“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”  “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. Hellen Keller 

Blindness definition, the inability to see; the condition of having severely impaired or absolutely no sense of sight. 

Blindness is in the Bible approximately 50 times. 

Our eyes and our vision is a precious marvelous gift they open the window to our mind. Where we record images faster than any camera shutter speed.. and our mind files the image for future use. 

But what happens when our vision is taken away... Can we see? Or are we thrust into darkness and feel a void?? 

I can not speak to what a blind person feels... But I can speak of spiritual blindness. 

I am sure you have heard the eyes are the window to the soul?  What does that truly mean?  Because I do not use my physical sight to soulfully see... as a matter of fact when I see and feel with my soul my eyes are closed. And I see images within my mind. 

You probably think this is a strange statement?? Let me share my thoughts.. Most likely if you are reading my thoughts you either are a lover of Christ or you are a curious soul. So I will ask you a question.. When I speak to you of Christ do you physically see Him standing before you? I would be safe to say probably not. But now close your eyes and think of Christ what do you see? what do you feel?  He is there! You are seeing Him with your spiritual sight!  I do believe our physical sight can be taken away but our spiritual sight will remain with us through eternity.   Now that we touched on my feelings of spiritual sight. 

I need to share an important part of seeing.. it has been proven that in order to see being it physically or spiritually we need light..to remain in darkness is to carry a void in knowledge understanding and life. So where does our spiritual light come from??  Oh my for those of you who follow me you know where I am going... 

It’s Him, It’s always Him. 

He is the light of our hearts and souls... It’s His light that speaks to the very essence of our souls and is guiding us to become everything He knows I can be.

He WOWs me

“Hear now this, oh foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears and hear not.” Jeremiah 5:21

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.”

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 KJV

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 KJV

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Lauren Daigle - Everything (Starstruck Sessions)

Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. Martin Luther King - 

Meaning of war: a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state:

There are approximately 22 verses pointing to war in the Bible.  And it seems that there are nine wars in the end times and that Armageddon relates to only one of these.  That may be scary to many.

However when I think of war. I think of the devastation it causes. The life, property, and relationships it destroys.  The shattered hopes, fractured dreams, and our fragile future hangs in the balance... War affects us on all levels... It does this globally, it does this between nations, and between all humanity.   

As I studied the word war. I began to see this word on a much more personal level. I see many of us today fighting a war against the darkness in our world. It’s against an invisible enemy. It can manifest itself as many things. Some call it covid 19. Some call it society, politics, or religion. Some call it fear of the unknown. Some call it anxiety. Some call it depression and there are so many more labels... 

Many have retreated to a safe place. Some have hidden in the cold

darkness that can consume them.  Some continue to have that raging war within. This one is the most difficult to escape. It haunts the very corridors of our troubled minds. It invades our peace and eventually, it erodes our physical health... Are we lost? Who holds the answers? Who can rescue us from ourselves?? 

Some have managed to find peace and love in the midst of the storm. 

But How? What is the secret? Who holds the answers?

I have witnessed the power in His name! I have felt a love that can create miracles. I have seen hearts come out of darkness into the light... There is only one name that brings such peace, such beauty, such grace, and such unity. 

How do we not see Him, How do we not hear His Voice? How do we not LOVE Him with every fiber of our being ??? I will stand tall and tell you He holds the key to our hearts, our souls, and our lives... 

I admit. It has taken me a while to see Him. It has taken me a while to hear His voice! But it is not going to take me a while to share Him !!!! 

All remedies point to Him!! 

It’s Him, It’s always Him !!! 

There is no other name before Him!!! I call him Elohim !!! I call Him Yeshua, I call Him Holy Spirit. But all of these names point to God,

and yes He still WOW's me.

Ephesians 6:13 “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

Revelation 21:7 “Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children.”

Matthew 24:6 “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.”

