Do we cherish this gift of life or do we squander the moments?? Do we only place value on this gift when we are faced with that pivotal moment leading to our last breath?
Join me as I travel back in time. And I share a word from our Bible word study and meditation. I have fused them together to create a self-narrated story called.
"The Greatest Gift"
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Matthew 6:1-4 1
Thank you for listening !!!
May you be blessed with a love beyond our understanding !!
Weeping may endure for a night. But joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5. Tough times don’t last forever! But Joy will come in the morning!!!
Meaning of discouraged having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened:
Discouraged appears approximately 43 times in the Bible.
This word settled into my soul and these lyrics came to my mind. “Where seldom is heard a discouraging word” Is there such a place?
I do believe if you have lived for any amount of time discouragement is a part of life on earth... Because we as a people are never fully satisfied.
How could we be? We live in a make-believe world called social media where we see everybody’s best. Is it their best ??? Or is it a facade and we do not truly see the person hiding behind the mask. This way of life clouds our view and the expectations we place on ourselves... This view into perfection sets us up for discouragement, and it can play havoc with our peace and self worth.
As we are in the middle of Holy Week, I began to wonder if Jesus ever felt discouraged? Did He ever feel inadequate? Or disheartened?
No matter how hard He tried He could not convince the masses. That He was not a facade He indeed was sent to earth for a purpose!! He was not sent to paint a perfect world ... Because He knows things of this world are fleeting... He had a mission to teach us about the value of life, love, and our Heavenly Father.
Was He surrounded by disappointed faces and hearts? Did many expect a perfect world to be handed to them on that proverbial silver platter? After all, He is the Son of God.
He has the power to offer us a perfect world. So why did he not come and make things perfect ???
Because as they say perfection was not made in a day. Our Father wants the best for His children. To achieve greatness we must give Him our best.
He knows we have a long way to go.... perfection takes dedication, perseverance, and resilience. And even with attempting to achieving our goals, we might still fall short. This resilience is a gift that was planted by our Father in the most inner-core of man.
Jesus was sent to earth as our living example. Will we have times that we are discouraged? Of course, but it's what we do and how we handle that disappointment! Are we strong? Are we resilient? Do we possess that winning spirit??
Sometimes the biggest growth comes from disappointment. As we strive to follow in our beautiful Saviors footsteps we will begin to feel His guidance, His grace, and His amazing love.
We will begin to see the beautiful transformation of our lives. He will not just paint a picture He will deliver a brighter tomorrow.
Where we can say "Where seldom is heard a discouraging word” Is there such a place? of course! It’s Heavenly!! After all, God gave us His Best! He gave us Jesus!
Meaning of describe: give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events:
I honestly could not find how many times the word describes is written in the Bible.. But when I googled it. To my surprise, I found many descriptions of people, places, and things... The descriptions were at my fingertips. Many were organized on multiple websites. Well, you say that is nothing new that is how the phone app is supposed to work. Lol
True.. but as I gazed down and began to scroll, I found that this leather-bound book that has impacted so many lives through the centuries is a wealth of information and descriptions.
We can find a multitude of descriptions many in plain sight... Some are hidden like beautiful buried treasures.
When we read the descriptions that are beautiful woven in the scriptures, do they paint us a mental picture? Do they speak to our hearts? Do they point us to greater love?
I do believe without these descriptions our spiritual experience and knowledge of our Creator would be void and lack the understanding of our very existence.
The very first description on the list is a description of this masterpieces wonder called the Bible. Without the manual for life and love, our very essence would be one big question?
And the list goes on to describe many different topics and sub-topics. You have heard me say many times “there are no words to describe this spiritual walk... But yes there is. I will share just a few that rank high on my list.
God our Heavenly Father and Creator of all things. He is LOVE. And there are not enough words in my limited vocabulary to describe Him. But I am sure I can find many in His word that could help me paint that wondrous image of Him in my mind.
Jesus His beautiful unselfish loving, knowledgeable, kind Son. Is the most amazing human that ever walked on earth. His gentleness and love are available for anyone that searches for His heart.
The Holy Spirit is such an intriguing part of God the Father. He is His spirit. And He dwells with our heart and soul and gently guides our lives. His mission is to teach and guide us into a better understanding of life, love, God the Father, and Jesus and I am sure we can find detailed descriptions that help us to know Him and the beautiful part He plays in this LOVE triangle.
The Bible describes Heavenly places. Did you know the Bible speaks of three Heavens? 1. The sky we see with our human eye. 2. Is where the moon, sun, and stars can be seen. 3. It the spiritual realm... It speaks of many mansions..streets of gold. Details can be found when we dive into and study God's word.
