“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” Princess Diana.

The meaning of kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Kindness can be found in the Bible 101 times.

Do we practice kindness from a genuine place in our hearts? Or do we show kindness only during a seasonal time of year, just for others to witness, or only when it’s convenient? 

I have witnessed and feel we practice these acts better at certain times of the year. Like Christmas and Easter. Why doesn't the act of kindness follow us every day for life? 

To truly see the ugliness of human behavior, we just need to scroll through our social media feeds or watch the news. It is a heartbreaker. 

We all have our daily battles. We have all been touched by sickness: war, famine, and nature’s fury. 

It's time to understand that we are doing this together. We must reach out with empathy, compassion, kindness, and, most of all, love for our fellow humans .... 

Why wait? Start TODAY! Open your heart, smile, and lend a hand where needed... 

To simplify this, I have always taught my children that they should not say anything at all if they do not have something nice to say. 

I hope our world does not become silent, unless it is to pray to our Creator to open our hearts to a LOVE that is greater than we will ever experience. 

It’s Him; It’s always Him. 

Let's make our Heavenly Father proud of His Children's behavior... one act at a time... 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness. Galatians 5:22

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God Micah 6:8 

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And the sunlight clasps the earth, And the moonbeams kiss the sea. What is all this sweet work worth.  If thou kiss not me? Percy Bysshe Shelley

Meaning of Kiss : to touch with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting kissed his wife goodbye. to touch gently or lightly wind gently kissing the trees. 1 : To salute or caress one another with the lips. 2 : to come in gentle contact.

The word kiss appears in the Bible approximately fifty times.. 

Close your eyes and think of the word kiss... Do you see a parent tenderly kissing a child goodnight?? Do you see friends greeting from a place mutual love? Or do your thoughts drift to a more romantic gesture? 

I have heard and read in the Bible our goal is to acquire an 'intimate” relationship with our Heavenly Father, His beautiful Son and the amazing Holy Spirit.. So why is the word kiss not discussed or shared? Why does that word go unspoken? 

The first divine kiss apears in Genisus 2:7 ”And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breathe of life; and man became a living soul.”

The kiss of life!! 

I can only imagine.. But wait that amazing moment still happens with each new life at birth...

We all feel that first kiss as we come into this world. 

That is when a miracle happens. God’s very lips softly touched ours and the warmth of His sweet breath penetrates and inhabits our tiny lungs... And new life began.. 

The kiss of life... from God to our soul is a bond that seals us to Him from within.. It’s a union that can never be broken or taken away. 

But sadly many of us with time forget this beautiful moment and Our First Kiss from our Creator becomes distant memory.. But there is Hope... 

He waits patiently, He whispers our name.. He romances our hearts.. and He gently stirs that romantic place in our soul..in hopes that we will remember that innocent intimate moment and return to Him... 

In the stillness of our busy lives, we can still feel Him today... Every intimate moment with Him is a kiss from heaven.. We can feel His breath against our skin.. We can feel His lips gently touch our lips and our heart skips a beat.. These moments can give us goosebumps.. make tears flow and leave us breathless .. 

Is this love a new exciting feeling? Or is it our soul reacting to a precious memory that happened so long ago ? Has our soul waited for Him patiently? Has our soul yearned to hear Him whisper our name?? Has our soul craved to be romanced by the one who gave us life?? I say of course!!! Our human mind just did not understand this bond... It was a soul connection that sealed His name upon our hearts for eternity!!  

“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4

It’s Him, It’s always Him.. 

The Kiss of Life .... He WOWs me...  Breathless...  

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“It is not what you gather but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have.”

The meaning of scattered, about a person, is being distracted or disorganized. 

We located 69 verses that reference the word scattered. 

Are our lives bombarded by worldly things? Technology has wonderful benefits, but its addictive nature makes it difficult for many to focus on what's truly important. 

Are our thoughts becoming scattered? 

Can we give God our full attention amidst the barrage of stimulation? Can we spend quality time with Him? Or do we squeeze Him on Sunday mornings for a quick visits to show others we are His?  Is this a superficial view??? Are we truly devoted to our Lord? Has stillness with Him become difficult? 

