During the course of our lifetime, we will encounter warfare; but our struggles will not last always.  Adversities, troubles and sadness are powerfully removed in love.  And who loves us more than our LORD?  No one.  

In the atonement of the crucifixion and death of Christ, the powerful mercy of our LORD and His love, our sin was pardoned. His sacrifice made by his death, was of enormous value that is unsurpassed. But His love as perpetuity, is something that we need to grasp and embrace as we go through this life that we have here on earth, until we are able to “love Him” in our Eternal home.

The verse in Isaiah concerning “His Word” living forever is a reason to rejoice, as it encompasses His unwavering love and truth for His children. It supports the realization that when our journey is complete and we draw our last breath, we come into His Kingdom and receive our eternal rewards for serving Him, all the days of our lives.

Knowing that flowers fade away, and grass will wither, and seasons will come and go is a given, but through this cycle, and all else, His WORD and HIS love will never die.

It is His love that gives us eternal life.

It is His Word that gives us guidance.

It is His grace that surrounds us.

His Word, His love, His strength, His guidance, and His commandments are the tenets of which we survive and which we subscribe to.

It comes down to the only thing that truly matters in this world, is His love and word and living according to His will and purpose. Shine our inner light to those who live in the darkness and spread seeds of love and His word to those who need it, and especially to those who don’t seem to know they do.

In the meantime, as you gaze at the beauty of the flower and the green meadows of emerald grass, try to visualize that although these things of beauty will one day fade, wither, die…be of good cheer, because His Word is iron clad, and will stand forever.  Amen!

“Father, thank You for Your word and for Your promises and unconditional unrelenting love, may I embrace this reality all the days of my life, and may I be pleasing in Your eyes in all I do, in Jesus name, Amen.”

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:6 (KJV)

As Jesus promised, He was crucified, died, and resurrected on the third day!

Hallelujah!

Thank You Jesus!

As we celebrate His resurrection today, and reflect on His love, and great sacrifice, let’s always try to embrace this day in our hearts always.

Rejoicing in His love

Rejoicing in His promises

Rejoicing in His mercy

Rejoicing in Christ

His love is the greatest love of all!

Amen and Amen!

“Father, as I rejoice in Your Son’s resurrection, may I always be mindful of His Presence in my life, and the love that created me, by Your hands, and in that love is no fear, because love casts out fear, so I boldly proclaim, ‘Christ is LORD’ and LORD above all, thank You for this day, and for Your unwavering protection and guidance all the days of my life, in Jesus name I thank You Father, Amen.”

This week for many Christians marks “Holy Week” and a time of reflection, honor and thanks prior to the “Resurrection” of our LORD.  It is incomprehensible to humans to fully grasp the enormous sacrifice and humiliation and pain thrust upon Christ for our sakes.  And for His Father, to witness His Son going through this torture on earth, for US!

But nonetheless, He did and thank God for His love that saved us.

As we go through this week leading up to His Glory and His Resurrection, let’s try to meditate longer on His Word and the Gospels, and truly honor Him and thank Him and our Father.  Let’s go forward with a spring in our step knowing how much He loves us.  Let’s take on each day with confidence knowing we are saved. and finally let’s realize that there is no other that can love us the way Christ does. Amen.

“Father, thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for Your sacrifices done solely to bring us to salvation through the cross and His blood, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ¹² Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ¹³ You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)

Praise God my LORD!  I just want to proclaim the LORD’s glory and give Him thanks for listening to a request concerning a “medical” matter (which He knows about as I type) and for answering and listening to my prayer.

He is ALIVE, and well, and with us right this moment.

This is for those who might say, “that was so long ago in the Bible”—I want to say with honor and love that His miracles, and wondrous works, are still active, and happening every second of the day, throughout so many people’s lives.  And I want to thank Him for mine yesterday at approximately 2:45 pm yesterday…Thank you LORD!

God listens, and He answers…sometimes not in an immediate fashion.  And other times He answers by “not answering” that has happened to me before as well.  And the prayers He didn’t answer, “all turned out to be for the best!”

God knows what’s coming down the pike before we know it, and He is always wanting to do what’s best for His children.  So, for a matter of public declaration, I am here to say, “GOD IS ALIVE and still in the business of healing, helping, restoring, repairing and saving!”  Amen!

That is the main reason for my post, to give Him thanks.  Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! (Psalm 150)

So…”Thank You my LORD!”

And for my readers, don’t ever give up on God, because He will never give up on You!

This coming Sunday, (Our Savior’s Resurrection) exaltations, proclamations, affirmations, and adorations of His Glory, and Love, should be shouted from the hilltops! 

Amen!

“Father God, my LORD, thank You for Your glory, mercy and protection, I honor and adore You, now and always, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

John 12:13 (KJV)

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” is a well-known quote from the Bible, specifically from Psalm 118:26. It was “Proclaimed loudly” by people to welcome Jesus Christ as he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It was a week before his crucifixion and His Miraculous resurrection.

This phrase is mainly used in Christian liturgy, and notably in hymns as a way of praising Jesus Christ, as the Messiah.  Our Savior, King of kings, and LORD of lords.

Reflecting on these scriptures, while taking the time to realize what He accomplished for us, and most important, what “He sacrificed” for us, is enough to bring anyone to their knees in humble adoration, and exaltation.

