HEAVENLY INCLINED...: TO THE CROWN OF LIFE...

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...

TO THE CROWN OF LIFE...

Though things present themselves, I can let NOTHING deter, or defer my race to THE LORD! Though obstacles, hurdles, challenges, and other hindrances present themselves, I can only be slowed, but my intent is determined, diligent, and strong! Though many whisperings try to dissuade me, they are nothing more than a nuisance, unable to overtake my ability to hear the supportive SHOUTS which inspire me from the HEAVENS ABOVE!!!

Having stepped onto that Narrow PATH, ALL resolve is geared towards WINNING the race, which is like a rigorous marathon, and claiming my rightful inheritance! No one said it would be easy, and I don't deny that opposition exists in every day, in diverse ways, yet, *GOD* IS MY CHAMPION, of whom I am imitating, and in doing so, have learned to endure, persevere, and remain TRUE to the course! I am enabled, by extensive tools, keys, and knowledge, that I AM adept in resisting what could bring me to discouragement, and defeat! HIS WILL IS as MY will!!!

No distraction is too great to take me to the left, nor to the right, as THE LORD *GOD*, and HIS KINGDOM of which I AM, IS my sight! I am being trained in focus, centering, and engagement TOWARDS what awaits me, as I willingly, patiently, and consistently persist onward!!!

It is LOVE which KEEPS me on course, and which PROVIDES for me, exceedingly, and when I am weary, when I am in need, LOVE restores me, and pushes me forth!!!

NOTHING on this plane has moved me to such Devotion, nor to such stamina, and so, I am not only convinced of the worth of my fortitude, I am EAGER to fulfill it!!!

I am NOT the greatest contender in the race, yet, I am strengthened by LOVE, to make it to the finish line, in which case, I WILL bask IN THE GLORY OF THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY, and then, I shall enjoy the fruits of my labour forevermore; happy, free, and ALIVE IN TRUTH!!!

PRAISE THE LORD, WORSHIP HIS HOLINESS, REJOICE IN HIS SAVING LOVE, and HONOUR HIM in ALL ways, ALL of these days, ALL FOR HIS GLORY! AMEN!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2013