HEAVENLY INCLINED...: March 2013

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...

EASTER EXALTATION...

It is Easter: Spring is entwined in the festivities,
Adding to the excitement within me!
It bothers me that there are not enough words to eloquently,
PRAISE THE LORD for what HE has done for you, for me,
Though, I will NEVER relent in trying to, every singly day,
Because HE LOVES me, and has touched me, in a most intense way!!!

OH HOW HE LOVES US

WHO IS THIS JESUS???

Just as long ago, there are those in this day, asking, who is this JESUS that created such controversy, such dissension, such confusion amongst the people of this world, though HE came in PEACE, and IS in fact, THE PRINCE OF PEACE? Who is this being who defied even death, and rose again, showing HIMSELF? Who is this Man who was kind, gentle, meek, and lived a simple life, while travelling through the lands to teach of *GOD* ALMIGHTY? Who is this who promised LIFE to those who believe in HIM??? HE IS THE LORD of the HEAVENS, and the Earth, *GOD* OVER ALL, and EVERYTHING, with exclusive, and sole power ABOVE ALL else, THE SON OF *GOD*, The SON of Man, the firstborn of ALL CREATION, SOVEREIGN KING OF KINGS, the beginning without end! HE IS THE LIGHT, THE WAY, THE TRUTH that eradicates the hold of the world on it's inhabitants; inhabitants of which, belong to HIM alone!!!

WORTHY IS THE LAMB---HOLY IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!!

HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! BLESSED IS HE, BLESSED are we, through HIM, and THE HOLY SPIRIT! PRAISE HIM ALL IN CREATION!!!
MATTHEW 28...
1/ After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
2/ And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.
3/ His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow.
4/ The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men.

HOLY Saturday, also known as Easter Eve, and is solemnly celebrated throughout many nations! In Western practice, HOLY Saturday lasts until 6 P. M., or dusk, after which the Easter Vigil is celebrated, marking the official start of the Easter season. The Easter season lasts 50 days, and the Sunday's after The Resurrection, are called Second Sunday, Third Sunday, up to the Seventh Sunday. In Eastern practices HOLY Saturday runs from afternoon, through midnight, with 15 OLD TESTAMENT readings:In the afternoon, the faithful traditionally gather in church for the reading of the Acts of the Apostles in its entirety. Later that night (around 11.30 pm), the Paschal Vigil begins with the Midnight Office, during which the Canon of Holy Saturday is repeated. Then, all of the candles and lights in the church are extinguished, and all wait in darkness and silence for the proclamation of the Resurrection of Christ...

PRAISE THE LORD *GOD*, CHRIST JESUS, and HOLY SPIRIT in this day, and always; who through LOVE devised a way to defeat the world, and it's condemnation! THANK HIM for giving us HOPE amidst the darkness, and for guiding us deeper, and deeper into THE LIGHT! WORSHIP HIM first because HE IS, and then, because HE chooses to share HIMSELF with those who choose HIM! REJOICE in HIS ULTIMATE, and BEAUTIFUL SACRIFICE, that gave us LIFE, and A WAY to that life, from the chains of the gates of Hades!!!

There is SO much discussion of when CHRIST was born, and what day, and time HE died! SINCE THE WORD does not reveal much of this information to us, Scholars, and others, have used MANY methods to determine times, dates, and other factors of HIS life, and it is said that since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the calendar was altered. We KNOW HE wasn't born in December, and the closest date of death to what we celebrate is either April 3, or April 23. The Church has determined certain dates, due to feast dates, and other criteria, though since THE WORD does not reveal such information, IS it important? After all, what IS important IS HIS SACRIFICE, HIS TEACHINGS, HIS EXAMPLE, and the Prophecies which HE fulfilled, and made manifest...

MATTHEW 27: 1-61...
Jesus before Pilate.
1/ When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.
2/ They bound him, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate, the governor.

Experience the Power of the Resurrection Every Day

Whitney Hopler

The resurrection is more than just an event that happened once in history. It's the source of the power you can experience in your own life, every day. The same power that resurrected Jesus from death to life is available to you, and if you tap into it, you'll see amazing transformation in your own life, too.

Here's how you can experience resurrection power every day:

BLESSED IS THE LORD *GOD*, SAVIOUR, RULER, and MASTER of my soul,
Whom in LOVE, has made me healthy, and whole!
PRAISE be unto HIS HOLY name, for HE ALONE, is worthy,
I WORSHIP HIM, THE FATHER of ALL CREATION, HIS MAJESTY!!!