There are so many descriptions. So much for us to study and understand. I do believe we will never understand the complexity of This amazing LOVE story in our lifetime. I also think we will get clarity when we see our Creator's face...
I can only describe my personal journey as nothing short of amazing. And I find myself sharing it often lol so thank you for listening.
I further feel our curiosity is that driving force that makes us search for those descriptions of our Heavenly connection. It's human nature to feel that void in our soul. This magnetic pull on our heart and thirst in our soul that only He can satisfy. It’s truly is all a part of His amazing master plan... He made us complex beautiful creatures. Many say He did this because He loves us.
But more importantly, I have found that it’s Him... He craves to be loved.
It can only be described as such a beautiful and intimate LOVE STORY.
It's Him, It’s always Him
But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:8
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John3:16
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth John 4:24
“Never judge a book by its cover. At first glance, even Jesus appeared unimpressive.” ― Andrena Sawyer
Meaning of superficial existing or occurring at or on the surface.
The word superficial is only in the Bible approximately six times.
Hi, how are you? We all have answered fine thank you. Even before giving it any thought.
I do believe we all are guilty to some degree of superficially skimming across life like a rock, jumping and skipping across the surface just before it sinks into the deep abyss.
How many of us just go through the motions? It's easy to fall into the “grownup trap” of doing life.. work, family, and friends in such a superficial fashion.
How can we dig a little deeper? How can we truly say, stop the world I want to get off...
How do we go to church every week ... greet everyone.. saying our good mornings, how are you, and give our hugs, handshakes, and smiles. And as our time together ends we say God Bless you and depart... But what happens in between? I believe many can say nothing.. nothing, happens in between.
It makes us question how deep is caring? How deep is the love? During this troubling time how many of us cared enough to call and check in with just one person? Just one person per day? Or even a quick text or email?
Are we a superficial society? Are we that distracted? Are we that self-absorbed?
But then I will ask, how deep can we go before we get hit in the face with the word boundaries. There is a delicate dance that we must maintain.
I do believe life is chalked up with risk? Are you a risk-taker? Do you care deeply or are you that rock skimming through life on the surface? Maybe you have commitment issues.. Or perhaps you are distracted by life? Or maybe you just forgot the beautiful art of loving. Possibly due to what others may say or think?
Then this word superficial hit a cord deep within my soul. What would we do if Jesus was a superficial soul? His life actually points us to a risk-taker. He went far beyond any man to show love to anyone that thirsted. He had no boundaries. He went as deep as our Heavenly Father allowed. He risked everything for all of mankind. Do you think He was a superficial soul or is He a deeply caring soul? Is He a risk taker?
Does He love you so deeply, you yourself do not understand it? Do you think He sees the optical illusion of a boundary? Or does He risk loving our troubled souls? From my experience, I believe He never gives up...
Armed with, His gentleness, and His Love. He has the ability to go deep within our hearts, our mind, and souls. He is a wondrous phenomenon. He invades our soul, to reveal our
deepest thoughts, and to deposit a love that will change the very essence of who we are.
I ask you are you a risk-taker? Or are you that superficial soul? Do you want to experience the true gift of life and love? Ask Him to cross the boundary to your heart and invade your soul... The changes you will feel will take your breath away. Some may be painful. But as you travel through life with Him you will fall in love. And you will experience the greatest human achievement you could ever encounter.
It’s Him, It’s always Him...
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:” Psalms 139:23 KJV
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. Romans 12:2
The Holy Spirit is such a large word to undertake! I can only share what is in my heart. This amazing journey that I have been on, has taught me many things. I hear people say they fell in love with God the Father, some say they have fallen in love with Jesus the Son. But I never hear anyone say, I fell in love with the Holy Spirit?? Why not??
Join me as I travel back in time. And I share a word from our Bible word study and meditation. I have fused them together to create a self-narrated story called. "Holy Spirt Encounter"
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26
“The deepest secret is that life is not a process of discovery, but a process of creation. You are not discovering yourself but creating yourself anew. Seek, therefore, not to find out who you are, seek to determine what you want to be.” – Neal Donald Walsch..
The meaning of reflection is an instance of reflecting of especially: the return of light or sound waves from a surface. The production of an image by or as if by a mirror.Turning back, returning.
The word Reflections appears (3 instances in 3 translations) Reflects (5 instances in 8 translations) in the Bible.
Do we reflect on time gone by with regret? Or are we satisfied with who and what we were and who we are presently are or becoming? Are there moments in our lives that we wish we could have a do-over? Are there people in our lives that we have overlooked? Or maybe treated unjustly without remorse? Perhaps we left beautiful memories? Or sadly deep scars ... Reflection is it that inward beauty that shines outwardly or is it a superficial persona that we show the world as we hide darkness that lives with our soul...
