The “voice” of the Lord is clear and apparent to those who “hear” it.  It’s a sheer delight to serve the Lord in all facets of our lives.  When we commit ourselves to Him, our paths become a vestige of honor to Him and all that it applies.  His voice reverberates to those with ears to hear, consider these very words:  “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established…” Proverbs, 16:3 NKJV 

 

How do we commit our works to the Lord? There are many ways to do so.  Do not merely ask Him to bless what we’ve already done…Instead,  commit ourselves and our plans to Him before, during, and after we have done our work. The trust, the commitment and the acknowledgement are all forefronts to our vital plan.  His ways, His thoughts, His actions…translate to “ask Him, trust Him, embrace Him, and acknowledge Him.”  When you do so…consequences of all good things will transpire. 

 

 Consider a “budding rose.”  The bud is tiny at first.  Eventually, through care, love, and commitment it grows into a beautiful thing… much like our love and relationship with the Lord.  The more effort and time we put into the Lord, the more significant it becomes.  The deeper and more profound it gets. 

 

But, now, O Lord, You are our Father;  we are the clay, and You our potter; and all we are the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8 NKJV…As our Father, God always will act on our behalf.   He acts for our benefit in ways that childlike minds cannot always understand.  As our potter, He ultimately molds us, and shapes us in ways that sometimes will hurt.  But, always He deals with us in love.

 

Take a moment to think about past decisions you’ve made, on your own without the Father’s help or guidance.  How did it work out?  Usually without His voice, or counsel if you will, things usually don’t go the way we’d like.  When we take the time to talk with Him, listen to His voice, and bring Him into the equation of our life…the outcome will benefit us.  We may not see it at first, because He sees way down the road.  He sees ALL things before its fruition, and so He knows what is best for us way before we even realize it. We may take years to realize it was good.  Therefore, don’t despair if things don’t happen according to your will.  Remember, His will…not ours.  His plans are perfect, our plans are anything but.  We may be puffed up and think we know what’s best for ourselves.  We need to be humble, and bow to His excellent works…and listen and adhere accordingly.

 

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it…1 Corinthians 9:24  NKJV   We can accomplish much in life we don’t have a clear purpose and mission in mind.  The only way to consistency is through the Lord.  We need to take practice in all things, through Him.  Each time we accomplish something we draw higher and nearer to God and our purpose that He has for us.  Our works, our plans, through His alone.  We need to establish our mission in life, through Him.  His voice, His ways, and production will be overflowing in all good things. 

 

Now these things became our examples…Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition…1 Corinthians 106:11  NKJV   Everything in the Scripture exists for our example, warning and admonition.  We should note what God’s people did in the past and how God reacted to them in order to move ahead in our own walk of faith.

 

When we live for God…all things connect in and outside of our very existence.  All things lead to peace and a transitional platitude of higher aspirations in and of Christ.  To hear His voice is to know peace.  To abide by Him is to know love.  To work for Him is to obtain a chiseled image in Christ, that reflects Christ as we uphold His light and shine our own light in His name. Bear witness in all things for Him, and accept His will and plans.

 

Listen closely…Do you hear His voice?

 

 

 

 

7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe  John 1:7 KJV

 

 

 

 

 

I love you God…You are my King of Kings, and my Abba Father~

 

 

 

 

 

I bow in joy and supplication to God in all things.  In every way I acknowledge Him, and live to please Him in my daily activities of life.  For life is life, because of Him.

 

God has an incredible way of fastening His word to the very core of our existence. And, for those of us that want to hear and see it is powerfully addictive!  His essence runs through our bodies with ease and washes over us with glad tidings. He fully awakens our senses to capacities of which we have never known.

 

 Each day is a fresh gift from God as we rise in the morning.  We are aware we have another day to serve Him, and another day in which to honor Him.  Another day in which to glorify Him through actions, through praise, and through our works.

 

Works?  What pray tell is that some of us will wonder.  We may over exaggerate our need to quench the desire to meet God’s expectations of us as His children. We may overload our wagon with so much that we get “weighed down” in our search for His face and His kingdom.  We may push ourselves into a perfunctory oblivion of “must do this” and “must do that” in order to be accpeted by God.  NOT SO!

 

God is pure and sweet as honey.  His love and acceptance is deep and fulfilling.  It’s like a cool breeze on a hot day.  It’s like a splash or spray of ocean water while we sit in the sun basking in the warmth of His glory.  It’s easy to be loved by God….and even easier loving Him.  It’s not a ritualistic task to love Him.  It’s like breathing…to love God is effortless because of His unconditional love.  His hands are always around us and He will guide us as we go forward in His name.

