AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, IT IS FRIDAY! HAPPY WEEKEND, WITH LOVE:)))

It is FRIDAY; that day of releasing! The weekend has arrived, by the GRACE of *GOD*; time to forget the week past, forgive the week's harshness, and, those who fed into such, time to forge forward, and, UPWARDLY!!!

Friday is like a day of cleansing, a day of amends, a day of restoration, a day to shake off what clung to us, in the week past! The weekends are for renewal, revival, rejuvenation, rest, relaxation, and, reverence; with some FUN in the mix! Time to enjoy the benefits of our laboring, and, the sanctuary of our private being, and, lives, alone, and/or, with those nearest us!!!

Weekends are ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh times! Like slipping into a warm, energetic hot tub! This time is for the health of the entire being; that, we are reignited for what will soon come, *GOD* willing!!!

This time is also for reflection, retrospect, gratitude, thanks, the heartfelt PRAISING, and, WORSHIPPING of THE LORD, our *GOD*! We are wise to take what was useful from the week past, then, find ways to rid of what wasn't! All which wasn't useful for our growth, comfort, and, health, MUST be disposed of, in any way feasible, because, it is JUNK, BUNK, stinkin', and, stankin' to the spirit!!!

Celebrate this weekend, in whatever, sensible way! Count your BLESSINGS, and, forget the rest! Enjoy the freedom of this short time, and, be appreciative! Adjust your attitude, and, bury some smiles deep down, that, come what is ahead, you can tap into these!!!

I wish you a MOST awesome, renewing weekend, full of the simple pleasures of life! I wish you LOVE, and, the absolutely necessary presence of our LORD, *GOD*! May HE BLESS, and, BE with us ALL, and may we carry HIS example into the days ahead, with joy!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012

THE POINT OF ME!!!

It is said, that for the most part, I do not have to deprive myself, though, I should not seek excess in any matter, and, I must share what I have, be that in material matter, gifts, talents, and, so forth!

I do not function on guilt, I function on obedience!

I am not out to prove myself HOLY, instead to improve myself in HOLY ways! *GOD*/CHRIST IS THE WAY, to whom I align myself to, based on LOVE, and, the desire of my spirit, to please HIM, and, spend eternity with HIM!

I was born into sin, and, will die in sin, but, I CAN have a change of heart about sin, and, understanding enough to loathe what sin does to my spirit, and, being!

I have learned the hard way, what is the right way, and, I am SURE of the difference, in necessity for my overall well-being, and, my walk with *GOD*!

I believe that LOVE IS THE WAY, and, holds more power than anything imaginable!

I aim for the Heavens, and, exist to serve HIM! It is NOT easy to act upon HIS WILL, but, I would rather use my time attempting to do what is right, than to waste the time I have, which is, uncertain, and, is under HIS discretion!

I TRUST in HIS SOUND principles, for I have seen the other side of this soundness, and, understand the effectiveness of them!

I rely upon HIM solely, for what I need in my life, tangible, or not!

I think that all people should adapt to ethical, moral, and, LOVING virtues, for in doing so, there is an increase of plenty in this life, and, a storehouse of treasures in the ever after!

Compassion, kindness, patience, tolerance, understanding, and, the gift of HOPE, offer all in our path, more options in any given day!

POSITIVITY is the evidence, and, confidence of our walk with *GOD*/CHRIST, and, should not be swayed by the constant negativity of this world!

FAITH is a place of PEACE, and, a generator of improvement! FAITHFULNESS is a willing fidelity TO HIS WILL!

I am humbled by HIS nature, and, by the wrong I have done, though I live in the HOPE of HIS promises to those who turn to HIM, which I have done, in the best of my capacities, and, understanding, IN the name of CHRIST JESUS!

While I feel way different today, than years ago, and, am in a whole new lifestyle, whatever has been lost, is opening up to a vault of more!

I am unconcerned with tallying up my efforts to measure their success, for I know my efforts are not in vain, nor, about me, instead, for the GOOD of DIVINITY, overall, however minor my efforts are in that whole!