Easter in the Netherlands

Easter in Netherlands is very much like the rest of the western countries. However one remarkable Easter tradition in Netherland is the Easter Carnival. Easter in Netherland is marked by carnivals that proceed the fasting season of Lent. Preparations for the carnivals begin the previous year on 11th day of the 11th month, when a council of 11 meets to fine-tune the carnival plans. Carnivals feature colorful celebrations with dances, parades and masquerade balls. In each town a person is elected prince of the Carnival and he is handed the keys to the city.

CHRIST JESUS told HIS Disciples that in 2 days, it would be The PASSOVER, and The SON of Man would be handed over to be crucified. CHRIST, and HIS Disciples were in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, when a Woman with a costly perfumed oil approached HIM, and poured the oil onto HIM. The Disciples were furious because they said that she could have sold the oil for a good price, and give to the needy, but, THE LORD said to them, that what she was doing was preparing HIM for burial, and that where The GOSPEL was spoken, her deed shall be spoken of, in memory of her...

Being one of THE LORD *GOD'S* people is a STEWARDSHIP which entails great responsibility! HIS BLESSINGS were NEVER given to Mankind to be used for selfish purposes! *GOD* BLESSES HIS own, that they may become a BLESSING for others! MANY people misinterpret, and misuse HIS BLESSINGS, HIS having Chosen them, then, use the privileges therein, as something they OWN, instead of THE GIFT it is; a gift which has responsibility, FIRST to LOVE, then to wholesomeness, goodness, righteousness, and justness! THE LORD GIVETH, and THE LORD TAKETH AWAY! One mustn't forget this; ALL IS WITHIN HIS DISCRETION, according TO HIS WILL!!!

Easter In Russia

In Russia Christians go to church late on Easter Saturday night. At midnight they go out and walk around the outside of the church singing songs. The priest knocks on the door and everyone goes in to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The priest blesses the people's food and they return home to have a happy feast.

Now, CHRIST was leaving the Temple area, when the Disciples approached HIM to point out the Temple buildings...
MATTHEW 24: 2...
He said to them in reply, "You see all these things, do you not? Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.

There is sin, then, there is sin! Some sins are unconscious, some are 'consciously' done, repeatedly! Like the Man who is prominent in his Church, and LOVES to let the world know he is a Christian (true of other religions too), then, lives in 'conscious' promiscuity, cheating not only on his Wife, but, his girlfriend, and with as many Women as he is attracted to, or can score! Of course, there are Women, doing the same! The same is true of the drug addict, who 'consciously' HAS to get high again, again, again, and the list goes on! These people KNOW that their actions are 'conscious' sins, but, they believe they are in their rights, as Christians, to live in 'conscious' sin...

Easter in Mexico

Easter is a combination of Semana Santa or Holy Week which is Palm Sunday to Easter Saturday and Pascua which is Resurrection Sunday until the following Saturday.

Semana Santa celebrates the last days of the Christ's life. Pascua is the celebration of the Christ's Resurrection. It is also the release from the sacrifices of Lent.

Each morning CHRIST would enter Jerusalem, teaching the crowds of people. About this time, HE delivered The Denunciation of the Scribes, and Pharisees, who preach but do not practice, feign, but do not align: a very valuable, and informative discourse on hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and self-importance, for ALL of us...

MATTHEW 23...
1/ Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples,
2/ saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.
3/ Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.
4/ They tie up heavy burdens (hard to carry) and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.
5/ All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

No matter what comes to us, no matter what, IF FAITH is strong enough, we WILL endure, persevere, and be delivered! Lack of FAITH takes one down into what goes against *GOD*, and HIS people! Lack of FAITH is the slide on which we slip to the depths of affliction, suffering, pain, agony, and whatever negative has ensnared us! FAITH IS A GIFT OF THE LORD *GOD*, to be USED at ALL times, FOR the continuance of what is wholesome, right, good, just, and healthy; FAITH is POSITIVE, and just as LIGHT rules over the darkness, so does POSITIVITY rule over the negative...

In this HOLIEST of weeks, while awareness of HOLINESS is with us, let us PRAY, PRAY, and PRAY! Let us step into PRAYER, and let it take root within us, that it remains with us evermore...

Let us PRAY like CHRIST JESUS, for ALL people of this life, and for increased closeness with what IS HOLY, THE LORD *GOD*, HIS WILL, and WAYS! Let us PRAY for an opening of the heart to receiving HIM, more, more, and more! Let us PRAY for cleansing, and prominence of the spirit! Let us PRAY for LOVE, for what is right, what is just, what is good, to diminish ALL which is against *GOD*! Let us PRAY as we ought, because we LOVE HIM, and one another...