 

Our acts/works can be many things to many people.  It can be calling someone who is a shut-in and listening while encouraging them.  It can be reaching out to someone and letting them know they’re loved.  It can be taking care of your pets, your family, your friends.  It can be sending love and support to orphans, the elderly…or forgiving yourself for something you may have done so long ago.  God has already forgiven you…so move on.

 

God clearly states, “to receive one of these children in my name is to receive me” – so all acts of kindness, no matter how benign or extreme they may be…it’s all the same to the Lord.  It’s pleasing to Him and demonstrates that we are accepting Him as we do these things. Our rewards lie in heaven.  Our tasks on earth are setting up the clothes in which we will be “arrayed in” upon reaching heaven.

 

Truth, is a powerful weapon.  For truth is the very essence of Christ.  Love is powerful, it will tame the wildest beast.  Truth and love are cohesive and represent the strongest attributes of the Lord.  So many come to mind, but truth and love are the core of Christ and His good news.  He led His life by example, He was kind, good, loving and forgiving…He is our friend and Savior. And, so many other things…the list is endless.  The love is unlimited, and the desire overwhelming.

 

In so choosing Christ, we are a new creation.  We are recognized as Christians.  All things we do, we should do in acknowledgement of Him always.  We should go to Him in prayer, and supplication…and prostrate ourselves as we give Him thanks and glory.  We should go to Him in joyful recognition, and in seeking the boundless truth and love that He offers continuously.

 

His hands created all good things, and all good things are created by Him.  Have you thanked Him today? Have you told Him “I love you Father?”  

 

Love Him fully, openly and privately…you can be sure, He loves you…

 

 

 

 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 NKJV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

God and His Word are sweet, so very sweet and nourishing.  Yes, His word flows over the buds of my mind…and entices my senses with each nuance and message that is LOVE. 

 

So many people are suffering, or going through trials, and although I’ve recently posted on this subject…the Lord placed it within my heart so obviously He wants it to be repeated.  And, so…I’m His obidient servant, and repeat it I shall.

 

1 Peter 1:7 states, “that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus christ.”   That in itself is reasuring.  All of us, no matter the age or circumstances all go through trials and fires.  The purifying process is precise and part of a closer union with Christ. 

 

It is important to remember that God will NOT give us more than we can handle. Some people flinch at that comment, those who are not understanding…and those who are thinking with the carnal mind. Only when one is able to ascertain the meaning and depth of His words, and the full meaning of salvation,  it is then and only then  that they will be able to experience the fulfilling peace that engulfs ones soul.  The certainty of the immeasurable love that flows from God is so beautiful, it is hard to describe.

 

When we walk in the light, and show others our light it is then that our behavior comes credible to all those we come into contact with.  When we fasten our minds up with the truth of the power of God, that is operating from within…we are setting examples and praising God in the best way we can. How is that?  By walking in His ways, setting the footwork and producing fruit in His honor and in His glory.

 

God shows His children unmerited favor…that Lord always forgives even if we don’t deserve it. But, when we have a true repentant heart, and we ask for His forgivenss, He will forgive.  That is so important to express, because if one person reading this now…is going through some kind of anguish, or feeling guilt, God loves you.  He forgives you.  God will never condemn or bring shame to your cheeks.  He wants your love.

 

His light is the greatest gift of all.  His sturdy arms is our strength and His words are defense to all of the impurities in the world.  So, while we are walking through a valley, or a fire…hang on, He will bring you out of it.  He will uphold you with His righteous hand.  He will protect you, guide you, keep you upright and push you forward.  Trust in Him, lean on Him, acknowledge Him…LOVE HIM.  That is the primary principles of loving Him.  And He should be loved with the all of our might, mind, body and soul.  He is our Creator, our Father and our Beloved.

 

So, walk in the light…look up for answers to everything and anything.  And give Him all honor and praise always,  no matter what you are going through.  He sees your heart, and He is cleansing and preparing you, doing an inner working, polishing and cleaning us, bringing us closer to His path each moment.

 

 

 

 

 

⁷ Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.⁸ Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.⁹ Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.⁰ Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.¹¹ Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.  Psalm 57:7-11 KJV

 

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.⁷ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.⁸ It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.  Psalm 3:5-8 KJV

 

⁴ For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.  Ecclesiastes  9:4 KJV