SLOW down, take it EASY, read THE WORD with intent, and diligence; give it time to meld into the being; it IS imperative TO allow it to seep into the heart, the spirit, the being!!!

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.

MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS!!!
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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...

EVERYBODY PRAISE THE LORD: LINCOLN BREWSTER

SUNDAY'S SACRED SCRIPTURES: TOTAL TRUST IN THE LORD *GOD*...

There are so many things those who deny, or defy, or refuse THE LORD *GOD*, do not know, or understand, but then, they are not willing to seek, or find, or hear, or see, THE TRUTH! Still, they arrogantly taunt and ridicule THE LORD, and HIS believers---

ALL WILL bow before HIM; ALL WILL be judged by THE JUDGE; there is no getting away from TRUTH; though many might 'think' they are doing so in this time, THAT DAY OF *GOD* IS coming!!!

*GOD* IS ALL KNOWING, ALL SEEING, ALL POWERFUL, EVER PRESENT, and IS paying attention! THROUGH LOVE, in CHRIST JESUS has ANYONE been SAVED, and this, barely, because even the best of us IS yet flawed, troubled, and tainted by the world! Therefore, we TRUST HIM, and RELY ON HIM to lead us through this realm; to teach us, to guide us, to protect us, and to ensure the safety of our souls, as the evil of this world, IS intent on taking all of us down with him! We STRIVE to remain clear of the tangles of entrapment which are laid constantly for us, and to place ALL reliance on, and in THE LORD, though we will struggle, stumble, and be thrashed around, especially as evil increases, and LOVE is lost in the dark hatred, and hostility of this plane!!!

Unrest, fear, anxiety, and other negative effects of the wicked world ARE as snares for the Children of THE MOST HIGH *GOD*, particularly for those whose FAITH is weak, or whom focus upon the world around them! Those who are FAITHFUL, regardless, find their FAITH increased, as well as knowledge becoming more sound, and deeper rooted; they withstand the temptations to doubt, to cave in, to be dismayed, even when the storms are raging around them! Yah, even some believers feel as if THE LORD is far, far removed, or not paying attention as the woes of the world overwhelm them! These forget THE POWERS OF THE LORD *GOD*, and HIS WILL, thus, they ARE endangered, and their footing is insecure!!!

The greatest examples Christians have for their walk WITH *GOD*, HAD TOTAL TRUST IN HIM, RELIED ON HIM, COMMUNICATED CONSTANTLY WITH HIM, and PLACED their existence, body, heart, mind, and soul IN HIS HANDS, VOID of wavering, or attempting to resolve things on their own, for they REALIZED, AND ACCEPTED, they are nothing, nor have any power beside HIM!!!

Today, more and more people are either abandoning their FAITH in *GOD*, or stubbornly refuse HIM, as if, which IS adding to the consternation, and confusion we are all subject to! Simply because THE LORD is patiently awaiting as many as is feasible TO TURN TO HIM, and to be brought HOME, into ETERNAL REST, PEACE, JOY, and RECOMPENSE FOR the FAITHFUL sufferings endured in this world!!!

*GOD* is NOT a fairy tale; HE is NOT a genie; HE is NOT some mystical, mythical imagination of the masses; HE WAS, IS, and EVERMORE SHALL BE, REGARDLESS if anyone spends eternity with HIM, or NOT, AND HIS LOVE, ALSO, SHALL PREVAIL, despite the rejection of it!!!

So, Christian people, KNOW THE LORD *GOD*, and TRUST HIM FOR EVERYTHING, ALWAYS! RELY ON HIM, KNOWING HE IS THE ANSWER, and HIS LOVE IS THE ANTIDOTE to all the poison this world hurls at us, and afflicts us with! BE LIKE CHRIST JESUS, LIKE the other FAITHFUL servants of *GOD* THE FATHER, and go forth in HOPE, PRAISE, WORSHIP, and REJOICE all the while; HONOURING HIM in MORE than thoughts or words, instead BY BEING an example for others, and STANDING IN HIS WILL, and LOVE FOR all the world to see, to notice, and to testify to!!!
PSALM 94: 7-11...
7+++They have said, “The LORD does not see,
Nor does the God of Jacob pay heed.”

8+++Pay heed, you senseless among the people;
And when will you understand, stupid ones?

9+++He who planted the ear, does He not hear?
He who formed the eye, does He not see?

10+++He who chastens the nations, will He not rebuke,
Even He who teaches man knowledge?

11+++The LORD knows the thoughts of man,
That they are a mere breath.

We may with boldness appeal to God; for he is the almighty Judge by whom every man is judged. Let this encourage those who suffer wrong, to bear it with silence, committing themselves to Him who judges righteously.  

These prayers are prophecies, which speak terror to the sons of violence. There will come a day of reckoning for all the hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against God, his truths, and ways, and people. It would hardly be believed, if we did not witness it, that millions of rational creatures should live, move, speak, hear, understand, and do what they purpose, yet act as if they believed that God would not punish the abuse of his gifts.  

As all knowledge is from God, no doubt he knows all the thoughts of the children of men, and knows that the imaginations of the thoughts of men's hearts are only evil, and that continually. Even in good thoughts there is a want of being fixed, which may be called vanity. It concerns us to keep a strict watch over our thoughts, because God takes particular notice of them. Thoughts are words to God. That man is blessed, who, under the chastening of the Lord, is taught his will and his truths, from his holy word, and by the Holy Spirit. He should see mercy through his sufferings. There is a rest remaining for the people of God after the days of their adversity, which shall not last always. He that sends the trouble, will send the rest...

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MALACHI 2:7-8...
7/ "For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction—because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.
8/ But you have turned from the way and by your teaching have caused many to stumble; you have violated the covenant with Levi," says the LORD Almighty...
When you GIVE HOPE, you find HOPE, and, any time you find HOPE, be sure to GIVE it to someone else!!!

By FAITH we sleep, by FAITH we live, by FAITH we keep...lw'12

HOSEA 6:6...
For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than holocausts.

(MATTHEW 9:13 & MATTHEW 12)

The world over, needs prayers, day in, day out! LET US PRAY WITHOUT CEASING! Let LOVE be the voice we lift UP to *GOD*! May HE BLESS us, and, may we allow HIM to show us THE WAY!!! PRAISE HIS MIGHTY name, and, GLORIFY HIM in thought, action, and, reaction!!!
The messengers of PEACE, in the heart of LOVE, have been handpicked by the Creator *GOD*, from the ranks of life, for HE knows the effectiveness of using those who have survived the worst, and now understand the best. In this way, the warriors of PEACE & LOVE are empowered, with strength, fortitude, longwithstanding, therefore, enabled to create ripples in the minds, & lives of mankind...

No GREATER LOVE exists:

No GREATER LOVE exists:
as CHRIST JESUS died for me, I, also die in HIM, and, ONLY IN HIM, do I find LIFE...

LOVE ONE ANOTHER---DAN LUEDERS

MAJESTY OF HIS GRACE RENEWED BY MORNING

MAJESTY OF HIS GRACE RENEWED BY MORNING