

I wish you a Friday, and weekend full of release, delight, contentment, restoration, increase, and LOVE! May *GOD* BE with us ALL, and may we REMAIN IN HIM! MUCH LOVE to you, take care, and celebrate the fruits of your labours, and reward yourself with the simple pleasures *GOD* has set before you!!! You are in my thoughts, heart, and PRAYERS; until later, PEACE be with you!!!OXOXOX