SLOW down, take it EASY, read THE WORD with intent, and diligence; give it time to meld into the being; it IS imperative TO allow it to seep into the heart, the spirit, the being!!!

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.

MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS!!!
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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...

EVERYBODY PRAISE THE LORD: LINCOLN BREWSTER

FAITH AND THE HEALTH OF THE BODY...

There is LOTS of interest in weight loss these days, as many people are packing on the pounds! It is not exclusive to particular countries, although, a few countries have become so laid back, and, have taken to the 'Net as a source of entertainment, not to mention the video games, entertaining electronics, home movie theaters, and, more!!!

Now, we all know, our bodies ARE the temple of *GOD*, and, that MODERATION is key to a healthy life! I have, recently, noticed that people compare this generation with the ancients who lived VERY long lives, and so, I have to point out something! These people had to WALK all the time, they ATE as *GOD*, who was always nearby, instructed them, and, they did not plop down to leisure activities which were not healthy for the body! They went to bed early, and, rose early; they were ACTIVE, in mind, body, and, spirit, and, did not have unhealthy conveniences of any sort to add to their weight! So, HOW can we compare to them, except that we DO have the same opportunities to remain healthy throughout our lives?!?!

I have been doing some research on FAITH diets, and, those geared by prayer, which, coupled with exercise, and, conscious effort, HAVE seen results for many people! I am aiming to find ways for us to AVOID extra weight in the first place, and, ways to rid of any extra we might have accumulated along the way, based on the HOLY instructions placed in our view by the LORD, our *GOD*, as ONLY HE KNOWS what is BEST for us!!

While losing weight is imperative for many in today's society, LEARNING HOW to live healthy is more imperative, especially when they are able to shed some excess! Thus, I see need for us to keep an ongoing, occasional series, dedicated to the devout, that we ARE aligning fully, body, mind, and, spirit, to the WORD, and, are encouraging the GRACE of *GOD* to allow us to exist long enough to do, or, finish our servitude to HIM!!!

Some Churches DENY their members the right to care about their physical state, as, they feel this need is egotistical, which, it COULD be, but, when HEALTH is the primary focus, despite the fact that the ego feeds into that state, it is not, generally, egocentric! So, to begin with, we must EXAMINE our intentions, to see whether we are seeking to shed excess weight, or, to healthy up, for egocentric purposes! IF we ARE, then, we need to spend some time in meditation, and, prayer with *GOD*, seeking HIS guidance!!!

*GOD* demands health of us, body, mind, and, spirit! HE wants us, and, needs us to be the BEST we can be, FOR HIM, and, HIS purposes for our lives! This is one of those statements which could be torn to shreds with opposition, and, yeah but's! Still, it is TRUTH, as, when we ARE IN OUR BEST FORM, body, mind, and, spirit, *GOD* IS GLORIFIED by all we do, as we are in the flow of HIS WILL being manifested through us! Think about this, and, you will see, to be active in your service to HIM, you MUST be the BEST person, wholly, otherwise, there are parts of your being which could trip you up, make you weak, distract you from your true intentions, and, so forth!!!

I can see that praying for *GOD'S* assistance is necessary to overcoming weight issues; after all, prayer is used for healing, and, becoming healthier IS healing! Also, when we pray with FAITH, we are BELIEVING to RECEIVE, which is positive mental affirmation, which means, besides KNOWING that *GOD* is there to aid us, our minds are geared towards overcoming that which is debilitating, hindering, and, ailing us! So, I have discovered quite a few prayers for those struggling to lose weight, get fit, and, so forth! Of course, I will be creating my own prayers for such, as, I believe in the most personal communion with *GOD* as is feasible!!!

I went for my first walk today, after a long, difficult Winter, and, I am feeling it! PRAISE *GOD* for the change in seasons! The trees are budded, the Earth is warming, robins are singing, and, bobbing along; I even saw a flying bug of some sort! Tomorrow is the FIRST day of SPRING, and, I am pumped! I am going to make the most of the warm seasons this year, because last year, and, the year before were awful, meaning, I did not get to enjoy them much due to many factors, including excessive heat, health issues, and, so forth, but, this year is a whole new year, with me bursting at the seams with POSITIVE BELIEF in *GOD*, self, and, the miracles co-existent in this life!!!

Stay tuned, more to come!!!

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7/ "For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction—because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.
8/ But you have turned from the way and by your teaching have caused many to stumble; you have violated the covenant with Levi," says the LORD Almighty...
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!!!
The messengers of PEACE, in the heart of LOVE, have been handpicked by the Creator *GOD*, from the ranks of life, for HE knows the effectiveness of using those who have survived the worst, and now understand the best. In this way, the warriors of PEACE & LOVE are empowered, with strength, fortitude, longwithstanding, therefore, enabled to create ripples in the minds, & lives of mankind...

No GREATER LOVE exists:

No GREATER LOVE exists:
as CHRIST JESUS died for me, I, also die in HIM, and, ONLY IN HIM, do I find LIFE...

LOVE ONE ANOTHER---DAN LUEDERS

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MAJESTY OF HIS GRACE RENEWED BY MORNING