As I sit here at 4:44 am, restless… I too, have scattered thoughts. But as I watch the morning light spill in, my thoughts start to settle. My focus becomes clear, my heart rate lowers, and my breathing becomes rhythmic. The music that is softly playing begins to speak to my soul. Soon, His presence is felt, bringing peace, love, and cleansing tears. My mind is finally at rest, giving my soul the freedom to love and worship Him without restraints. 

Closing my eyes and traveling to my spiritual place, it is a soulful place that is so difficult to explain with words… 

It’s Him. He brings all my scattered ways back into focus. He gives me peace, He gives me insight, He gives me inspiration. He gives me LOVE…

He Still WOWs me!!! 

I will forever chase these stolen moments with Him, even if it's at 4:44 am. What a beautiful start to this amazing God-given day!

“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus.” – Hebrews 3:1

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Scattered On The Wind (Pt. 1)

 

"The only way love can last a lifetime is if it's unconditional. The truth is this: love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love." ~ Stephen Kendric.

Enamored means filling or inflaming with love and being affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination.

The word Enamored only appears in one instance in the Bible. 

How do I love thee? What is this love that has ignited in my soul? How are our hearts drawn to this Heavenly adoration for the Godly man who walked the earth so long ago???

It is a baffling spiritual phenomenon that is so hard to put into words…  and, at best, difficult to understand? 

Do we burn with a love for Him? Does His spiritual existence consume our thoughts? Do we accept His teachings? 

Or do we treat Him like a passing fancy? Is He here to fulfill our wishes?? Do we take Him for granted? 

He is so much more—so loving, so deep, and such a beautiful soul. 

Once smitten by His love, there is no turning back… You will be drawn to the overwhelming love, peace, and joy that He brings. You will yearn to feel His presence. You will crave those personal quiet moments with Him! Your world will seem brighter and filled with Hope… He teaches our hearts the art of forgiveness and completes a void in our souls… 

How does His Holiness love us so deeply that He has never given up?  He has defied a torturous death to save us. He shares a burning love that cannot be contained. It spills out on His children, and they, in turn, share it with others…  It’s a tidal wave that I pray will one day cover the earth. 

He has taken residence in my soul, and I will openly admit I am enamored with Him and His love story!  His love has smitten me, and I know in my heart and soul only He holds the keys to my future.

The Godly man who walked the earth! The God who created me in His loving hands… And the Spirit that dwells within my soul…Are my 3n1. 

It’s Him! It will always be Him.

1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. From the beginning in Eden, God's love has always pursued us, and He continues to pursue us through the love of Jesus Christ.

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Sinners Prayer

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We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine. - Dwight L. Moody

The meaning of obvious is easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

The word obvious can be found in twenty-one places in the Bible. 

As I look back on my journey, I found so many wonderful signs from God. Some were so obvious even a blind man could see them!!!! If this is true why did it take an encounter with the Holy Spirit to see them!!! Are we so busy that we miss the obvious signs, messages, and wonders of God??   

I must admit, I too am guilty!!! Until my encounter, I skipped through life missing all the important clues... I ask myself why? Why didn't anyone tell me of His undying love and affection? Why did I not know that you had a "personal relationship" with God?  Was it so personal you could not share Him?? Why didn't anyone share their personal story? Perhaps they did and I missed all the clues... It was my fault I was not listening with my soulful ears. I was blinded by our world!!! I was spiritually clueless?? I was not ready to open my heart to His spiritual presences. I was too busy... 

When we finally start to see Him do we become closet lovers of Christ?? Do we stay there afraid of what others may think?? Will we be labeled as strange, perhaps a little eccentric, or even crazy... 

Can people who do not understand our walk ever know that sharing God and His love is the greatest gift we can ever feel and share?  I think I would be safe in saying many shun believers for lack of knowledge? Or walk away from a soul on fire for Christ... Because of fearing the unknown!!

