HEAVENLY INCLINED...: HAPPY MONDAY, HAPPY HOLYDAYS...

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...

HAPPY MONDAY, HAPPY HOLYDAYS...

HAPPY HOLYDAYS, and HAPPY Monday from the tundra! We have been under falling snow, and temps for 2 days now! The snow tapered off, but, it is a Winter wonderland out there! Tonight, temps will drop to about 6 below, and remain that way for a day or so, along with more snow! It IS beautiful out there! All day yesterday we were out in this mess; it was fun, cold, and slippery, but, we got a LOT done! The first heavy snow is always the best, now, if it lasts until CHRISTmas, we will have a white one!!!

It is the 2ND day of a new week, PRAISE THE LORD! The final week before the BLESSED celebration of CHRIST JESUS, our LORD, and SAVIOUR! Most of us will be busy, and filled with anticipation, excitement, yet, with a huge share of pressure! PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, and KEEP THE FAITH, always! Savour the moments of this time, as it is almost over, be grateful, and thankful, and let HIS LOVE overflow!!!

Time on this Earth holds MUCH for us to struggle through, yet, IF we are IN THE LORD, we KNOW there IS GOOD in EVERYTHING, EVERY situation, EVERY circumstance! We SEEK what is right, just, and good, because we KNOW it is ALWAYS near! We don't get lost in what the world throws our way, we, through HIM, remain steadfast, and on course, with that PEACE which HIS LOVE, and our FAITH, provides! What is GOOD IS LASTING, even prevalent, BELIEVE it! Sure, we suffer lessons, and so forth, but what is there end result? Generally speaking, for the elevated one, GOODNESS!!!

Learning to deal with people who live away from righteousness, despite their proclamation of CHRIST, is one of the most difficult things we have to work through, as they, in their egocentric ways, create problems, troubles, and dissension! There are many kinds of such people, yet, they have a common thread called pride! Some of these people are controlling, verbal, and abusive in their ways, though they feel justified in their self-importance! These are the people who make any 24 hour span thorny, as they wield their control around! These are those whom we should BLESS, and PRAY for, and remain as distanced from, as is feasible, for they are like poison, but, we must forgive them, which at times, is extremely hard to do, yet, we must! DON'T let these shake you! DON'T let them perturb you! DON'T let them find a way to get under your skin, and fester! These are those that make the week drag by, and drain our composure, though, we are called upon to set an example for them in the name of THE LORD...

Everyone is gearing up for Santa's visit, and I wish that just we could put our priorities right! Santa is great, he was/continues to be an advocate of the example of LOVE, giving, and sharing, but, this ain't about him, it IS about CHRIST, our LORD, and about spreading the HOPE of HIS LOVE throughout this planet! I have TRIED to get my own people to become more mature about this HOLYDAY, but, they are like little Children, with visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads:( They won't listen, I guess they have to learn, think?!!

We should strive to HONESTLY HONOUR THE GIFT OF LOVE, of LIFE, by paying forward what HE has given us, what we can! I don't care what is said, more than anyone, CHRIST, THE LORD *GOD*, DESERVES gifts of our spirits in this time! We ought to be overflowing with LOVE enough to build UP the masses, and promote HIS WILL, THROUGH our own good, tangibly, or otherwise! PLACE HIM FIRST, is ONGOING, and CONTINUAL, and does NOT take a break during this season! There are billions of people out there who NEED HIS LOVE to BE EVIDENT, THROUGH us, and our good!!!

Well, I am back to busyness! I am getting closer to the end of my list, but, it is still full! I do more than necessary, like clean out closets, cupboards, and so forth, because I LIKE the New Year to begin FRESH! I have made SO many messes cleaning, and wrapping, silly me!!!

I wish you a most awesome week! A week of discovery, of LOVE, of HOPE, of PEACE, of JOY, and mostly, FULL OF *GOD*, and what is right! MUCH LOVE to you, may *GOD* BLESS, and BE with us ALL, and may we ever BLESS HIM, PRAISE HIM, WORSHIP HIS HOLINESS, and REJOICE IN HIS LOVE, and care for us! Let us HONOUR HIM in the BEST we can bring forth, and let us be grateful, thankful, and appreciative that HE is near!!!

OXOXOXOXOXO