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

THE DARKNESS IS EVER NEAR, BUT THE LIGHT PREVAILS...

Cancer is an ugly, debilitating, and confusing disease, often hidden, and lurking when one thinks that they are doing good. There are other diseases as bad, but cancer is like a plague. It is very difficult to remain strong enough to heal, and kill the cancer cells when your immune system has been brought to a near stop due to chemo, radiation, and the progression itself---

Some people ARE able to fight with all their might; others sort of get lost IN the disease, and feel defeated, therefore, they sleep a lot more, don't eat well, shut themselves in the house, and away from as many as they can, and so forth. For each individual it is a unique, and fearsome battle, which affects everyone they LOVE, and know---

There are arrogant ones in this world whom use such diseases as cancer to reiterate their denial of THE LORD *GOD*, and also, those who are fighting for their lives whom lose their FAITH, and give up. FEW people realize what it means to 'wait on THE LORD', as well as 'HIS WILL be done', as people expect quick results from HIM, especially in dire situations, and not many are able to accept that it MIGHT be HIS WILL that they be brought home earlier than they want to...

And HOW difficult it is to explain, or to encourage when it seems all HOPE is lost, but HOPE ALWAYS remains as long as there is breath in us, and we are in this moment! FAITH IS A HUGE stepping stone to miracles, and to BLESSINGS of every kind, but truth is, FAITH is NOT as deeply rooted as we think it is in most, which is proven when we doubt, or run when we suffer the worst. Still, there is ALWAYS time to strengthen it, and to reinforce it, and to exist wholly in it, no matter what. But see, too many think of it as a reward system which need be paid now, not later, and so, disappointment hinders those whose FAITH wavers with trouble, tribulation, and what is common to this world...

Something EVERYONE should recall often IS that our birth to our end IS IN HIS HANDS, and HE KNOWS the how's, and whens, and all in between! HE KNOWS the story of our birth, of our time on Earth, and of our end...

I have told you that 2 Women in our Family circle have breast cancer; Mother and Daughter, well, the Daughter is fighting for her life, and the Mother is taking care of her. The Daughter has been back and forth to the hospital, as the cancer that began in the breast, is now in the lungs, and even though on oxygen, she can't breathe, has lost too much weight, and well, she is fighting with all her might. It is taking a toll on all of us, and PRAISE be to *GOD*, has even changed a few for the better; a whole 'nother matter, but pertinent, and definitely, to THE GLORY OF *GOD*...
Fighting cancer for some is like a direct battle with all the evils of this world, and drains one, as well as their LOVED ones, and SEEMS impossible, but I hold onto, 'with THE LORD, NOTHING is impossible'! It is a matter of being able to hold on even when there is but a frayed string to hold onto, and clinging to FAITH, IN FAITHFULNESS, while PRAYING, and PRAISING. MANY people will argue this with me, and ask HOW one can PRAISE *GOD* when it seems as if HE has abandoned them, but IF they really believe, and trust, they KNOW deep down, HE does NOT abandon us, though we MUST wait ON HIM, for HIS time is not as ours, and ONLY HE knows how this will play out. HE IS FAITHFUL TO THE FAITHFUL, regardless!!!

WHEN it is darkest in this world, THAT IS when we most NEED HIS LIGHT, and NEED TO cling TO HIM, because the darkness is like a black hole which like, vacuums those whom lose the will, and the FAITH, and the strength. Suffering IS common to this realm, and as CHRIST JESUS suffered so too, shall those of HIM, suffer; it is part of dying to the world, and LIFE IN HIM, and yah, it IS most difficult to comprehend, or accept, yet, we really ought to, for it keeps us open to receiving HIM in the most wicked hours of darkness. If we close HIM out, where then is our HOPE???

Anyway, trips back and forth to the hospital, and other duties involving the healing from recent surgeries, and different troubles, has turned my focus to finding ways to reach people whom need HIM NOW. It is not easy to inspire people when they are lost in finding ways to do this on their own, nor to let them know that they CANNOT do this without HIM, because most people don't want to hear THE WORD while they are struggling, DESPITE that is when they most need to; and to be honest, they MIGHT listen to a Priest over me, but even then, not with open ears, instead, ritually. So, I find silent, quiet ways to instill, inspire, and guide, with the help of THE LORD *GOD*...

Was called back to the hospital today; they were supposed to do a procedure to see why there is so much inflammation in the lungs, or to find the root cause of it, but it was not safe to do; she is not up to it, so, they MIGHT try again in 4 days. She has been there for 6 already, and they are doing little, while she is getting worse, weaker, and losing more weight. They say there is nothing much left to do, so, why keep her there, when she could be more comfortable, and possibly healthier at home???

And the world turns...

Well, I am aiming to getting back on track posting, but each day has had it's challenges; not that I have no free time, instead, that time is used to catch up on what needs to be done, and to keep myself as healthy as possible. I am a night owl too; that is when I find time to spend with reading THE WORD, PRAYING, and otherwise being involved in my relationship with *GOD*. We WILL get through this WITH the help of THE LORD, yep, we will...

In the meantime, my thoughts, PRAYERS, and heart ARE with the whole world, and especially those whom are suffering, and otherwise afflicted. We ARE all in this together, regardless of the diversity which often divides us, when it should be uniting us! I wish you well, I wish you LOVE, I wish you a closer walk with THE LORD *GOD*, I wish you PEACE, HOPE, and all which is right, just, and good, and I wish you the courage and strength to resist whatever comes at you, that might tailspin your mind, hence, your FAITH! *GOD* BLESS & BE WITH ALL, and may we BLESS HIM BY BEING A BLESSING TO ALL... OXOXOXO

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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