The best example I have heard, I heard from my mother. If I teach you about childbirth from a textbook and I tell you of my experience, you would have a clinical understanding of the process. But until you feel that tiny life growing inside you. Until you feel the pain associated with the miracle of birth. Until you lay your eyes on this miracle's tiny face... You will not fully understand.  

When we have been touched by God’s love it should be obvious... 

It's not a label we wear on our clothes. It's not the act of carrying a Bible to church on Sunday mornings. It's not a bumper sticker on our car!! 

It should be obvious that He has written His name across our hearts.  Because His love is so sweet it is beyond our world and it's so difficult to contain. It should show on our faces... It is heard in the loving words spoken from our lips ...it should show in our kindness and compassionate actions... 

It should be so obvious that you have been set apart.  Chosen... Chosen to carry His name boldly!! Carry Him with pride!!! Valor!!! And Honor!!! Shout it from the mountain tops... For the world to witness. 

In our quest to seek approval from others do we miss God’s clues?? Do we hide our love? 

I believe when we come in contact with other souls they should walkway knowing without a doubt that we have been kissed by God... 

Be Bold. Be loved. Be obvious... Do not be a closet lover of Christ!!! Let Him set you Free!!! 

To go boldly where others before you have traveled...

It's Him. He is the one who frees our souls!!  He opens our fearful hearts!! And yes, He gives us the words and boldness to share His love. 

“Lord God, unlock my heart, unlock my lips, and I will overcome with my joyous praise! The fountain of your pleasure is found in the sacrifice of my shattered heart before you.... Psalms 51:15, 17 TPT

Everyone who heard about it kept thinking about what had happened and asked, "What will this child become?" because it was obvious that the hand of the Lord was with him. Like 1:66

You show that you are a letter from Christ, delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

2 Corinthians 3:3

Look at what is obvious. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself of this: Just as he belongs to Christ, so do we. 2 Corinthians 10:7

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“I exist in two places, here and where you are.” 

The Bible mentions the word 'exists' 4 times, defining it as having being or reality; to be. 

How can we trust something beyond our human comprehension? How can someone's existence have such an impact that His name alone can move grown men to hit their knees? His presence inspires tears of gratitude and songs of praise that resonate from awakened hearts. 

No one in the universe has had a greater impact on humanity (and me!).

Knowing Him prompts me to examine my own existence. How did it happen? How did I come to love Him so? I do not fully understand it, but I know I don’t deserve such a monumental gift. 

Nevertheless, He captured my heart… He abides in my mind, my heart, and my grateful soul. He has become a vital part of my very existence.

I question, do we exist in two dimensions, or are we truly one, entwined for a purpose set in motion by God long before we were born? 

Soul to Soul, forever mine and forever His!! 

It's you! It's always been you! You are my spiritual love!

Just the mention of His name (Jesus) takes me to places I never knew existed!!!

It’s Him! It’s always Him! 

And I am undone!! 

God exists outside of time and space and is the originator of all that exists, as seen in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth"

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The meaning of Satisfy is to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone). 

The word satisfy is referenced 54 times in the KJV Bible.

Are we ever truly satisfied?? Or are we a gluttonous society ??  

Are we happy with our daily lives ??? Or do we find ourselves consumed with looking into other people's lives with envy ?? There are many social media products that are guilty of providing us a peek into other people's unrealistic lives... these artificial creations of what life should be are out of control .. These facades can rob us of our peace as we see our life as less important than our family and friends.  This could result in the possibilities of unwarranted sadness and despair. 

Where can we turn to regain our moral compass? Where can we go to satisfy our soul... How can we fill the emptiness in our lives?

It truly is not top-secret... It’s an element that has been available since the beginning of time. It has been such a constant in our world, never wavering!!! Always kind. Always generous and forgiving! And above all... always loving!!! 

How did we lose touch with such a beautiful soul? He knows us better than we know ourselves!! He knows every intimate detail of our lives... He sees past our scars of life and sees the raw beauty set before Him... 

