HEAVENLY INCLINED...: MONDAY: THE MIGHT OF MENTALITY...

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...

MONDAY: THE MIGHT OF MENTALITY...

PRAISE THE LORD for a new day, in a new week; be THANKFUL, and grateful, for time IS HIS GIFT, that we bring GLORY TO HIM, and bring good to others---

It is a rainy, stormy Summer day, but it is yet a nice, and worthy day; birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and nature is thriving! The sun is ALWAYS shining in the minds and hearts of those who appreciate THE LORD, regardless that the world's squalls are non-stop; after all, TRUTH IS, THE LIGHT PREVAILS:)))

I like to use Monday to put into the heart, mind, and soul, an attitude of thoughtful proportions which will guide me, no matter what is hurled before me via the world; food for thought, food for the being, which will sustain me regardless the challenges before me, BECAUSE we are WAY easier tempted to react in a carnal way than not, and so, by placing HOLY instruction PRIOR, I am more inclined to think, speak, act, and react according to HIS WILL, which DOES provide in diverse ways...

PROVERBS 4: 20-27...
20+++My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
21+++Do not let them depart from your sight;
Keep them in the midst of your heart.
22+++For they are life to those who find them
And health to all their body.
23+++Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life.
24+++Put away from you a deceitful mouth
And put devious speech far from you.
25+++Let your eyes look directly ahead
And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you.
26+++Watch the path of your feet
And all your ways will be established.
27+++Do not turn to the right nor to the left;
Turn your foot from evil.

The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to compass some end; but it is an evil way, and will end ill; if thou love thy God and thy soul, avoid it. It is not said, Keep at a due distance, but at a great distance; never think you can get far enough from it.

The way of the righteous is light; Christ is their Way, and he is the Light. The saints will not be perfect till they reach heaven, but there they shall shine as the sun in his strength.

The way of sin is as darkness. The way of the wicked is dark, therefore dangerous; they fall into sin, but know not how to avoid it. They fall into trouble, but never seek to know wherefore God contends with them, nor what will be in the end of it. This is the way we are bid to shun.

Attentive hearing the word of God, is a good sign of a work of grace begun in the heart, and a good means of carrying it on. There is in the word of God a proper remedy for all diseases of the soul. Keep thy heart with all diligence. We must set a strict guard upon our souls; keep our hearts from doing hurt, and getting hurt. A good reason is given; because out of it are the issues of life. Above all, we should seek from the Lord Jesus that living water, the sanctifying Spirit, issuing forth unto everlasting life. Thus we shall be enabled to put away a froward mouth and perverse lips; our eyes will be turned from beholding vanity, looking straight forward, and walking by the rule of God's word, treading in the steps of our Lord and Master. Lord, forgive the past, and enable us to follow thee more closely for the time to come.

It is ALWAYS easier WITH *GOD*, and *GOD*LINESS leading us along THE WAY; it is when we step away, or feel overly secure, or forget, that things will test us! KEEPING a mentality FOCUSED UPON HIM, and HIS WILL ENABLES us, EMPOWERS us, and IS ENCOURAGING enough to see us being, and doing that which saves us from the trips, and traps of the endless tribulations on this planet! CHRIST JESUS IS THE HEAD, we ARE the body, THE CHURCH, and we OUGHT to be building it UP in every way, every single day!!!

There is no sense in clinging to the past, what is behind, and it IS disconcerting to turn to the right, and to the left, as we ARE quickly distracted, enticed, and so on, thus, we ARE taught to fix our sights ON HIM, ON THE PATH, and ON THE TRUTH of our HOPES, THE KINGDOM! NOT EASY, but the more we know, the smoother THE WALK!!!

Have a GREAT week, and PRAY for all! PRAISE THE LORD *GOD*, WORSHIP HIS HOLINESS, BE THANKFUL, REJOICE IN HIS LOVING CARE for us, HONOUR HIM IN the BEST of your being, and REFLECT HIM in all you think, say, or do, such IS how those lost in the darkness are reminded of THE LIGHT, and LOVE as if there is no tomorrow! BLESS YOU, and take care:))) OXOXOXO

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