The reality of Christianity is powerful and moving intrinsically within those who embrace it, as the Holy Spirit guides us from within, fortifying us to withstand and thwart the fiery arrows from the enemy.  And in this evil world, that is the only way we can accomplish things in our lives. Through and in Christ.

Reflect on this Holy week and meditate on His promises, which are uplifting and resourceful tools and highly polished “weapons” to protect us this day and always in Christ.

“Father God, thank You for Your Son and His sacrifice, thank You for Your word, and Your love, may I always be thankful all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Personally, the current “sounds” of the world overall is getting extremely “loud” and the chaos is palpable.  It is a pivotal moment in history and there are all kinds of precedents and “firsts” occurring by the second.

The “shrill sounds of evil” permeate and transcend across the Continents and can drown out the “beautiful voice of the LORD”–-IF we are not careful.  We must be “listening” to the right voice at all times. And standing in the Light away from the darkness that seems to engulf the Universe at times.

Who is that voice? Who is that Light?

Our powerful Sovereign and Almighty LORD.

Quieting the sounds of the world can be challenging, but running to His Word, and wrapping ourselves in His promises and His love is essential to surviving the rough times, and the rough terrain that we currently stand upon.

However, when we stand on the Rock…our foundation will not shift, nor sink and will withstand all the elements of weather, which is to say…”conditions” of the world and its hideous issues that proliferate the news, media, and conversation.

Trusting in God and His love is what gets me through any given day, second or hour.  It is the quintessential pinnacle of what gives me hope and assures me that “everything will be okay” no matter what we are facing outwardly.  Because inwardly, we have the Spirit and Comforter, guiding us. Bringing us to fruition in the arms of His love and grace.

“Don’t cover your ears” instead open them up to the soothing voice of the LORD and His Word.

Thank Him for His promises that are unending, and for His love which is unparalleled and boundless.

And His guidance that propels us onto paths of righteousness through which we will only accomplish through Him and Him alone.

Silence the world and its ugly shrill of monotonous drone.

Instead open up to the sounds of “His Majesty, our One and only Royal King of kings, and Lord of lords,” then embrace the peace in which only He can deliver, And stand in the Light of His love. Amen.

“Thank You Father for Your voice of reason, love and peace, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Suffice to say, that within most families there is a “peace maker” and a “mediator” that all family members run to!  That person in my family is usually “me.”  This pertains to brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, etc.

It is not “me” behind being a peacemaker.  Instead, of course it is God , who plays a pivotal role in the assembly of said situations and gives a “calling” to those who are intended for this type of “career.”

It’s interesting to note that I am the “youngest” of my family, and yet…God has chosen to give me a role is “listening” and guiding individuals to the path of least resistance, in this case…harmony.  Or at the very least, peaceful outcomes overall.

It is an ultimate honor being in the capacity of peacemaker.  It is a gift from the Father of lights and it is one I don’t take lightly. Nor do I take any other gift from Him at any time, lightly. Instead, it is a privilege and a crucial component to my Christian faith, and I would hope, a testimony of my love for Him.

Recognize and understand that we all have roles in the body of Christ.  We are all extensions of Him and all part of the unity of being faithful followers, giving Him glory and uplifting Him by our cohesive measures.

Some are teachers, some are encouragers, some are listeners, some are peacemakers, and more than not, most of us have many talents/gifts that God has ordained us for.  The important thing is to fully enact and engage upon your gifts before they are “taken away.”  In other words, use them or lose them.

Have you tapped into your “gifts” today?

“Father, Thank You, from the bottom of my heart, it is my utmost honor to serve You in the capacity in which you have ordained me, may I follow You all the days of my life, and may I be pleasing to You and follow Your will, and in so doing, may it bring You glory at all times, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.

Malachi 4:2 (NLT)

The word “fear” here is a reverence, devotion to the LORD.  And God promises to separate those of righteous nature and followers from those who are “wicked.” Those who love and dedicate themselves to the LORD, are promised great rewards, and overflowing joy…

Believing and serving God are truly gifts from above, and a joy overall.  Taking note of all things at all times in the spiritual sense is good practice in terms of living “life” to the fullest, and in accordance with His Word, which ultimately will result in harmonious living.

Living for God, loving Him, honoring Him, acquiescing, and surrendering to His ways, is a goal which should be sought in earnest and in spirit.

Love the LORD, with all your heart, mind, strength and soul…and when we do, the “sun of righteousness will rise with healing in His wings.”  And that healing encompasses all parts of our body, inside and out!

Amen.

“Father, may I always be mindful of Your love, and follow Your will all the days of my life, may I trust You implicitly, and may I always remember that You are in control all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Hebrew 12: 14 

 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy, without holiness no one will see the Lord.  

As those of faith, we are to be peaceful, and compassionate to others needs and their situations. When we embrace peace, and accept the Words of the LORD, and revere Him and His ways, we inherently become a part of His Kingdom, and we should aspire to seek His face in all we do.

Hoping to engage our inner selves to outwardly reflect that of which the LORD intends us to do can bring about a wealth of goodness that is overflowing, and thus represent and become witness for His glory.

Pressing on to do good and promote harmony will result in peace for not only ourselves, but others as well.

“LORD may I always ascribe to Your Word, Your voice, and Your ways, today tomorrow and always, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”