HEAVENLY INCLINED...: IN ORDER TO HEAL FROM ANYTHING, WE HAVE TO DO OUR PART, IT IS CALLED UNSHAKEABLE FAITH...

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...

IN ORDER TO HEAL FROM ANYTHING, WE HAVE TO DO OUR PART, IT IS CALLED UNSHAKEABLE FAITH...

MATTHEW 5: 4...
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.

ISAIAH 41: 10...
Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand of justice.

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 3-4...
3/ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement,
4/ who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.

PSALM 147: 1-11...
1/ Hallelujah! How good to celebrate our God in song; how sweet to give fitting praise.
2/ The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem, gathers the dispersed of Israel,

3/ Heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds,

4/ Numbers all the stars, calls each of them by name.
5/ Great is our Lord, vast in power, with wisdom beyond measure.
6/ The LORD sustains the poor, but casts the wicked to the ground.
7/ Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; with the lyre celebrate our God,
8/ Who covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, makes grass sprout on the mountains,
9/ Who gives animals their food and ravens what they cry for.
10/ God takes no delight in the strength of horses, no pleasure in the runner's stride.
11/ Rather the LORD takes pleasure in the devout, those who await his faithful care.

FAITH SEES us TURNING to THE LORD, yes, with song, REJOICING, PRAISE, WORSHIP, PRAYER, and, THANKS, EVEN WHEN our afflictions of the world are unbearable, BECAUSE we KNOW HE IS FAITHFUL TO THE FAITHFUL, and, most ASSUREDLY WILL DELIVER us from what we suffer, endure, and, persevere through!!!

THE LORD DOESN'T take pleasure in our sufferings, not at all, and, is NOT responsible for the evil Mankind does, but, IS ever NEAR FOR THE FAITHFUL!!!

As we endure our broken hearts, heavy spirits, seemingly endless tears, we MUST TURN TO HIM with BELIEF, and, TRUST IN HIS rescuing us! NO ONE else can RESTORE you as can HE! NO ONE else can HEAL you, as can HE! HE IS THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY, and, IS WITH us, even when evil would have us believe otherwise!!!

More, and more people, are NOT instructed properly, or, have decided that a HOLY life is not for them, and, evil is ever busy, SO, we ARE going to face greater likelihood of increased evidence of these facts! There are other factors at work as well, such as complacency in society concerning others, even those who have extremely dangerous issues! Thus, the worse it gets, THE MORE WE NEED THE LORD in our lives, moment by moment, hour by hour, day by day!!!

REMAIN IN HIM, and, HE WILL BE WITH YOU! May HE BLESS us, and, BE with us, and, may we, no matter how awful times get, SEEK HIM with ALL our beings, to move us through, and, beyond! PRAISE HIS HOLY name, WORSHIP HIM, and, LET HIM BE the CORE of our lives!!!

MUCH LOVE! My heart, and, prayers are with ALL, everywhere!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012
BIBLICAL, and/or, other references marked BOLDLY IN COLOURS

3 comments:

Lynda said...: SO FAR REACHING is the wave of evil! One act against humanity, creates a ripple effect, and, devastates many! This is true of acts of violence, infidelity against a Spouse, and, any other senselessly negative behaviour against others, and *GOD*!!!

BUT LOVE CAN OVERCOME whatever happens; it is SENSIBLE, SOUND, HEALING, RESTORATIVE, STRENGTHENING, POSITIVE, RESOLVING, and, ABLE TO CARRY US THROUGH, and, BEYOND what evil has left behind, PRAISE THE GIVER, and, TRUTH OF LOVE, THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY!!! ♥♥♥; December 15, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Lynda said...: MANY question *GOD'S* LOVE for us, in times of crisis, stating that IF HE LOVED us, HE would stop all wrong! HE CERTAINLY COULD, HE IS *GOD*, but, understand, life on Earth is a learning experience, a proving ground for the TRUE, and FAITHFUL! I detest human suffering, but, I am mature enough to realize the many lessons we learn through such! I, also, would LOVE to see the end of ALL suffering in this world, though, what is SADLY IRONIC is that IF we LIVED IN LOVE, evil, wrong, bad, negative would have NO power whatsoever...; December 15, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Lynda said...: ALL evil is part of the groaning pains of the expectation of HIS COMING! EVERYTHING has purpose to that DAY! YES, it is at times, nearly impossible to deal with, but again, THANKS BE UNTO HIM FOR BEING EVER NEAR to assist, guide, and, heal us! STAND IN FAITH, and, UNDERSTAND HIM!!! OXOXOXO; December 15, 2012 at 11:03 AM