There are SO many interesting Easter traditions around the globe! Just fascinating! This week we will share in some of these, even IF they might not be new to some, because there is an interesting thread of beauty, and unity in all of them! Ahhhhhh, I just LOVE Easter, for SO many reasons...

Easter in France In France, Shrove Tuesday is referred to as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday.

In France, church bells ring joyfully during the year. But the bells stop ringing on the Thursday before Good Friday. They are silent for a few days while people remember the death of Jesus. On Easter Sunday morning, the bells ring out, telling people that Jesus is alive again. When people hear the bells, they kiss and hug one another.

MATTHEW 21: 18-22...
18/ When he was going back to the city in the morning, he was hungry.
19/ Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went over to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again." And immediately the fig tree withered.
20/ When the disciples saw this, they were amazed and said, "How was it that the fig tree withered immediately?"

LORD, though HE IS, could have come to this world adorned in riches, clothed lavishly, and in extravagance worthy of HIS HIGHNESS, but that is NOT HIS WAY! HE could have demanded that rulers, and kings, as well as all others, fall at HIS ROYAL feet, but, that is NOT HIS WAY! HE is the *GOD* of the lowly, of the humble, of the oppressed, of the suffering, and HIS riches are far beyond worldly measure, everlasting, incorruptible, and unchangeable! YES, HE COULD have come in evidence of HIS MAJESTY, yet, HIS MAJESTY is far ABOVE impressing the world! HIS MAJESTY is DEEPER than even the Universe, and while tangible, it is the intangible that articulates it! HE made HIMSELF for a while, lower than HIS Angels, and humbled HIMSELF even to death on a cross, for the LOVE of HIS own...

JUST CALLED PALM SUNDAY...

RIDE ON, RIDE ON IN MAJESTY---KINGS COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

HOSANNA, HOSANNA, HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST: HAPPY PALM SUNDAY!!!

MATTHEW 21: 1-17...
1/ When they drew near Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,
2/ saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tethered, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them here to me.
3/ And if anyone should say anything to you, reply, 'The master has need of them.' Then he will send them at once."

The WORK of CHRIST is, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST is INTIMATELY involved in all phases of both the CREATION, and SALVATION of Mankind, and the material Universe...

CHRIST JESUS, HIS Disciples, and those following HIM, had left Galilee, and were headed towards Jerusalem. HE had called aside The Twelve, given them their instructions, advice, and encouragement...

MATTHEW 20: 17: 19...
17/ As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve (disciples) aside by themselves, and said to them on the way,
18/ "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death,
19/ and hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day."

PALM SUNDAY as it is known in parts of the world, is known by other names in other parts of the world, due to the unavailability, or expense of palm leaves (WILLOW SUNDAY, WILLOW-TWIG SUNDAY, YEW SUNDAY, BRANCH SUNDAY, FLOWERING SUNDAY, FLOWER SUNDAY, BLOSSOMING SUNDAY, PASCUA FLORIDA, SUNDAY OF THE PALM CARRYING, and HOSANNA SUNDAY)...

It IS FRIDAY, thank YOU LORD! I am ALL caught up on my work, and the weight of grief is starting to lessen, and after months, and months of busyness, I have some free time:))) It has been a rough path for many months, but, I survived, by the GRACE of *GOD*, and am looking forward to some soul time!!!

It's a new day, by the GRACE, and LOVE of THE LORD *GOD*; in this new day, there is new HOPE, new opportunity, new gain! Yesterday is gone in passage, tomorrow is hanging in HIS WILL, but today IS HIS gift, full of PROMISE, and encouragement!!!

We are not bound by the law, we are obligated to HOLINESS! Bound to the law proved us failures, obligation to HOLINESS proves us VICTORIOUS! Bound to the law was a requirement, obligation to HOLINESS is a choice! The law defeated us, and gave us a certain death, obligation to HOLINESS sees us TRIUMPHANT IN ETERNAL LIFE! Bound by law, it's imperfections, and doom, led to obligation of HOLINESS, that THE LORD *GOD* IS TRIUMPHANT, NOT the enemy!!!

When HE CREATED the first people, PARADISE was intended to be their lot, but, when they denied HIM, in favour of deception, that changed; HE told Adam that now he would have to work the ground with hard labor to provide for himself, and Eve!!!

