HEAVENLY INCLINED...: HAVE AN INCREDIBLE WEEKEND!!!

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...

HAVE AN INCREDIBLE WEEKEND!!!

HAPPY WEEKEND people of this time! I had a busy day, and am just now getting here! It is REALLY windy here, and I am PRAYING it is blowing in some sunshine, and warmth! It is like early Autumn around here, and restless are the natives: SERIOUSLY:)))

Since the warmer season is upon us, and I need to do get more into the groove of assisting others, as well as enjoying the season, taking photos, going for LONG walks, catching some rays, and so forth, I have decided that I will take 2 days off a week from here, though that is not written in stone, because if I have time, or am so inclined, I will post! I have been posting daily, for quite a few years now, with some exceptions, and well, a few days spent in other ways won't hurt anyone, especially me!!!

Balance is key to productivity, and to it's flow! Sometimes we spend too much time TRYING to keep things the same, when they OUGHT to be shaken up, taken in different directions, and otherwise ALLOWED to flow, that all is fresh, and derived from THE SPIRIT, NOT from routine; know what I mean?!?

Anyway, PRAISE *GOD* for this time, for the weekend, that we can rest, relax, enjoy our homes, people, pets, or whatever, and the overall fruits of our labours! Of course it is not all it could be, since we are busy people, but every little bit of time spent rejuvenating the spirit is OPTIMAL for our overall well-being, relationship with *GOD*, with others, and our existence! We should USE this time FOR the spirit, for reiterating our LOVE, PEACE, and FAITH, and those special bonds with those who matter most!!!

We mustn't EVER take time for granted; it IS a GIFT from THE LORD, and IS in HIS powers! We DON'T know IF tomorrow will arrive, and so besides using this time to come closer to HIM, we should also use it for whatever happiness, and goodness we can gather from it. We are SO much better when we live in a state of appreciation, gratitude, and thankfulness, while taking in what is right, just, and good, and enjoying what *GOD* has given us, even if it doesn't seem like much, it IS worthy, because HE HAS given it!!!

Like blowing bubbles, we NEED to blow away the negatives of this world; let them float away, and thank *GOD* for the strength to move past them! NEVER should we cling to things which diminish our sight of THE LIGHT, and yes, I know, truly, it is sometimes difficult, but ISN'T THAT PART OF FAITH?, TO KNOW that things are going to be better; that *GOD* is working on our behalf, and LEADING us???

I wish you a most incredible, refreshing, restorative weekend! I wish you LOVE, PEACE, and happiness! I wish you all things good, and don't forget, there IS good everywhere, at all times, regardless! Spend time LOVING *GOD*, and others, and lift UP PRAISES, WORSHIP, and REJOICING, as well as PRAYERS for all! *GOD* BLESS, and BE with us, take care, and ENJOY this fleeting, short span of time, it IS PRECIOUS, and IT IS A GIFT OF LOVE FROM THE LORD!!! OXOXOXO

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