HEAVENLY INCLINED...: February 2014

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...

LORD OF THE SABBATH...

MATTHEW 12: 8...
"For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath."

Thanks BE TO *GOD* for ALL the wonders HE brings forth, be that in Nature, muzik, art, people, and that which reaches DEEP!!!

It's time for the weekly word solver! This week's word is:

PATRIARCHS

which has 342 words within! Last week's answer's for SANCTIFICATION, found below. ENJOY, and good luck!!!

ALWAYS be learning; NEVER imagine that you know enough, especially that of THE LORD!!!

Some thoughts premised upon 1 TIMOTHY 4: 12, TITUS 2: 7, and TITUS 3: 8, concerning the Young, and the Aging Ministers, Disciples, along with the necessity for deliberate, diligent, and constant goodness to flow forth from ALL of THE LORD'S own, that by example, now SHINES HIS GLORY for ALL to witness, and testify to!!!

If we FOCUS on our LOVE of THE LORD, and others, we find TRIUMPH in every single day, as we RELY on HIM, and align according to HIS WILL...

The insignificant of this world, are WHOLLY significant to THE LORD, in which case, HE BIDS us to understand this, and to take to heart, that we also, reach out to, and care for these...

MATTHEW 22: 37-40...
37/ And He said to him, “ ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’

CHRIST JESUS' arms are open to everyone; HIS LOVE is always the same---

I like myself, I am comfortable in my own skin, and I do have a certain amount of confidence, still, I have been humbled, am humble, and quite secure in this humility!!!

GALATIANS 6: 3-5...
1/ Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

Well, the funeral, and other obligations are past! Very nice service, and see you later, as people flew in from all over the country to pay their final respects to a fine Woman, *GOD* keep, and rest her soul...

MY GOD---JEREMY CAMP

All of who You are reaches the darkest parts
Lifting the weight and erasing the scars that had a hold on me
Here I am bearing all, tearing down every wall
So amazed by Your grace and the way You're still holding me
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa

THE CROSS OF GLORY...

Messages of the cross, premised upon the teachings of LUKE 9: 18-27 & MATTHEW 10: 16-42...

1 KINGS 18, is one of my favourites---

ZEPHANIAH 3: 17...
"The LORD your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.

A TIME FOR EVERYTHING...

I don't know how much I will be around, as another fine, very admired person of my extended Family has passed, may *GOD* BLESS her soul with eternal rest...

Thursday already? Time for a new word solve puzzle! This weeks word is

SANCTIFICATION

In which, there are 468 words! Answers for last week's word ALLEGIANCE, found below, which was a tough one! Enjoy, and *GOD* BLESS....

The daily news from the Churches around the world, not to mention the usual turmoil of the world, is enough to make you cry, to make you shudder, to make you weak, HOWEVER, amidst the agony, we PRAY; we PRAY with fervent emotion, with urgent petitions, and SOLID FAITH! Oh yes, we PRAY!!!

GOD OF WONDERS

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EVERYDAY SCRIPTURE...

2 CORINTHIANS 5: 1...
For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

CHRIST JESUS is THE LIVING WORD; THE MASTER of HOLY WILL exemplified, PERFECTLY, thus, HIS encouragement to FOLLOW HIM, for HE IS, and HAS SHOWN us, THE WAY!!!

Conscience is a term that describes an aspect of a human being's self-awareness. It is part of a person's internal rational capacity and is not, as popular lore sometimes suggests, an audience room for the voice of God or of the devil. Conscience is a critical inner awareness that bears witness to the norms and values we recognize and apply.

1 TIMOTHY 1: 19...
keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.

Each week, we will dig deep into understanding of one particular mentality, behaviour, or characteristic of our relationship with THE LORD, and our role in being HIS salt, and reflection!!!

HAPPY MONDAY! Because *GOD* LOVES us, we have been given a new day, a new HOPE, a new week, and a new start, let us HONOUR HIM with the BEST we have!!!

