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

HELPING OTHERS...

Many people WANT to help others, but are not sure how to, or have their own limitations to deal with, and so, I am creating this page to show the diverse ways that we CAN help others...

Helping others is not always tangible; sometimes we help another with a smile, with a kind or encouraging word, with HOPE, and so forth! Of course, there are endless ways we can offer help tangibly, so this page will be dedicated to providing resources for helping, tangibly, even in the simplest, cost-effective ways...

Warm Up America...
Warm Up America.org is an org that accepts knitted, or sewn 7" by 9" squares, which their volunteers will assemble into quilts which are donated to Women's shelters, nursing homes, and homeless shelters across the country! Wonderful!!!

Newborns In Need...
Help out a struggling new Mother by making a blanket for her new bundle of joy, be that knit, crocheted, or sewn! If you are not skilled, you can also help out by donating fabrics, thread, or other such! Newborns In Need.org Sweet!!!

Snuggles Project...
Make cuddly blankets for pets at local shelters If you aren't skilled, you can donate blankets, towels, and other essentials! Snuggles Project.org

I will be adding links, and other information as often as I find worthy ones to share! Throughout this page, there will also be lots of ideas, and other suggestions, and resources for helping others. *GOD* BLESS, and BE with us ALL!!!

I recently read an article about people Fostering for Active Service people's pets, and thought it to be awesome. Here is one link if you might find yourself inclined to lend a hand:  Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pet.org ... Excellent!!!

Most importantly, we are to help the Fatherless, the orphaned, and the widowed, and so, I am researching this topic, and after digging deep into what records are available, have decided that this site is worthy of attention: Lifesong For Orphans.org which has done some wondrous works! I was in an orphanage for a while, and have to tell you, without outside HOPE, LOVE, and encouragement, many of these Children will have a most difficult time growing into their potential! While they are surrounded by some LOVE, and care, they NEED to KNOW LOVE from other sources! I basically, grew up without any kind of LOVE, save for THE LORD'S LOVE, for which I PRAISE, and THANK HIM, and had I not BELIEVED in LOVE SO deeply, could have been a way different person than I am!!!

Helping the widowed is varied; ranging from helping them around their houses, visiting them, cooking for them, driving them around (if possible), and well, there are diverse ways to help them! These days, because of the economy, the cost of living, the cost of insurances, the cost of medications, and so forth, many of them DO need financial help, or gifts that will carry them through! Perhaps a few groceries, necessities, and so on, would ease their struggles, and it is always nice to give something they wish they had, but cannot afford, this is true of ALL people in this world! More to come on this, as I research organizations that lend help to the widowed...

Homelessness is one of those needless human tragedies, in many cases, especially in these times; before it was those who brought it on themselves to a large degree, but today it is way different, as the cost of living FORCES many to the streets, and there are a LOT of Mothers with small Children in this predicament, not to mention, Grandparents, and even returning Military personnel! There, again, are diverse ways of helping in this arena, and I will provide as much as is feasible, because this matter HAS to be curtailed....

There are an awful lot of Children who go to School hungry, and so, let us give as we can to such causes or find ways to curb this problem. On this site, on the right side bar, there is a link called Kid's Food Basket, which is located in one state, however, the reason I have shared this link is because, from their example, it IS possible to expand it countrywide, in which case, they have a link for expanding, providing information for others to begin such a program which will help Children to feel better from the inside out, which means better concentration in School, and happier dispositions all the way around! The Children ARE the future, and so, we SHOULD contribute in whatever ways we can to their growth, as it IS the imminent and imperative role of Adults, and Parents to ensure that they are brought up in the best ways possible, for the good of the future, and THE GLORY OF *GOD*. Let us do what we can, and remember always, what we give, we gain...

1 comment:

Lynda said...

Gotta tell ya, Newborns In Need link sometimes doesn't work, because of overload, as they were recently featured in Woman's World magazine, and hits are up!!!! 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