*GOD* CREATED Man to have as a close companion, to share HIMSELF, and HIS GLORY with; the tree that Eve ate from, then shared with Adam, was the tree of KNOWLEDGE of GOOD and EVIL! *GOD* FORBADE them this tree, TO protect them from the harsh realities of what is opposed to *GOD*, thus humanity! *GOD* gave them the freedom of choice; they could rely upon HIM, HIS WISDOM, and HIS knowledge, or not; such was/is the way HE CREATED us! IF only they had listened, if only they had obeyed!!!

With all JOY, let us lift UP to THE LORD, no matter the day,
Let us thank HIM, from the heart, for the bounty HE sends our way!
Let us HONOUR HIM, in any way we can,
As we spread HIS LOVE forward, through the world of Man...

HAPPY 1ST day of Spring, with LOVE, all GLORY BE TO *GOD*!!

From HIS early years, CHRIST THE LORD, spent much time studying the laws, and in the temples. HE was so knowledgeable that at roughly, 12 years of age, HE flabbergasted the Elders in the temple, with HIS questions, understanding, and answers. HE spent HIS whole life being readied for a Ministry that was extremely intense, albeit, short lived! The whole of HIS Ministry was approximately, at the longest, 3 1/2 years, although some say 2-3, even though there is no definitive mention of how long HE Ministered to the people; the only things Scholars have to work with are assessments from the timing of particular events! At 30 years old, HE began to teach, and to pave THE WAY, through example, and HIS messages/instructions/parables...

As we are tried, and tested, we ought to be reminded that HIS disciplines, and teachings, exist BECAUSE HE ISN'T GIVING UP ON US! HE IS, TO THE END, GOING TO TAKE US THE FULL DISTANCE TO TRUTH, BECAUSE HE LOVES US THAT MUCH!

The Scribes and Pharisees said to JESUS, "Teacher this Woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such a Woman. So what do YOU say?" (JOHN 8: 4-5)

In these times, there is much to contend with; in failing economies, there is an increase in violence, theft, desperation, and loss of self-control, as people struggle to be able to live, survive. Our FAITH HAS to be honed, and perfected, daily, to withstand what is around us, what affects us, what has the potential to shake us loose! This is one reason we are taught to put on the full armor of *GOD*! Let us PRAY for increased, and steadfast FAITH, and for those who have lost all HOPE, only to resort to the work of wrong, and let us PRAY that through the strong in FAITH, HE will grab onto some of the HOPELESS, before they are consumed by a fire far removed from refining...

I am making a few changes on this site, beginning with the title, because my first site to PRAISE, WORSHIP, and share THE LORD was called HEAVENLY INCLINATIONS, and because the title is shorter...

I will be changing a few more things, but, one step at a time; as well as changing the look of this site, which involves hours, and hours of work, to perfect, so bear with me...

I wish you a Monday, and week, full of THE LIGHT of HIS WAYS,

Full of blossoming BLESSINGS, to enrich, and encourage the days;

Once again, I began at Genesis, and am reading through. Each time I do, I am always amazed by the hard headed people of the time, whom, though THE LORD was amongst them, with HIS signs, wonders, miracles, BLESSINGS, plagues, and open expression of HIS wrath for their disobedience, would repent to stay HIS wrath, then, in a short time, they would go back their ways! One such session of HIS anger would see me, not only trembling, but totally convinced of HIS ALMIGHTY AUTHORITY OVER me, and all else in CREATION; I am no wimp, but I recognize TRUE power! I am serious, WHAT were these people thinking the endless times they tried, and tested HIM, defied, and denied HIM? HE led them from adversaries, provided for them, fed them, quenched their thirst, their clothes never wore, their feet never swelled; they WERE BLESSED, and complained, whined, and well, they were not fair! They, HIS Chosen, HIS heart, the ones HE LOVES everlastingly...

IRISH RIVERDANCE 2009

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!

Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Proto-Irish: *Qatrikias; Modern Irish: Pádraig; Welsh: Padrig; c. 387 – 17 March c. 460 or c. 492) was a Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the"Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of the island along with Saints Brigid and Columba.

Patrick was born to wealthy Christian Parents a little over 1, 600 years ago, in the British Isles. According to two letters he had written, at the age of 16, while on his Father's country estate, he was kidnapped by pirates, and taken to pagan Ireland, where he was sold as a slave. After 6 years of servitude, he escaped, and found a ship that took him back home.

JOHN 6: 45-51...
45/ It is written in the prophets: 'They shall all be taught by God.' Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.
46/ Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father.
47/ Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.
48/ I am the bread of life.

GET TO LOVE!!!

