HEAVENLY INCLINED...: MEANINGFUL MONDAY'S...

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...

MEANINGFUL MONDAY'S...

It is Monday, thanks be to THE LORD *GOD*! Monday's are for momentum, for the motivated, for those who tap into those resources beneath the disdain of it being Monday!!!

This day isn't easy for most of us to welcome, yet does that change the fact of it's truth? Is any purpose served in rejecting this day? We are ABOVE the downers of this time; we are smarter than the challenges we face, you know I am right, just recall that we have made it this far, which proves that we have overcome such challenges!!!

Wake up, even if you've been awake for hours to the GIFT of this day, to THE LORD of this day, and smile, with a thankful, appreciative heart! Wake up and RISE to the occasion! Overwhelm the obstacles with your POSITIVITY, durability, perseverance, and calmly radiant disposition! BE the minor MASTER of this day, just keep your thoughts, and focus on THE LORD...

The title, or name of a day has power over us, isn't that interesting, and doesn't that speak volumes of the human psyche? It's preposterous, yet normal for us! In retrospect, and honesty, does it make the least sense? Funny, we are....

THE LORD MADE us able to withstand the harsh conditions of this realm, and when we are sure we can do it, HE bids us to call on HIM! If you are here today, as the above quote implies, your track record has PROVEN your ability to get through! This too shall pass, applies to every moment, and every incident of every *GOD* given day!!!

Sure, there are times when it is tougher than others; there are times when we are tired of the struggle and so forth, but the reality is, we make it through, and the tougher the times, the more we gather from the experience, and take to the heart, which means there IS GOOD in everything, and every time!!!

Another deep freeze, predicted to be the worst on records, and lasting for 60 hours, has gripped us, and is far-reaching! We are going to experience temps lower than the farthest northern point in Alaska! It is REALLY difficult to deal with, but attitude makes all the difference, which SHOULD be powered by FAITH, understanding, and realization that all WILL be well, and FOR SURE, there WILL be greater appreciation when this nasty front moves back to the Antarctica, where it belongs! Just think, it will feel like Spring when the temps return to 20, or 30, and we learned what Alaskan's deal with most of the time:)))

Today IS a gift of *GOD*, and what makes up the hours of this day, ARE within our power to deal with, to overcome, and to make better! Keep THE FAITH, share THE LOVE, and take the HIGH road always, because it IS the ONLY road all-inclusive!!!

Have a BLESSED, PEACE-FILLED, AWESOME day, and MAKE someone else's day better too! Take care, MUCH LOVE!!!

PRAISE, BLESS, and WORSHIP THE LORD *GOD*, and be THANKFUL for HIS PRESENCE in this time, in our lives, which is FULL of LOVE, CARE, and PROTECTION! HONOUR HIM by HONOURING one another! PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!!!

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