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Music from Youtube 

Riley Clemmons - Fighting For Me (Piano Version)

Meaning of beyond the unknown, especially in references to a life after death:

The word beyond in the Bible approximately 264 times. 

Beyond is a word that has no end.  Our human mind can only see the horizon. We use words like beyond the horizon but truly we can not see it without some type of magnification assistance.  

In my journey, I use the word “ beyond” so many times just trying to describe God. 

He is beyond human understanding. He has such a complex presence. His love has transcended time and space. His beauty is such an amazing work of art... His patience with all of mankind is far beyond our comprehension. He is beyond any and everything I have ever imagined.  

Who is this Omni persona and How does He meet so many of our needs.  I do not think it is humanly possible to fully understand His vastness. It is beyond our earthly bound thoughts. 

I do believe we can grow to know many facets of Him through His word and through communication with Him on a spiritual level... 

He truly is a feeling that is beyond anything I have ever experienced in my lifetime. His love is beyond words and is such an amazing gift... There are not enough words in all the languages on earth to describe it fully...  

I can only suggest that you step out beyond your own comfort zone.. and open your heart, your mind, and soul and invite Him in... Your life will be transformed. Your life will take on new meaning.  Your relationship with Him will grow beyond what you could ever imagine...  

He is the master of our souls and holds the answer to everything! 

It’s Him, it’s always Him!! 

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.  

Isaiah 55:8-9

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:29 

Who does great and unsearchable things,

Wonders without number.Job 5:9

Do you not know? Have you not heard?

The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth

Does not become weary or tired.

His understanding is inscrutable. Isaiah 40:28

Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! Romans 11:33-34

For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God.1 Corinthians 2:11

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Music from Youtube 

Tori Kelly - Psalm 42 (Live)

If you want to know your purpose, Pursue the heart of God and you’ll have a head-on collision with your calling -: Renee Swope -

Meaning of pursuing follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them. go after, run after, of a person or way) continue or proceed along (a path or route.)

The word pursues or pursuing is in the KJV of the Bible approximately 27 times.

Pursue to chase. Hmm. Do we have the passion in our hearts to diligently chase things in our lives ??  

What leaves this burning hunger to continue the pursuit? It seems this trait in people runs as different as their fingerprints. It’s is a drive that is unique by subject matter and personalities. I have witnessed this trait jump our generational chain. 

There are times it becomes a cat and mouse game. We pursue, the ultimate goal.. and as soon as we get near the tables turn and we become the pursued. 

As I pursued a better understanding of this cat and mouse game. I turned to the pages of a book that has become my Bible and source for pursuing a better understanding of love and life.  It is a masterpiece and orchestrated by a wonderous soul we know as The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. And I lovingly call them LOVEs.  

It's only now that I have come to realize, He has been pursuing me for a lifetime. He has been whispering words of love to my soul, and I have been too distracted with life to hear Him or to even see Him. He had to WOW me to get my attention. It’s a day that is clearly ingrained in my soul.  Something happened that day that sparked a passion in my soul for a renewed excitement for life and love. But how do I explain this spiritual phenomenon?

I clearly did not have sufficient words to ever explain this heavenly gift.  

 So I had a fire in my soul to discover more … To do this I have to pursue answers to my many questions.  Who is He, Why me? and How did this happen?

I can say I have learned a lot in the last two years. He is so simplistic yet so complex. We are so earthy bound that we miss this spiritual gift that is larger than life. I have found that I was not necessarily chosen. I do believe He LOVEs each one of us the same.  It’s is within us to be open to hearing his voice, to feel His love, and to pursue Him with all our heart, all our soul, and all our might. 

Some believe it’s a test of wills and they are clinging to their independence, and the fact they can do it themselves… I have found that is a huge misguided thought. Because He is the most liberating breath of air you will ever take into your lungs. 