Comfortable is where I am at IN HIM, despite the objection, and, rejection of some!

Today IS the day, I will pray, PRAISE, and, WORSHIP, because HE IS THE MOST HIGH *GOD*, and, ABOVE ALL else, IS worthy of ALL I can offer unto HIM, despite my own imperfections; HE LOVES ME, and, IS leading me to a better, more practical WAY!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012

THURSDAY'S TRIUMPHS: THE HIGH ROAD & IT'S NARROW PATH...

The world might be a crazy, tumultuous, topsy-turvy, troubled place, filled with negatives, and, turmoil, BUT, we do NOT live for the world, we live for, and, in *GOD*/CHRIST! This means we have the empowerment, and, understanding, which, RAISES us from what could chain, and, hold us down! We have the LOVE, and, tools to SOAR ABOVE what is designed to keep us beneath THE TRUTH! We are Children of the MOST HIGH LORD, the KING of KINGS, the AUTHOR, CREATOR, and, RULER of ALL CREATION, thus, we are not only equipped to RISE from the distractions of this world, we are able to offer change to it!!!

If only we could come to understand the power of our inheritance! If only we could totally free ourselves from the bonds of the world! If only we had the FAITH to flourish! If only we could see the whole of our capacity IN *GOD*/CHRIST!!!

In HIS gifts, HE HAS given us, via knowledge, wisdom, and, understanding, the keys to the shackles we endure! HE HAS given us THE WAY, through release of the spirit, to freedom from the natural, carnal, egocentric plane! We only NEED to study, and, grasp the instructions to this freedom, then, BELIEVE with ALL we have, as we begin to live as was intended!!!

We fall down, but, we get UP! We should NEVER weary of getting UP! The more times we ARISE, and, stay on the HIGH road, the less we will fall! NOTHING of this world should have the power to deter our UPWARD inclination! NOTHING! FOCUSING upon THE LORD, and, HIS WILL, and, HIS promises, IS encouraging, enabling, and, empowering! What is of the world, exists to blind us, discourage us, try, and, test us, but, once we begin to realize the traps, and, their purpose, we can then, KNOW HOW to divert them, and, overcome them, TO, and, FOR HIS GLORY, as the evil of this world, bears witness TO HIS WILL at work!!!

Ah, we are WAY MORE enabled than we choose to believe, or trust, to our disadvantage! Yet, it is SO obvious, SO right there, SO within our grasp!!!

Today, TRIUMPH OVER the world, IN *GOD*/CHRIST, BY remaining IN the spirit, no matter what the deceiver throws in your path! SHOW him the documentation of your birthright, IN your thoughts, actions, and, reactions! Let him take his game elsewhere, 'cuz he doesn't have a chance with the TRULY FAITHFUL!!!

FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, and, all which comprise *GODLINESS*, ARE the keys to freedom from the snares of this world, as long as they are sincerely understood, embraced, and, utilized!!!

*GOD*/CHRIST BLESS us ALL, have a beautiful day, MUCH LOVE, and, STAND tall as the Heavens in spirit, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY, as you PRAISE, and, WORSHIP HIM with much ado!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012

LEARNING TO LOVE AS DOES THE LORD...

LOVE IS THE LAW! CHRIST tells us:
MATTHEW 5: 38-48...
38/ "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
39/ But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on (your) right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.
40/ If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well.
41/ Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.
42/ Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.
43/ "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
44/ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
45/ that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.
46/ For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same?
47/ And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same?
48/ So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.

[38-42] See Lev 24:20. The Old Testament commandment was meant to moderate vengeance; the punishment should not exceed the injury done. Jesus forbids even this proportionate retaliation. Of the five examples that follow, only the first deals directly with retaliation for evil; the others speak of liberality.

