Thursday's are now dedicated to taking care of ourselves, body, mind, and spirit, as we cannot grow much without caring for ourselves, in HONOUR to the gift of life HE has bestowed upon us, and entrusted us with preserving in the best of our abilities, while improving, FOR, and TO HIS GLORY...
The ancient people were in WAY better shape than we are today, as they spent their lives walking, and working hard! We walk as exercise, or because we have to at certain times, but other than that, we are either at a desk, in a chair, on a sofa, chillin', or when we are moving, in a vehicle of some sort, at least a great many of us! For quite a while, a few times in my life, I did NOT have a car, and so, everything I had to do, involved LOTS of steps! I was in great shape, and much healthier than I am now, thaz for sure:)))
We are a society of convenience, there is no way to deny it! And, it IS taking it's toll, although, there are other factors at work too, such as micro-engineered wheat, food that has been given hormones, and all sorts of nasty additives, and other such, due to overpopulation, and overly high demand, and so on...
PRAYER is one with caring for the being, because THE LORD IS our sure, and present help, no matter what! In line with this, the mind requires LOTS of conditioning, to reach a point of PEACE, comfort, and ability to always function in healthy, well, and becoming ways; and so it is, with the spirit, and the body...
I believe in treating oneself as special! I learned long ago, to spoil myself in certain ways, to maintain an overall state of comfort, even if the world, at times, tries to take this from me! It is IMPORTANT to get enough rest, and find ways to have, and maintain PEACE! Candlelight, muzik, reading, movies, people watching, meditating, or whatever; the point is to TAKE some time each day for YOU! Even those without much, CAN find ways, each day, to relax, renew, and revitalize the entire being...
It will work this way; one week we will deal with the mind, then next the spirit, then, the body! We ARE the temple of THE LORD, and while this has DIVINE meaning, it DOES apply to our care of it, in Earthly ways, that ARE aligned to HIS WILL, and WAYS!!!
Let us begin with the mind! The mind is full of many thoughts, many ideas, and much chatter that does NOT serve us well, which, in turn, affects our emotional make-up! To condition the mind to a calm, controlled, and optimal state, a walk with *GOD* IS ESSENTIAL, as ONLY with HIM, do we LEARN to eradicate the senselessness that accompanies this life, via the world, it's elemental rulers, principalities, and authorities, which are NOT working for us, instead, against us! When we have knowledge, understanding, and wisdom of THE WAY, the chatter begins to disappear, though not entirely, but it diminishes enough for us to share in the PROMISE OF PEACE...
The mind is almost a landfill of garbage, excess, and that which does NOT serve any real purpose, except to mislead us, confuse us, delude us, and keep us in a state of anxiety, fear, and other negatives! Thus THE LORD IS the answer! In HIS WORD, we LEARN to quiet all sorts of things that rule the mind, mostly what does NOT grant us health, vitality, and well-being!!!
I have written for years about dumping the excess mental garbage acquired in the day, in the evening, as then, it doesn't become baggage to carry around, or have to deal with! This is done in several ways, one of which is, to release all which is not necessary that came with the day, and to forgive! Like, someone treated you badly at work; it is best to come home, vent if you need to, then take this event, and put it in the trash, while forgiving that person, even if it is difficult to do, it works FOR your own good, and makes tomorrow a FRESH day, with a lighter load to begin with! Sort through the day, and relieve yourself of the bunk, then, do something wonderful for yourself, if only for 15 minutes! Count the BLESSINGS in the day, and thank *GOD*, and pray for a better tomorrow, and for those who caused you any negatives...
*GOD* fearing people have an advantage over the world, and it's woes, you have to come to see this for yourself! When we are walking with *GOD*, we are ABOVE all of the world, in more than mentality! We are not better than the world, per se, we are more equipped, via knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and the POWERS OF THE ALMIGHTY LORD! We exist in LOVE, so, we are ENABLED to ward off the attacks of anything away from what is just, right, and good!!!
Freeing the mind of garbage each day, is detrimental to our overall health, and well-being! In recent months, I was badly hurt by someone who has been in my life for 25 or more years, and because they are stubborn, and self-righteous, there is no hope of confronting them, and working it out, so, it ate away at me, until I broke down in Church (privately, of course), praying for them, for resolve, forgiving them before THE LORD, and day by day, taking the mental garbage associated with this, and placing it outside my mind! Sometimes, it is most difficult to get past something, but, IF we pick out the garbage that comes with it, then, treat ourselves to some quality time, it too, passes!!!
On one of my sites, I had an electronic trash can, for the purpose of depositing the day's stresses, and afflictions! I believe in this process, because such remains with us, IF we allow it to!!!
I didn't mean for this post to become so lengthy, so, I will stop here! I wish you health of EVERY kind, and ALL BLESSINGS intended for your life!!! MUCH LOVE! Let us PRAY for ALL we need to ensure a worthy temple, and let us never cease to PRAISE, WORSHIP, and HONOUR THE LORD, our *GOD* for HIS constant PRESENCE in our lives!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2013
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. ISAIAH 43:19...
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!!!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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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
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MALACHI 2:7-8...
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...
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!!!
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:
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as CHRIST JESUS died for me, I, also die in HIM, and, ONLY IN HIM, do I find LIFE...
LOVE ONE ANOTHER---DAN LUEDERS
MAJESTY OF HIS GRACE RENEWED BY MORNING
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