HEAVENLY INCLINED...: MEANINGFUL MONDAYS...

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...

MEANINGFUL MONDAYS...

HAPPY MONDAY! By the GRACE OF *GOD*, we have been granted another day, and a beautiful one it is! On this second day of a new week, as we head into the world, may THE LORD be as our calling card, speaking of us, clearly, as we reflect, and HONOUR HIM, through unfeigned goodness...

It IS difficult to always BE, and DO good, but we must never relent, and when we are hard pressed, we remind ourselves of our reality, and we PRAY for the ability to ALWAYS reflect HIM! There are times when it seems unlikely that we are going to do the right thing, or, act in the right way, yet, the more we develop in HIS name, the more empowered we are to do so! We are met with many instances in the course of any day, including opposition, disregard, disrespect, and other negatives, but again, as I have said so often, we need NOT become entangled in such matters! We might experience them, but as we tap into HIM, and PRAY for HIS assistance, then chances are, even though we are disturbed, we can leave behind what is right, just, and good, as we move through such, and move on...

The best thing about being OF HIM, is leaving HIM behind in our wake; which might not even affect others for a while, but as all IS DIVINELY orchestrated, they WILL be touched in various degrees, at various times, according to HIS WILL, and the reaching of HIS own! Our feathers might get ruffled, we might be tempted to react incorrectly, and we might, occasionally, be overcome to the point of reacting wrongly, but we just keep on keepin' on, PRAYING, repenting, learning, growing, and developing!!!

Besides circumstances beyond our control, such as what is happening in the world, like growing tensions, war, injustice, and so on, social situations, and work places bring forth the most challenges, which we cannot avoid, nor escape, therefore, we MUST learn to handle whatever comes in the manner best representing HIM, and HIS WILL! NOT easy, but the more conscious, and conscientious we are according to HIS WILL, the more we will see favourable, and effective results in our efforts to reflect HIM honestly!!!

I had a really nice weekend, and I hope you did too! The weather was fabulous, for the most part; I got a lot done, spent some time away, at a cottage on a lake, and enjoyed a boat ride around the lake. The weather has never fully opened up to getting hot, which is nice, the nights remain cool enough to have to put on a jacket, yet we are seeing the plushness of the season, enjoying the bounties of fresh produce, and fruits, taking in the scents of life, and the skies are rich tapestries of colours, from turquoise to fire red; just amazing!!!

Well, I have some things to do, need to go for a walk, then soak in some rays, and spend some time with THE LORD! I wish you a PEACE filled day, one FULL of *GOD*, and LOTS of LOVE! MAKE this time good, no matter what is before you! I know some are dealing with unprecedented, and heavy matters, but TURN TO *GOD*, WHOLLY, and HOLD ONTO HIM with all your might! PRAY, PRAISE HIM, WORSHIP HIM, and REJOICE in the KNOWLEDGE that HE IS WITH us, and IS WORKING for us, according to HIS WILL, be PATIENT, stand in LOVE, and in FAITH! *GOD* BLESS, and BE with us all! Take care, and SHINE always!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2014