[43-48] See Lev 19:18. There is no Old Testament commandment demanding hatred of one's enemy, but the "neighbor" of the love commandment was understood as one's fellow countryman. Both in the Old Testament (Psalm 139:19-22) and at Qumran (1QS 9:21) hatred of evil persons is assumed to be right. Jesus extends the love commandment to the enemy and the persecutor. His disciples, as children of God, must imitate the example of their Father, who grants his gifts of sun and rain to both the good and the bad.

Jesus' disciples must not be content with merely usual standards of conduct; see Matthew 5:20 where the verb "surpass" (Greek perisseuo) is cognate with the unusual (perisson) of this.

The LOVE of *GOD*/CHRIST, is PERFECT, and, requires NO reciprocation! LOVE exists no matter what! *GOD*/CHRIST might detest what a person does, but, LOVE yet, exists! Thus, our mentality, as ONE with HIM, is to be the same! LOVE is not selfish, therefore, it doesn't need reciprocation, it merely has the inclination to share of itself, and, move, ever forward...

LOVE can cover a multitude of sins; 1 PETER 4: 8, a maxim based on PROVERBS 10:12; see also PSALM 32:1; JAMES 5:20.

You see, when one exists in LOVE in letter, and, deed, instead of in passing thought, or, lipservice, there opens UP, great possibility, both for those who LOVE, and, those who do not! When one exists in LOVE, LOVE can show others THE WAY, THE LIGHT, THE TRUTH, and, save them from their hostility! LOVE is like a vault of possibilities, but, cannot be opened in partiality, though, there has to be a starting point to realizing it's rich fullness!!!

1 CORINTHIANS 13...
1/ If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal.
2/ And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.
3/ If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4/ Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated,
5/ it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury,
6/ it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.
7/ It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8/ Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing.
9/ For we know partially and we prophesy partially,
10/ but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.
11/ When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things.
12/ At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully, as I am fully known.
13/ So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

We LEARN to LOVE in the righteous way, THROUGH our coming closer, and, closer, to *GOD*/CHRIST, in understanding,  for HE HAS SHOWN us, exactly, the full breadth, height, and, measure of LOVE! CHRIST, our LORD, and, *GOD*, not only LOVED those who persecuted, tortured, ridiculed, mocked, and, nailed HIM to the cross, HE prayed, "FATHER, forgive them, for they know not what they do!" If we do not look to HIM to learn LOVE, it will remain fractured, for the human perception of LOVE is so! We are to LOVE extremely, intensely, and, without fail, for LOVE has NO flaws!!!

In HIS LOVE for us, we find GRACE, and, MERCY, which, HE EXPECTS us to forward to others! MATTHEW 5: 7; PROVERBS 3:3; MATTHEW 23:23; HOSEA 6:6; MICAH 6:8; LUKE 6:36. There are countless references to being just, and, merciful; in such acts, we are exemplifying HIS LOVE!!!

I have had, and still do have, enough opposition in my lifetime to have learned to LOVE, no matter what, and, to understand it's deep-running necessity! I am not perfect in this LOVE, but, as I keep trying to perfect it, and, the more it is tried, the stronger it gets, and, the more sense it makes!!!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE: first *GOD*/CHRIST, then others, at all times, at all costs, and, realize the treasures therein! LOVE IS THE LAW, because it is TRIED, TESTED, and, TRUE; IT WORKS OVER all else!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012
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WEDNESDAY'S WISDOM: INTIMACY WITH THE LORD...

It is vital to KNOW THE LORD, our *GOD*, not merely, subjectively, but, intimately, which, is not an easy undertaking, yet, an imperative one! We are removed from *GOD*/CHRIST, by the dormancy of the spirit, which is waiting eagerly to be aroused, awakened, and, instructed! Many who claim to be one with *GOD*/CHRIST, have not yet, let go of the flesh, or, pride, thus, have not, awakened the TRUE self, the spirit, and so, do not have a real relationship with HIM!!!

JEREMIAH 9: 22-23...

22/ Thus says the LORD: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor the strong man glory in his strength, nor the rich man glory in his riches;

23/ But rather, let him who glories, glory in this, that in his prudence he knows me, Knows that I, the LORD, bring about kindness, justice and uprightness on the earth; For with such am I pleased, says the LORD.

