HEAVENLY INCLINED...: THIS DAY BELONGS TO *GOD*...

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...

THIS DAY BELONGS TO GOD...

Where will *GOD* lead me this day? Where ever HE leads me IS for purpose, thus, I place no fear, wonder, no dread in the way of HIS WILL!!!

PSALMS 37:23... The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord...

PSALMS 43:3... O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your dwelling...

PROVERBS 1:33... But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil...

ISAIAH 40:31... But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint...

JOB 31:4-6... Does he not see my ways, and are not my steps all numbered?
If I have gone in false ways, or my foot has been quick in working deceit;
Let me be measured in upright scales, and let God see my righteousness...

There are MANY passages referring to those whom are FAITHFUL in their walk with *GOD*, and, reassurances that HE shall lead the way, protecting, guiding, encouraging, supporting, and, providing in ALL necessary ways, that we, the FAITHFUL, ARE safe, productive, happy, and, secure! Thus, it is easy for me to TURN IT OVER TO THE LORD, my *GOD*! What could go wrong, or, what could I be missing IF I am walking with HIM as my shield, my empowerment, my WAY???

Each day beholds newness. Some look upon this as reason to worry, fear, or, doubt; I look upon it as a gift from the LORD, and, I BELIEVE that what comes of this day has great reason, HIS reason, for life, and, for my own life! It is WAY easier, more simplified, and, beneficial to LET *GOD* do HIS thing, while I comply, than it is to be lost without a way in the throes of the world!!! AMEN!!!

Don't misunderstand, it is NOT magic with which HE leads; it is LOVE by which HE leads us! I am yet responsible for many things, but, in the LIGHT of HIS lead, I am less likely to trip up, to place my self in danger, or, to become wayward! I live much as always, I just TRUST HIS guidance to be the outcome of this day, while I search all things for HIS gifts of Wisdom, and, other, that I grow in this day, closer to HIM, and, more empowered through HIM!!!

PRAISE *GOD* for HIS GENIUS! I tell you, HE HAS provided in EVERY possible way for HIS elect, we should want for nothing, as HE, truly, has all provision in our best interest!!!

Yes! As I walk through the hours of this day, I can do with comfort, for HE has my back, and, is leading me right to the place where HIS DIVINE WILL has designated for me, which means, I AM in HIS favour! HALLELUJAH! PRAISE THE LORD, our *GOD*!!!

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