This amazing book we call the Bible reflects a beautiful love story for us to lovingly remember... I ask you if we fill our hearts and souls with the beauty of His word...the warmth of His love and the heartfelt feeling of His compassion, forgiveness.. and grace do you think our lives will reflect the beauty of His teachings in our life’s journey? Will we touch lives and make beautiful memories? Will we make a positive impact on our world? Will our loved ones lovingly remember our life and the light they could see in your eyes. Will they remember the zest you had for life and love??
Our life here on earth is only a fleeting moment in time... We do not know if we will ever get the chance for a do-over... So make every moment count. Feed your soul with the beautiful essence of Him ... and be a reflection of Him! Let His beauty and perfect love shine for others to see. Is this perfection possible?? Perhaps not... But think of the possibilities of making a difference in just one heart .. one soul and your own life. Now take one moment, and look in a mirror. Who do you see? Do you like who you are ?? Are you perfect? Do you like the reflection that peeks out from your soul? I think maybe NOT... But do not be discouraged. I only know one perfect soul that walked the earth...
Perfection at its finest... and the most amazing role model we could ever hope to reflect.
It’s Him, It’s always Him.
“Be imitators of God in everything you do, for then you will represent your Father as his beloved sons and daughters. And continue to walk surrendered to the extravagant love of Christ, for he surrendered his life as a sacrifice for us. His great love for us was pleasing to God, like an aroma of adoration—a sweet healing fragrance.”
"In faith, there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't." ~ Blaise Pascal
The meaning of Why - for what cause, reason, or purpose.
Ok, I am not quite sure why I could not find the word count for the word why. hmm
Are you one of those people that are creating a laundry list of whys for the day you see our Heavenly’s Father face??
As I stared at this word many whys began to dance in my head.
Why do you LOVE us so? Why do you want us to return to you? I am like a child in your presence! So full of questions! So many whys! Why did you create us in the first place? Why do you allow evil in our world ..? Why do bad things happen to good people? My list could grow so big it could reach you in heaven.
You are such a beautiful mystery... When I sit with you for even one intimate moment all the whys in the world go away. When I feel the presence of your love... There is nothing that comes to mind. You become such a heartfelt gift. You and your love engulf the very essence of our mind, body, and soul. I can only imagine when I see your face I will be so mesmerized I will become speechless.
When I think of you and your love all my whys disappear and I begin to learn to trust you.. with all my mind, heart, and soul ...As you fill us with your love a blind faith grows. A faith that I truly do not understand. Your capacity of LOVE boggles my mind. You are the wow factor in LIFE and LOVE ... The only why that I am left with is why me ?? And you answered why not you!!! Hmm, you are the ultimate answer to all my whys.
It’s Him, It’s always Him.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV
“Without a heart transformed by the grace of Christ, we just continue to manage external and internal darkness.” ― Matt Chandler, The Explicit Gospel
Meaning of Grace The word "grace" in biblical parlance can, like forgiveness, repentance, regeneration, and salvation, mean something as broad as describing the whole of God's activity toward man or as narrow as describing one segment of that activity. An accurate, common definition describes grace as the unmerited favor of God toward man.
The word "grace" is in the King James Version of the Bible 170 times. It is in 159 verses.
Wow just wow... How do we wrap our head around this word grace??? It truly is nothing short of amazing... Why would our Heavenly Father extend such a beautiful gift? I do believe it’s His undying Love for His children... Each and every one of us !!
Imagine this gift is unmerited favor of God toward you & me. Doesn’t that blow your mind !! What a beautiful gift ...
But wait ... once we receive this GRACE ... what do we do with it? Do we wear it? Eat it? Or keep it in the closet for a rainy day???
I believe we should do it all. Wear it so others can see Him in our life. Eat His word and become familiar with His teachings so you can share His wisdom with others... and keep it in your closet for a rainy day. We all need that extra portion of grace when we fall short. There will be moments in our lives that our human frailties will get in the way of our mission, our purpose, and our love for the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. We are all a work in progress!! And must continue the race to know more of Him and His beautiful gift of grace...
It’s Him, It’s always Him.
I thank Him for His gift of Grace!
He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —William Arthur Ward..
HOLY Smokes ... It was one year ago today that we started the blog Triune LOVEs me. We created the blog to share this amazing journey of discovery. And to my amazement, we have received over 20k views.
During this time I have been taught so many amazing things about life, love, family, and friendship...
I have been loved far beyond my own imagination by the Father, Jesus, and the amazing Holy Spirit. I have grown to love this book that I thought was old and boring. Many know it as the Bible. I found that there is so much power, grace, and pearls of wisdom lying between its pages. But mostly I discovered it's...
The GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD.
It is such a masterpiece of wonder.