 

PSALM 46: 2-12...

2/ God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.

3/ Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea,

4/ Though its waters rage and foam and mountains totter at its surging. The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah

5/ Streams of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High.

6/ God is in its midst; it shall not be shaken; God will help it at break of day.

7/ Though nations rage and kingdoms totter, God's voice thunders and the earth trembles.

8/ The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah

9/ Come and see the works of the LORD, who has done fearsome deeds on earth;

10/ Who stops wars to the ends of the earth, breaks the bow, splinters the spear, and burns the shields with fire;

11/ Who says: "Be still and confess that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth."

12/ The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah

 

We know that David had a close, intimate relationship with *GOD*, in fact, ALL of those favoured by HIM, held an honest relationship with HIM, and, willingly worked according to HIS WILL!!!

 

Moses is another great example of a person who had an intimately, close relationship with *GOD*, even to the point of *GOD* allowing HIM to view HIM from the backside! Still, Moses broke FAITH with *GOD*, by allowing HIS pride to take over his spirit, and though *GOD* forgave him, HE did not allow HIM to enter the land HE had promised those whom Moses led for 40+ years! Moses broke FAITH by not GLORIFYING *GOD* over himself, or as *GOD* saw it, through disbelief! To *GOD*, the FAITH which obeys HIM, is the rightful FAITH! NO pride is left in the obedient, or, the humbled; they are willing, and, happy to give HIM HIS rightful GLORY, for NOTHING is without *GOD*!!!

 

HOW do we come to KNOW *GOD*/CHRIST? Let's take a look at EXODUS 33: 12-13...

12/ Moses said to the LORD, "You, indeed, are telling me to lead this people on; but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, 'You are my intimate friend,' and also, 'You have found favor with me.'

13/ Now, if I have found favor with you, do let me know your ways so that, in knowing you, I may continue to find favor with you. Then, too, this nation is, after all, your own people."

 

Moses has asked *GOD* to show him, and, teach him HIS WAYS, so that he will know how to continue to find favour in HIM!

 

Now, let's read ROMANS 16: 25-27...

25/ Now to him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages

26/ but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith,

27/ to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen.

 

To bring about the obedience of FAITH! CHRIST JESUS tells us in JOHN 14: 7 &15;  

7/ If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him."
15/ If you LOVE ME, you will keep MY COMMANDMENTS.  
This too, speaks of obedience of FAITH!!!

To KNOW *GOD*/CHRIST is to come CLOSE to HIM, through LOVE, TRUST, BELIEF, FAITH, FAITHFULNESS, and, study of HIS WORD, diligently, and, constantly, THAT, HIS WILL, and, WAYS become one with our mind, TO over-ride the senseless chatter of the egocentric being, FOR the purpose of openness TO receiving HIM, entirely, via the being, body, mind, and, spirit, which then, allows for sincere, honest, and, intentful communication, WHILE we DO what is right, just, and, merciful in HIS sight, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY!!!

No, it is not easy to have an intimate, personal relationship with *GOD*, and, cannot be manifest subjectively, but, PRAISE be unto HIM, HE HAS SHOWN US THE WAY, and, is ever ready to commence one with us!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012
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LOVE THE LORD IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS!!!

LOVE *GOD*, our LORD, CHRIST, not in a usual, human way, but, in extraordinary, spiritual ways, that, HIS LOVE which exists in the spirit, is tapped into, becoming an infinite fountain of benevolence, empowerment; an endless source of what is most needed of HIM, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY!!!

The LOVE I hold for *GOD*, our LORD, CHRIST, began in the typical way of human LOVE, but, has since expanded, and, expounded beyond my sight, or, comprehension! It is an amazingly powerful, deeply rooted LOVE which, never falters, nor, fails! It simply, flourishes, and, spirals, spilling over into my life, and, has overtaken me! While the truth of this LOVE has existed forever, it is fairly new to me, and, a lifetime is not enough time to express, or, gather from this LOVE, but, I will take from it to the end, and, make use of it!!!