I don't do the news too often, as each time I do, I gotta wonder, WHERE IS THE LOVE??? WHERE IS THE LOVE OF *GOD* in us???

LORD *GOD*, CHRIST JESUS, LOVES us, HE REALLY LOVES us! HIS heart goes out to our afflictions, suffering, pain, and agony, for HE too, endured the worst of this world, and has come to set the lowly on HIGH!!!

Let every tongue confess that he is LORD. High and low, rich and poor, bond and free, meet in CHRIST. Seeing we cannot keep alive our own souls, it is our wisdom, by obedient FAITH, to commit our souls to CHRIST, who is able to save and keep them alive for ever. AMEN!!!

JAMES 2: 26 (Although one should read 12-26)...
For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

FAITH in action is what we aim for in our walk with THE LORD. Mere FAITH, or mere works will not aid me one bit, though works, coupled with my FAITH, especially those works that derive from unfeigned LOVE, reflect HIM in my life. HE IS the model by which I should be living; HIS LOVE, compassion, gentleness, kindness, unwavering ways, loyalty, commitment, DEVOTION, diligence, and desire to fulfill *GOD'S* WILL, ought to be the foundation on which I build IN my FAITH; in other words, I become FAITHFUL, or acting in FAITH...

The Bible has been translated into 1,200 different languages, including Klingon, for the Star Trek enthusiasts. NO WAY! That is too funny, and well, I will leave it at that:)))

There are thousands different sects of Christianity, each claiming different interpretations of certain portions of biblical text.

The Bible is the most shoplifted book in the world. That should tell you something!
about 50 bibles are sold every minute
the bible was written by over 40 authors
written from three continents-Asia, Africa, Europe
written in different places like prison, islands, traveling
at different times covering 1,500 yrs by shepherds, fishermen, kings and more...

If it weren't for THE LORD, I wouldn't be alive this day; I wouldn't be in this particular place of time, doing what HE has moved me to do, and on it goes! Many of the powerful people of the world, throughout history have neglected to recognize where their power has derived from, yet, there are those whom, somewhere along the line, felt compelled to express *GOD* in their lives; some of them extreme genius', such as Leonard Da Vinci, Rembrandt, and others. The same is true of the acutely impoverished; some are so wrapped up in their state of suffering, they forget *GOD*, so to speak, yet others, arise to exalt HIM...

THE RIVER OF DREAMS---BILLY JOEL

SPIRIT IN THE SKY---NORMAN GREENBAUM

BE HAPPY; IT IS FRIDAY:)))

Hey, hey, hey it is FRIDAY! Time to celebrate the fruits of our labours, our endurance, and perseverance, and our having survived another week, by the GRACE of *GOD*! Plus, Easter, and Spring are in reach:)))

It is time to PRAISE THE LORD, WORSHIP HIM, and REJOICE IN HIM! It is time to free the spirit, rest the body, and ENJOY some time away from the grind!!!

What I aim to do, what I want to do for THE LORD, and with the rest of my life, is to HONOUR HIM, BY becoming the TRUE ME, the spirit, and EXISTING, as wholly as is feasible, IN HIS WILL, FOR, and TO HIS GLORY! Now, this ISN'T an easy endeavour, yet, affects my REAL LIFE, eternally!!!

The world will NOT likely, accept my attempts, in total allegiance TO HIM, to work through the flesh, and come into the spirit, but, my LIFE is not found in the world, it IS found IN HIM!!!

When you GIVE HOPE, you find HOPE, and, any time you find HOPE, be sure to GIVE it to someone else!!!

By FAITH we sleep, by FAITH we live, by FAITH we keep...lw'12

HOSEA 6:6...
For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than holocausts.
(MATTHEW 9:13 & MATTHEW 12)

The world over, needs prayers, day in, day out! LET US PRAY WITHOUT CEASING! Let LOVE be the voice we lift UP to *GOD*! May HE BLESS us, and, may we allow HIM to show us THE WAY!!! PRAISE HIS MIGHTY name, and, GLORIFY HIM in thought, action, and, reaction!!!

HOLINESS: in the highest sense belongs to God (Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 15:4), and to Christians as consecrated to God's service, and in so far as they are conformed in all things to the will of God (Romans 6:19; Romans 6:22; Ephesians 1:4; Titus 1:8; 1 Peter 1:15). Personal holiness is a work of gradual development. It is carried on under many hindrances, hence the frequent admonitions to watchfulness, prayer, and perseverance (1 Corinthians 1:30; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 4:23; Ephesians 4:24).

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