HEAVENLY INCLINED...: MONDAY: THE MIGHT OF MENTALITY...

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...

MONDAY: THE MIGHT OF MENTALITY...

By the LOVE and GRACE of THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY, we have been GIVEN another day in a new week; let us give HIM PRAISE, WORSHIP, and HONOUR, as we also, give the best of ourselves based on our knowledge and understanding of HIS WILL---

Ah, the days are warming up; the sun is radiantly reflecting light everywhere; and nature is blossoming! We have had a mixture of cold, cool, rain, gloom, and warmth, yet, each day is more indicative of Spring's fact! The season of rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation IS here, and IS inspiring my Winter weary being; THANK YOU LORD!!!

We had a rough week in this household last week, but we made it through all the better for the wear, and wiser for the GLORY OF *GOD*! HE IS our PROVIDER, and DELIVERER, our FORTRESS, our ROCK, our SURE AND PRESENT HELP, NO MATTER WHAT!!!

So, we begin the hours of each new day, of each new week with HALLELUJAH, and ALLELUIA; with PRAISE, WORSHIP, and REJOICING for ALL THE LORD IS, and DOES!!!

A mindset of *GOD* OVER all, and absolute GRATITUDE FOR HIS PRESENCE IS the way to begin time anew each morning HE HAS GRANTED, and keeps us IN HIM, HIS WILL, HIS WAYS, and HIS WORD, which guides us accordingly, while providing EVERYTHING necessary TO staying THE WAY!!!

REGARDLESS of what the day in this world brings, we HAVE REASON TO REJOICE; HIS NAME IS THE LORD *GOD*!!!

PSALM 34...
1+++I will bless the LORD at all times;

His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2+++My soul will make its boast in the LORD;

The humble will hear it and rejoice.

3+++O magnify the LORD with me,

And let us exalt His name together.

4+++I sought the LORD, and He answered me,

And delivered me from all my fears.

5+++They looked to Him and were radiant,

And their faces will never be ashamed.

6+++This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him

And saved him out of all his troubles.

7+++The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him,

And rescues them.

8+++O taste and see that the LORD is good;

How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

9+++O fear the LORD, you His saints;

For to those who fear Him there is no want.

10+++The young lions do lack and suffer hunger;

But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing.

11+++Come, you children, listen to me;

I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

12+++Who is the man who desires life

And loves length of days that he may see good?

13+++Keep your tongue from evil

And your lips from speaking deceit.

14+++Depart from evil and do good;

Seek peace and pursue it.

15+++The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous

And His ears are open to their cry.

16+++The face of the LORD is against evildoers,

To cut off the memory of them from the earth.

17+++The righteous cry, and the LORD hears

And delivers them out of all their troubles.

18+++The LORD is near to the brokenhearted

And saves those who are crushed in spirit.

19+++Many are the afflictions of the righteous,

But the LORD delivers him out of them all.

20+++He keeps all his bones,

Not one of them is broken.

21+++Evil shall slay the wicked,

And those who hate the righteous will be condemned.

22+++The LORD redeems the soul of His servants,

And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.

If we hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fit that we should spend much of our time here in this work. He never said to any one, Seek ye me in vain.

David's prayers helped to silence his fears; many besides him have looked unto the Lord by faith and prayer, and it has wonderfully revived and comforted them. When we look to the world, we are perplexed, and at a loss. But on looking to Christ depends our whole salvation, and all things needful thereunto do so also. This poor man, whom no man looked upon with any respect, or looked after with any concern, was yet welcome to the throne of grace; the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The holy angels minister to the saints, and stand for them against the powers of darkness. All the glory be to the Lord of the angels.

By taste and sight we both make discoveries, and have enjoyment; Taste and see God's goodness; take notice of it, and take the comfort of it. He makes all truly blessed that trust in him. As to the things of the other world, they shall have grace sufficient for the support of spiritual life. And as to this life, they shall have what is necessary from the hand of God. Paul had all, and abounded, because he was content, Php 4:11-18. Those who trust to themselves, and think their own efforts sufficient for them, shall want; but they shall be fed who trust in the Lord. Those shall not want, who with quietness work, and mind their own business.

Let young persons set out in life with learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here, and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be most happy who begin the soonest to serve so good a Master. All aim to be happy. Surely this must look further than the present world; for man's life on earth consists but of few days, and those full of trouble. What man is he that would see the good of that where all bliss is perfect? Alas! few have this good in their thoughts. That religion promises best which creates watchfulness over the heart and over the tongue.

It is not enough not to do hurt, we must study to be useful, and to live to some purpose; we must seek peace and pursue it; be willing to deny ourselves a great deal for peace' sake. It is the constant practice of real believers, when in distress, to cry unto God, and it is their constant comfort that he hears them. The righteous are humbled for sin, and are low in their own eyes. Nothing is more needful to true godliness than a contrite heart, broken off from every self-confidence. In this soil every grace will flourish, and nothing can encourage such a one but the free, rich grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The righteous are taken under the special protection of the Lord, yet they have their share of crosses in this world, and there are those that hate them. Both from the mercy of Heaven, and the malice of hell, the afflictions of the righteous must be many. But whatever troubles befall them, shall not hurt their souls, for God keeps them from sinning in troubles. No man is desolate, but he whom God has forsaken.

Wishing you a most BLESSED week, full of LOVE, PEACE, HOPE, and KNOWLEDGE enough that you REMAIN IN HIM, THAT HE WILL REMAIN in you! PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, and BLESS THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY BY BLESSING others in thought, in word, in action, and in reaction! HE HAS SHOWN us THE WAY; let us HONOUR HIM BY staying the course!!!

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AND because HE IS IN IT; EVER NEAR to those who are near to HIM!!!