KEEP MAKING ME---SIDEWALK PROPHETS

MIGHTY TO SAVE---JEREMY CAMP W/LYRICS

SUNDAY'S SACRED SCRIPTURES: DIVINE PROMISE OF ASSISTANCE

JOSHUA 1: 1-9...
1/ Now it came about after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ servant, saying,

Well, I am late again! This week's word is

ALLEGIANCE

in which, there are 201 words to find! Enjoy, and good luck: I am amazed at some of the simple words I have missed on these:))) The answers for last week's word TEMPTATIONS is below...

ACTS 17: 22-31...
22/ So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects.

What would I do, or be, without *GOD*???

I don't think one can effectually approach, or read THE BIBLE as they do a textbook, a novel, or any specific literary work, for it is the VOICE, and WILL of THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY, having SUPERNATURAL qualities, which will inspire those whom approach it with respect, regard, an open mind, and a willing, sincere heart...

I wish you LOVE, today, tomorrow, and evermore,

I am by nature, transparent; a real person, with real troubles, problems, and challenges!!!

TRUE LOVE is TOUGH; that is those whose LOVE is TRUE, are TOUGH enough to REMAIN in said LOVE forevermore, and the TRUE LOVE which THE LORD bids of us IS TOUGH, in that, well, let's look at a few examples:

JOHN 12: 35-36...
35/ Jesus said to them, “The light will be among you only a little while. Walk while you have the light, so that darkness may not overcome you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where he is going

There is a land in every corner of the Earth, where happiness is the premium, the ultimate test,

Oh wow; a very rough weather system, is affecting the Southeast, all the way up the East Coast! Atlanta, through North Carolina are expecting some very dangerous ice! According to recent weather reports, even the northern part of Texas, then eastward got ice!

PROVERBS 21...
1/ The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes.

SO many people are unhappy! I often wonder WHY there are so many people who do not know happiness! Some of these people have nice lives, but, are yet, unhappy! What does it take to be happy in this world? Easiest, most honest answer: *GOD*!!!

Something we should work on daily, and strive to develop overall, is self-control, and willpower, which we are good at in some areas, but in more areas than not, we are lacking, which leads to err, and sinfulness...

ALL JAZZED UP & NOWHERE TO GO---EVERETTE HARP

RELAXING MUSIC---EASY LISTENING, CHILL OUT & DREAM---PURE HARMONY

WHAT DOES GOD WANT FROM ME TODAY???

What does *GOD* want from me today???

CHRIST JESUS said in LUKE 12: 51 cf (MATTHEW 10: 34)...
Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division;

LUKE 6: 27-36...
27/ “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY takes the most unlikely people, and begins to recreate them, if you will; people such as myself...

I have heard it said that Noah was a drunkard, but the TRUTH says that he was the first to plant a vineyard, and to taste the harvest, and did not KNOW it would inebriate him. He was shamed by his own sons, consequently, and thereafter, there was never another mention of him being drunk...

It is FRIDAY, by the LOVE & GRACE of THE LORD *GOD*! It is bitterly cold, though the sun is shining! The snow is piled up in towers of white, and glistening in their frozen state! SO many accidents this year, and so many people suffered! We are almost at the halfway point of this Winter for the records, aren't we? Say it is so!!!

PSALM 1...
1/ How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!

SMOOTH GOSPEL, SESSION I...

Time to wind down from the week, and lift UP the spirits...

HEALTHY, FLOURISHING LOVE: THE DEEPER INTIMACY....

One of the most profound, and vital lessons we learn from the LOVE of *GOD*, is that a relationship is best built from the intimacy of the deeper person; from the heart, and the soul!!!

Forty-five people were arrested and 16 juveniles rescued in a two-week crackdown on

Wow! Thursday already? This week's word is:

TEMPTATIONS

which has 769 words, from 10 letters to 2 letters! Last week's word HEAVENLY was a tough one, and has 92 words. Enjoy!!!..

CHRIST JESUS is THE HEAD, and we are THE BODY, made of many unique parts, and purposes, for the building UP of THE CHURCH, and HIS GLORY, and the good of all...

One thing LOVE prepares us for is fidelity to endure hardship, trials, tribulations and sufferings to the very end when CHRIST JESUS, our LORD, and SAVIOUR shall return...

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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