I have found that to be satisfied in this life and beyond, we must completely surrender to His love. For when we feel our Creator's, great love... It will consume our every thought and He will fill our every need... Unexplainable joy will replace emptiness!!!  You will begin to see our world with your spiritual eyes...

It is then you will realize that just to spend time with Him satisfies our souls. However, the hunger to grow in His love never ends! So, there must be that little bit of sweetness that He keeps in reserve to keep us coming back for more... more of Him...  
However, I do not believe we will ever be completely satisfied while we are earthly bound...We can fall in love with Him and yearn to know everything about Him.  But our soul will not be completely satisfied until our soul is set free to dance with Him in heavenly places...
I have been blessed to discover that loving Him and spending time with Him is the key to His heart...

But I often wonder if He is satisfied with me?? Am I listening to His sweet voice?  Am I learning the lessons He sets before me? Am I loving Him with all my mind, my body, and soul?  Am I trusting Him? Am I becoming who He knows I can be???  
I must admit I am a work in progress... But the good news is He loves me anyway... 

It's Him. It's always been Him. 

He holds all the answers to all of my questions... In fact, He holds my heart. 

“How he satisfies the souls of thirsty ones and fills the hungry with goodness!”Psalms 107:9 TPT

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Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. John 5:24

Immortal is listed six times in the KJV Bible. 

Meaning of Immortal living forever, never dying or decaying: “Immortal souls inhabit our mortal bodies."

Immortal truly does not seem to be a popular word in the Bible. It is only used approximately six times. The word immortal draws us into unfamiliar territory.  

When we speak of immortality, it seems we tend to think of Hollywood’s vision instead of the true essence of the word. To live forever in a spiritual realm can be a scary thought! 

Hollywood seems to depict the darker side of immortality. However, I see it as a beautiful promise. When I think of immortality, my heart and vision drift to the man who defies all logical thinking. He has shown us the deepest, most important vision of immortality. 

He gave us hope; He has shown us the greatest LOVE ever known to mankind! During this amazing moment in time, He offered Himself as a sacrifice, thus giving us a visual of His love and the promise of immortality. This visual points us to and gives us confidence that one day we will walk with Him in paradise.  

This promise unveils our Soul's purpose on earth and in heaven. Our soul inhabits our earthly body to embrace a life of learning.  We are to share its beauty and His love with others. Until that pivotal day that we all must face transitioning to another life. I do believe it is human nature to want to hold on to hope that the very essence of who we are will never perish.  

The biggest questions are: Is there really a spiritual realm? And do we truly know where our journey might take us? Not knowing where you will be for eternity can be a daunting thought. However, there is a beautiful promise of eternity.  
Our Heavenly Father gave us many tools to help us find our way. He gave us Jesus to illuminate our path and show us, by example, a travel guide called the Holy Spirit. He gave us a road map called the Holy Bible. And the beautiful news is, He even holds our hearts through the process...

If we embrace and use all the tools He has given us. It is not a scary journey.  It’s a beautiful gift of sharing eternal life with the most amazing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit we will ever have the privilege of knowing!! 
We can only pray that when that pivotal day arrives, our family and friends will know without any doubt that we made it home. 
Love without restraint. Celebrate LIFE. Be everything our Father knows we can be, and look to the beautiful promise of eternity.

“To them who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:”

Romans 2:7 KJV

"Faith is trusting God even when you don’t understand his plan.” Anonymous

Meaning of if Condition, stipulation: the question … depends on too many ifs to allow an answer.

IF? appears, between the opening of the Old Testament Book of Genesis to the last word of the Bible in the New Testament Book of Revelation, precisely 1,595 times in 1,420 different verses of the King James Version of the Bible.

Such a small word that can hold many questions and uncertainties. It is also known as the biggest word in the Bible. Is it? Or maybe it’s a bargaining tactic. Do you ever make deals with God? Do you ever give Him ultimatums? Do you use that small word IF?

It makes me wonder How or what He thinks? I know as a parent when my child has said I will only do it “IF”.  Hold on did I hear that dreaded two-letter word “if” ...? And my immediate response is this, it is not let’s make a deal!!! Go and do what I have to ask you to do!! 

