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

*GOD* CAN, AND, WILL!!!

Life as WE know it, is way different than our CREATOR intended for it to be, but, that IS all a part of HIS DIVINE WILL, that TRUTH is as a Heavenly beam, pure, and, clear, for all to see, and, for HIM to discern HIS Children through the ages!!!

We EACH hold within, the POTENTIAL to live as HE intended, but, our senses are shrouded, and, dulled by what the world has to offer, plus, we have an egocentric mind which demands self-gratification more than not, which IS, ALSO, a part of 'the plan', that those WILLING might begin to 'see', then, be taught, and, finally, embrace, and, utilize the good within! This happens through a series of tests, challenges, lessons, experiences, and, DESIRE to GROW!!!

Now, IF we have ANY relationship to *GOD* at all, we KNOW, PRIMARILY, that placing HIM FIRST in our lives IS as a gateway to greater growth, in all areas of our lives, it IS the 1ST Commandment, which is premised on LOVE; LOVE for HIM, self, and, others! Unfortunately, we are NOT raised properly, nor, taught by instructors of the WORD, the SIGNIFICANCE OF implanting this ONE thought, that it, like a vine, can flourish within the being! Thus, we face years of challenges, some near death experiences, downfalls, and, all sorts of obstacles, that we are HUMBLED enough to BEGIN to recognize that WE ARE NOTHING, and, HE IS EVERYTHING! It is a very complex matter, HOWEVER, our *GOD*, GENIUS that HE IS, has placed WITHIN us, the tools, guides, and, other related, that we ARE able to come to a point of recognizing that HE IS, ALL, and, EVERYTHING, and that, without HIM, we do not progress far, while stumbling, fumbling, and, becoming deluded!!!

RETURN to *GOD*, that HE will return to you! Even if you do not believe in CHRIST JESUS, RETURN to *GOD*, and, SEE where HE leads you! LET HIM BE the pathfinder, that you are LED to that righteous path to HIM! Leave YOUR EGO behind, HUMBLE yourselves, as you REALIZE the endless enormity of HIS existence, and, ALL which is intrinsic TO that existence, that you KNOW, for sure, that you are but a puff of wind in the overall design of existence, even THOUGH, your puff of wind IS imperative to it ALL, without HIM, the necessity of you is nothing!!!

The world is delusionally illusional; it tempts your senses, then, dulls them to reality, HIM! This life beckons your desires, wants, and, needs, while SEEMINGLY, promising satiation, but, more times than not, you are left with more desires AFTER pursuing that which you THOUGHT you most wanted/needed! THE BOTTOM LINE IS THIS: THERE IS NO SATIATION WITHOUT *GOD*, AS ONLY HE CAN PROVIDE FOR YOUR NEEDS IN A FULFILLING, LASTING WAY! IT IS FACT, which, THROUGH growth, you WILL discover, especially IF you have suffered some in the process of that growth! *GOD* IS ALL PROVISION for this life, and, for all eternity, for ALL IN EXISTENCE, seen, or, not!!!

Dig; WHEN YOU PLACE *GOD* FIRST IN YOUR LIFE, YOU BECOME FULFILLED, SATIATED, AND, HAVE WHAT YOU NEED in ALL regards! HE IS a VERY sensitive provider, and, showers FAVOUR upon those whom DO TURN TO HIM FOR ALL THEY NEED! HE will lead you, guide you, protect you, empower you, enrich you, save you, and, grant you ALL you need to exist, and, to grow in this life! HE is NOT going to leave you to stumble, fumble, and, fall, WHEN you return to HIM! NO! HE is going to PROVE the worth of your decision, for you, and, for the whole world to see, THAT HE IS GLORIFIED, as HE DESERVES!!!

1 PETER 5:5-11...
5/ Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: "God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble."
6/ So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
7/ Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.
8/ Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour.
9/ Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.
10/ The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ (Jesus) will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.
11/ To him be dominion forever. Amen.


Being HUMBLE means PLACING ALL FAITH IN *GOD*! It means allowing ALL worries, and, cares of this world, to be lifted UP unto HIM, that HE CAN, and, WILL, care for your every need, as HIS Child! Humility is submission to TRUTH, to BELIEF, to HIS LOVE, and, to HIS WILL for your life, and, all within that life! It is a WONDERFUL experience to surrender your pride to *GOD*, and, become humble as a Child in HIS sight, that HE can care for you, as HE wishes!!!

We mistake humility for weakness; again, the product of delusion! Humility in the eyes of *GOD* IS GLORIOUSLY empowered, and, will bring forth every thing you could hope for! Although, many, even after becoming humble to some degree, will falter, because they have yet to realize that our time lines, are NOT HIS time lines, thus, they EXPECT quick proof of the rewards of their efforts, so, this is something to consider as you humble yourselves!!!

RETURN to *GOD*, PLEASE! I am urging you to do so! Haven't you experienced enough of the false, empty promises of the world? What have you to lose by returning to *GOD*? You have NOTHING to lose, but, along with eternity, oh, so very much to gain! BELIEVE IT!!!

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