HEAVENLY INCLINED...: WELCOMED WEEKEND...

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...

WELCOMED WEEKEND...

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I just returned from a 90TH Birthday party! The honouree is in fabulous condition, lovely, charming, and as sharp as they come! She is BLESSED in diverse ways, and makes the world a better place with the bounties *GOD* has given her! I can see her making it to 100, and still being much the same...

Interesting how many people hope they make it to 90, or beyond; they just can't stand the idea of leaving this life! Myself, I feel fortunate to be here now, and try not to think that far ahead, because my days are in HIS hands, and it doesn't make sense to me to think that far ahead...

We have been busy nearly every single weekend since May, and I am so looking forward to some unscheduled ones, *GOD* WILLING! It is Indian Summer here, just absolutely gorgeous! It is 81 right now, and the trees are brilliant with colour; it is REALLY a beautiful day! I HAVE to thank THE LORD for it, and all which accompanies the hours of this day!!!

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It is the weekend; a time to give thanks, a time to rejuvenate, a time to bask in LOVE, in PEACE, and just be! Such amazing gifts THE LORD has bestowed upon us, which far too many take for granted, and assume they provided for themselves!!!

So many awful things happened in this world this past week, and it is increasing daily, which makes it difficult for us sensitive people to go about as if everything were perfect, but, I turn it over to *GOD* in PRAYER, and TRUST, and I keep such things in heart, in mind, without letting them take over! Sometimes it is more difficult than others, given the heinous acts against humanity, though as it affects me, all there is to do is to PRAY, and RELY ON *GOD*, because ONLY HE can lead us through, and invoke resolve throughout! PRAYERS MUST BE CONTINUOUS, and we MUST REMAIN IN FAITH, for this IS what is meant by 'he who endures to the end is the one who will be saved'! I will do a post on this soon, because according to all which is occurring, understanding and knowledge MUST be in place...

I wish you a most PEACEFUL weekend, full of *GOD*, full of LOVE, full of comfort, full of rest, relaxation, and enjoyment! Enjoy the fruits of your labours, enjoy the people in your life, enjoy the every single gift of *GOD*, great or small, and be sure to give thanks, PRAISE, WORSHIP, and REJOICE IN THE LORD our *GOD*! MUCH LOVE TO YOU, may *GOD* BLESS and BE with HIS own, take care, and HONOUR THE LORD in all you think, say, or do, and HE WILL BLESS you according to HIS WILL, and promises!!! OXOXOXO

REV. LWINSOR © 2014
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