What are your thoughts? Does God react the same way? Do we treat Him like Monte Hall? For those who don’t remember Monte Hall, he is the show host for the game show Let’s Make a Deal.  I am sure without a doubt before my Holy Spirit experience I bargained with God on such a superficial level. Many treat God like Monte Hall or as a magical genie. We close our eyes and fill the air with wishes instead of genuine prayers. We throw in the IF word in an attempt to make bargains... 

I can only share from my own experience. As I have grown to know my Heavenly Father, I have learned to trust Him with my heart, my soul, my mind. I no longer find the need to bargain with Him. I know He knows best...its then the word IF started on a new journey in my life. .. Just think, If “I” can love Him with all my heart, my soul, and mind how rich would my life become... If “I” could learn to listen to His gentle whispers just think how less complicated things in my life might be? If I could be more like Jesus and less of this world think how much better of a person I might grow up to be? It is not a dream it is an attainable little word.  But it must be used to grow and not to shed doubt or for making bargains with God. Because I am of the belief that He is in control of everything. He has superpowers and a loving soul. Only “If” I knew Him on such an intimate level long before now? But I am grateful for the time He has given me to find Him, to love Him, and to share Him with anyone that is willing to listen. 

“ If “ you know what is good for your soul... I would listen for His whispers. If you could just start building that relationship today. Time is not on our side. It’s ticking slowly by.  “If” is a very big word. But if used correctly it can be used to make the biggest changes in your life.  I say “if” you take the time to find His intimate love. Your life will never be the same. It will be enriched in so many ways. Some are even hard to describe. He is such a feeling of the heart. He leaves me speechless. 

It’s Him, it’s always Him

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice,  - Psalms 95:7 

If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” - Mark 4:23 – and Revelations 13:9

As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” – Hebrews 3:15, 3:7, 4:7   

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“ Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest; heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”– Author Unknown...

Meaning of quiet making little or no noise. 

We located 31 scriptures about the word quiet in the KJV of the Bible. 

Our world is spinning so fast...The hustle and bustle of life can be so loud... You can not even hear yourself think... 

Hearing is such a sensitive subject for me. When I was a child I lost 60 percent of my hearing... And as I adapted to this quiet world I began to read lips as a tool to understand what was being said... I have had several surgeries and now wear hearing devices to enhance my chronic hearing issue... 

But after many years I have come to the realization that this weakness is truly a blessing... I can at will turn off the noise of our crazy world... I learned the art of tuning out and tuning in to the beautiful melodic sounds of Music... Where I am whisked away deep with my thoughts... I have found that this quiet time allows me to hide deeper within myself than most...I can find that sweet space where the world fades away... It's there that I can take a deep breath... It's where my heart rate literally slows down. I close my eyes, relax, open my heart and invite my Heavenly Father in... And wait... 

I will confess sometimes waiting is more of a challenge than turning off the world... But as soon His serene peacefulness fills the air... and in my mind's eye, He appears... And my every thought is consumed with Him alone...It's in the quietness of the moment without an auditable voice, I can hear His gentle voice... As He whispers words of love to my soul...  It’s a silent world... of communion with the most beautiful ONE I have been blessed to love... There are no words needed, I do not have to read lips... because it's in those quiet moments I feel Him in the very depths of my soul...

So if you catch me quietly sitting on a park bench or in the middle of a crowded room... Beware my hearing devices may be turned off to the outside noise of our world...  Because I am tuned into a love song that God is singing just for me... 

I invite you to quiet your mind and wait with me perhaps you too will hearing His sweet song of love. Shh, listen with your soulful ears!  And get swept away in the quiet moments ... can’t you feel Him in your soul?? 

 It’s Him!! It has always been Him. 

I love my quiet times with Him.

Quiet your heart in his presence and wait patiently for Yahweh. And don’t think for a moment that the wicked, in their prosperity, are better off than you. Psalms 37:7 

We can all draw close to him with the veil removed from our faces. And with no veil, we all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus. We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another. And this glorious transfiguration comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18 TPT

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