You see, IF we could ALL tap into HIS LOVE, the world would be as HE intended it to be, and, would eradicate the opposition! We can't help but be aware of this deeply rooted LOVE, because it exists within the being, yet, we are not well instructed by means of the world, in how to tap into it, and, few understand it's magnificence, because of the state of knowing LOVE from human understanding! This LOVE is what people, unwittingly search for, in all the wrong places, and, faces, but, do not find, until they find understanding of HIM, and, FROM HIM!!!

HOLY LOVE IS beyond description! It is the heart of the GENIUS of our CREATOR, *GOD*, our LORD, CHRIST, and, IS SO pure, SO forwarding, SO full of freedom, it is difficult to convey, for words are as are we, nothing, in sight of HIM!!!

LOVE IS THE LAW BECAUSE it IS the intellect which, supersedes the wrong we think we know! IN *GOD'S* world, NO WRONG exists, because LOVE IS POSITIVE, HEALTHY, RIGHT, GOOD! It is difficult to grasp onto the conception that what is of the world is a farce, but, truly, it is, designed to KEEP us AWAY from THE TRUTH OF LOVE, and, happiness; designed to trap us under the weight of obscure negativity, that, we are always further from THE TRUTH than before!!!

It is like being in an invisible, weighted bag; we are aware of the obstruction, but, we cannot see it, so, we assume this is par for the course, and so, we adapt to this state of existence, yet, knowing that there is something we are missing, as we long for it, but, without knowledge, wisdom, or, understanding, we cannot FIND what we are seeking, and so, we get weary, from carrying this weighted bag around, yet, deep within, we KNOW there IS something more! Unfortunately, we are not instructed from birth, as we COULD be, about the falseness of the world, and so, *GOD* takes us through certain things, to SHOW us, and to diminish the obscurity, that, something deep within, clicks, then, the process of discovery is began! HE is SO good to us, filled with compassion for our state!!!

NOTHING else in this life is worthy; ONLY *GOD*, OF OUR LOVE, devotion, FAITH, TRUST, and, obedience, and, we have more to gain than perceived! Yes, LOVE HIM in a most extraordinary way, and, watch as the binds of the weighted bag, are loosed, then, HALLELUJAH!, REJOICE in the freedom of HIM, HIS LOVE, HIS WILL, and, HIS WAYS!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012

BE 'ALWAYS' PREPARED FOR WHAT MIGHT COME!!!

This is what I am talkin' 'bout!!!

Faith by V. Raymond Edman
Faith is dead to doubts—
dumb to discouragements,
blind to impossibilities,
knows nothing but success.
Faith lifts its hand up through
the threatening clouds,
lays hold of Him who has
all power in heaven and on earth.
Faith makes the uplook good,
the outlook bright,
the inlook favorable,
and the future glorious.

No matter what comes forth, FAITH is paramount! When troubles are near, and, they WILL be; FAITH, HOPE, and, LOVE ARE the evidence of the understanding Children of *GOD*! Often, in the storms of life, these three characteristics, honed, and, perfected, ARE all there is to carry us through, and for good reason, for these are gifts of *GOD*, though, they are gifts which are only empowered through our working them to the capacity in which they are given!!!

As the evil of this world casts its worst, we have prayer, PRAISE, and, WORSHIP, fueled by FAITH, HOPE, and, LOVE, for we KNOW that our LORD, *GOD*, WILL deliver us! Therefore, let us never wane, falter, or, doubt, in the face of the adversary/adversity, but, REJOICE, in advance for HIS protection, comfort, guidance, direction, and, deliverance! PRAISE HIS HOLY name, and, be as a mountain of the reflection of HIS LIGHT, a sure, and, present beacon, for all to see, in case another needs to find THE WAY!!! AMEN!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2012
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WHEN will we see? LOVE IS THE POWER we NEED!!!!