My friend and I started this Bible Word Study on Dec. 14, 2019. We committed to each other to study one word a day... Details can be found here Word Study. We have cataloged over 460 words... To me, that is such a personal victory... Our blog started because of Covid and a desire to share our word journey with others.
Special thanks to Joann for sharing life and love, it's been an amazing ride... and thank you to those that have taken the time to become part of our journey.
xoxo
Lori
Holy is the very first post on our blog to read more click on the link below.
“I’d rather love a million times and have my heart broken every time than hold a permanently empty heart forever.“ H.C. Paye...
Meaning of shattered broken into many pieces.
The word shattered is in the Bible approximately 91 times.
What makes an object so valued, that we would safeguard it with our own life? When is something so regarded and precious that we would want to handle it with such gentleness, with such care, with such love? There are times we even build a special place to hide it... Have you ever been in a store and witnessed a sign that says you break it you buy it?? Hmm.
When I began to press into the word shattered. My mind began to race and my thoughts went here.. What happened so many years ago?? How could we not regard the Son of God with that same gentleness, that same care, and that same love? We seem to give “things” of this world more thought than our Redeemer?
It boggles my mind when I think how many stood by and allowed our precious Savior to be ridiculed, mocked, and shattered beyond recognition? It truly makes my heart bleed.
Do we take the time to honor His life? Do we truly understand the magnitude of this monumental moment in time?? Have we made Him our priority? What does it take for us to finally realized His true value!! Can we give Him enough love to mend His once shattered heart?
How does He still love us so deeply? Why does He still care? I wish I knew the answers??
However, I am grateful beyond words for His love and sacrifice. Nothing I own is worthy of His undying LOVE. I can only give Him my heart.. my love and a commitment to follow Him all the days of my life...
If I had the power I would take His heart in my hands and tenderly put the pieces together one precious piece at a time... He is such a beautiful gift of love! We definitely need to do a better job of showing the world just How beautifully precious He is...
Our lives would be shattered beyond repair without Him.
It’s Him! It’s always Him!!
Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is My instruction: do not fear disgrace by men, and do not be shattered by their taunts. Isaiah 51:7
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalms 34:18 NASB
My days are passed; my plans have been shattered; along with my heart's desires Job 17:11
When you open your heart and your spiritual eyes. A beautiful transformation begins. We begin to see Jesus in everything in our world and beyond. You will begin to see God's fingerprints embedded deep within every line, every stroke, every crevice ... We just need to retrain our brain to lead with our soul and look for His clues... He has left them everywhere!!
Join me as I travel back in time. And I share a word from our Bible word study and meditation. I have fused them together to create a self-narrated story called. "Face to Face with Jesus."
"You have the power, given to you by God, to control your thoughts and imagination. ... Philippians 4: 8-9
How you think about Heaven affects everything in life, how you prioritize love, will be how you affect life...
Meaning of Renewal: the replacing or repair of something that is worn out, run-down, or broken.
There are approximately 28 verses referencing the word renewal.
Life…
Life can sometimes be difficult. Each day can represent a different problem that needs to be addressed or resolved. Your thoughts and feeling may get injured at the hands of another. Do we dwell on the issue day and night or are we one of those that can identify the action needed and move swiftly to a resolution even if it is our own mind?
We all have struggles, we all have negativity that enters our thoughts. We all have felt inadequate at times. We may also feel that we have not reached our goal. Perhaps we feel we have not become everything we hoped we could be.
So how do we cope? How do we find peace? How do we find the power to move on with life? Do we throw in the towel? Or do we stand up and fight?
There are some that may turn to mood-altering substances. Some are even prescribed. But this seems to only be a band-aid and a temporary solution and can lead to larger issues.
Again, I can only speak from my experience. I have found a beautiful way to renew my soul, my heart, and my mind. It brings me indescribable peace to my soul and gives me a new song in my heart. I must confess it does alter my mood and brings me unbridled joy. It has been known to bring a large smile to my face even in the face of adversity… What is this wonder? What is this miracle? What is so powerful that it can change my perspective on life’s problems and love itself?
How do we find this product? How much does it cost? I am sorry to report. It’s not available in any store. and no amazon cannot deliver it!!
To find this wonder we must be very, very still… and open our hearts and invite Him in… and then the chase will begin… because you will have tasted a LOVE like never before. You will feel peace in your soul… and you will have the confidence to handle what may arise… Because on that very day you will know in your heart that you will never be alone… He will hold you as you walk in this world and He and He alone will renew your very existence each and every day that you breathe… He and He alone will love you like no other….
I will admit I have used the word addicting… when I speak His name.
Its Him. It’s always HIM.
Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in the Lord. Psalm 104:34
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 2 Timothy 2:7
Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart. Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
