HEAVENLY INCLINED...: BE HAPPY; IT IS FRIDAY:)))

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...

BE HAPPY; IT IS FRIDAY:)))

Hey, hey, hey it is FRIDAY! Time to celebrate the fruits of our labours, our endurance, and perseverance, and our having survived another week, by the GRACE of *GOD*! Plus, Easter, and Spring are in reach:)))

It is time to PRAISE THE LORD, WORSHIP HIM, and REJOICE IN HIM! It is time to free the spirit, rest the body, and ENJOY some time away from the grind!!!

I LONG for the sun, walks in the park, beautiful sunsets, and being outside more! Guess I can wait a few more weeks; tomorrow we are expecting up to 3 inches of that cold white stuff:))) I am having a serious bout of Spring fever, which is common for me, at this time of year, but this year, it is really nipping me! I am excited to get out, and enjoy nature, warmth, and all that accompanies the warmer months, which go by way too fast in these parts! Sigh.... In the meantime, there is Spring cleaning, planning my garden, and recreating a few areas of my life, *GOD* willing! I am fortunate to have a creative mind that keeps me busy, and entertained at all times...

The weekends are for kicking back, sharing LOVE, and quality time with others, or even by ourselves! Time to cozy up, stretch out, sleep in, and of course, catch up on chores, shopping, and even some self-indulgence! The whole being needs release, and then, some rejuvenation! Time to play, time to dance, time to rock, time to soul out, time to just be...

It is also time to thank THE LORD for HIS hand in our lives, for HIS LOVE, and for HIS lead! HE IS the source of ALL, and EVERYTHING, and the giver of our time! It is time to count our BLESSINGS, and to forgive our debtors, and be emptied of the stain of wrongs, be those within, or those which have come to us, by way of the world! CELEBRATE HIM with a heart full of gratitude, and LOVE! PRAY for the world, and ask for HIS guidance, always!!!

Time to step into the here, and now; releasing the past, and not pressing for the future, instead, enjoying, and being content in the present, which IS the time of our lives, for the past is the moment just past, and the future is not yet given, thus THIS time IS all that matters! Let us MAKE THIS time WORK for us, and BE worthy! Attitude is HUGE in any *GOD* given time, so, find HIS gifts, and POSITIVITY, then let them be as treasure to your soul!!!

Have a MOST AWESOME Friday! Lift UP to THE LORD, and share HIS LOVE with the world! Let the PEACE of HIS LOVE overcome your senses, and RELY on HIM, with ALL your TRUST, and move through time with confidence, and HIS GRACE!!!

LOVE always, may *GOD* BLESS, and BE with us ALL! Take care, and REALLY, ENJOY this gift of time:)))

REV. LWINSOR © 2013