HEAVENLY INCLINED...: THE SOURCE OF PEACE...

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...

THE SOURCE OF PEACE...

There IS PEACE in THE LORD, though, we HAVE to REMAIN IN HIM, that we share in this PEACE! This PEACE is one with ALL HE IS, LOVE, HOPE, RIGHTEOUSNESS, GOODNESS, and all else which is just, and right!!!

When we step away from HIM, even for a second, our PEACE is compromised, as the world's ruler immediately aims his bow of fiery darts our way! Just as THE LORD SEES all that is, the enemy, also, does, and IS quick in ensnaring us! Thus, we are TAUGHT to KEEP our thoughts on that ABOVE, because what ABOVE consists of, IS ALL GOOD, POSITIVE, and EMPOWERING, but, that of the world is not only in opposition, it is oppressing!!!

CHRIST TEACHES us to not worry about tomorrow, nor for things that *GOD* already KNOWS we need, instead to KEEP our FOCUS on HIM, and the end goal; to KEEP moving UPWARD, and to resist what is of the world, because what is of the world, is NATURALLY, in opposition to HIM, and HIS own! We are bid to RELY ON HIM for EVERY thing, and every matter, void of the temptation to become overtaken by fear, unrest, discouragement, and all the defeating negatives of this world! We are to COUNT ON HIM, and HIS INNATE, UNQUESTIONABLE LOVE for us, which includes POSITIVE BLESSINGS for those who remain in allegiance to HIM, no matter what!!!

There is a LOT going on in this world, most of it to divert us, and to captivate us, but, most of it is trifle, empty, and without use FOR HIS own! It is filled with enticement, illusions, delusions, lies, falsehoods, and tactics to hinder us, that we are, eventually, bound by them, in our disappointment, and sorrows!!!

*GOD* says HIS GRACE is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness! This is VERY well laden with advice of the most POSITIVE kind! Can you not see it?

Prayer is a salve for every sore, a remedy for every malady; and when we are afflicted with thorns in the flesh, we should give ourselves to prayer. If an answer be not given to the first prayer, nor to the second, we are to continue praying.

Troubles are sent to teach us to pray; and are continued, to teach us to continue instant in prayer. Though God accepts the prayer of faith, yet he does not always give what is asked for: as he sometimes grants in wrath, so he sometimes denies in love.

When God does not take away our troubles and temptations, yet, if he gives grace enough for us, we have no reason to complain. Grace signifies the good-will of God towards us, and that is enough to enlighten and enliven us, sufficient to strengthen and comfort in all afflictions and distresses.

His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Thus his grace is manifested and magnified. When we are weak in ourselves, then we are strong in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ; when we feel that we are weak in ourselves, then we go to Christ, receive strength from him, and enjoy most the supplies of Divine strength and grace.

*GOD* IS LOVE, and in that LOVE, there IS PEACE, because there is HOPE, no matter what is happening to us, or, around us! FAITH IS THE TICKET TO PEACE, because it PROVIDES the mindset, and comfort of KNOWING THAT THE LORD IS WITH US, and IS WORKING on our behalf, even to the point of moving mountains, if necessary, which IS OFTEN, intangible, yet, we reap the benefits regardless!!!

CHRIST says PEACE I leave with you; my PEACE I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. IF we are knowledgeable, understanding, and strong in LOVE for HIM, this IS sufficient for our forward endeavours, because we TRUST HIM FOR ALL THINGS, and IN ALL matters under the HEAVENS, and because FAITH has led us this far, FOR HIS GLORY, and for our good, and the good of others!!!

PEACE be with you, precious ones! OPEN UP TO HIS PEACE, and BE strengthened for ALL things! MUCH LOVE, *GOD* BLESS, and BE with you! PRAISE HIM for HE HAS laid ALL answers, ALL antidotes, and ALL resources in our path, and WORSHIP HIM for HIS LOVE of us, and the GIFTS within this LOVE, then, REJOICE IN HIM for HIS PROMISES TO THE FAITHFUL, and HIS PRESENCE in our lives! BLESS HIS HOLY name, and HONOUR HIM, ALWAYS...

REV. LWINSOR © 2013
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