It comes down to degrees… Are you all in?  or do you dance in the shadows waiting for the other shoe to drop before you drop to your knees and invite Him in??  I have learned that pursuing His Mystery, His Love, and His value system is a powerful tool. It changes how you see life, It changes how you love Him and How you love others. He is the most amazing gift to pursue. Your life will never be the same.  It's because of Him we even exist. 

Its Him. It's always HIM… HE WOWs me.  

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 Esv

And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6

I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Proverbs 8:17 Esv

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

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“When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it.” ― Jeannette Walls

Meaning of window an opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.

There are approximately 27 verses about windows in the Bible.

When I started to think about the word window.  Many window images danced through my head. There are some windows that take up entire walls, some are just a small opening that allows a very small light to peek in through the darkness. And then there is a computer program called windows… Hmm, interesting?

Many of us have touched our computer keys and we have moved through many programs on our computer’s hard drive. Searching, creating, sharing, saving .. Without truly knowing this tidbit of interesting information.

Did you know that the program windows has a mode called GOD mode?

It gives us access to the operating system's control panel. The real name for the God Mode in Windows is the Windows Master Control Panel shortcut. God mode seems to be the most helpful for advanced Windows users and enthusiasts that work in IT.  

When I read this, I could not help feel it parallels our God. He is our operating system. He has always been in control… He hides deep within our hearts.. We just need to access His Love…  The biggest difference I see is our God is not only for advanced users or even enthusiasts. He is for everyone… His is the Master Control of everything we see, we touch and feel.. and beyond. 

I have to smile because I believe God must have guided the creators of the software windows. He leaves us many clues. Do we see them?  Do we find it a coincidence that He has placed Himself in everything we touch? I don’t, everything leads to Him if only we would open the windows of our hearts to Him. It's then that we begin to see Him, His Creations, His beauty, His wisdom, His Love … in everything. He is the meaning of WOW.

But soft ! what light through yonder window breaks.

Its Him. It's always Him

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

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GODS FINGERPRINTS ARE EVERYWHERE Evidence of an Unprovable GOD!

"Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were.  The life of a person is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves." ~ Black Elk.. 

The meaning of circle: A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the center). A group of people with shared professions, interests, or acquaintances. Move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once.

The word circle is in the Bible approximately 7 times. 

As I studied this circular word. I kept hearing the Lion King lyrics dance in my head. Here are just a few lines I thought were interesting. 

From the day we arrive on the planet
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life

What is the circle of life?? How broadly does it go? Does it ever end?

Have you ever given that any thought? Who were we before we were born? A special child-like spirit in God's Kingdom? We are His children? So where do we reside before we are born? 

The vastness of these thoughts will always puzzle our human mind. We will always have many unanswered questions while we are held captive in our human state. But let’s try to step out of our human restraints and become spiritual thinkers.

I will share my thoughts, I do believe we start our existence as a spiritual child of God. He loves each one of His children. He made us so we could experience life on earth. So on that pivotal day on the calendar, we call our birthday.  He gently whispers in our ear go my beloved child. Go to your earthly parents and show the world who you are. You are my bright shining star. Make your mark and live a beautiful life. And as that child leaves for his or her earthly destination. A tear rolls down our Creator's face because He knows He will miss His Child with all His heart and can only watch us grow from a distance. He knows the many trials we will need to face to learn and grow. He has promised to never leave us. 

However, as we grow our parents will love us. They will be there for all our successes and trials. Our memory of our heavenly Father seems to take a distant place in our memory. The days slip away, as each year passes.  As we become seasoned adults, life continues to travel by more rapidly with each waking moment. And as we grow some will become curious and search for answers about their heritage in heaven. They will feel their Heavenly Father's presence. Some will be late bloomers. Some may not search at all which is a sad thought. 

But what happens when we are nearing the end of what we know as life on earth.. ?? Do we return to God's open arms as His spiritual Child. Do we come full circle? Is this the circle of life… If so, the circle of life must be spiritual in nature. Because the life we know on earth has an expiration date. But our souls will feel that pull to return to our first love. 

It's Him, It's always Him! 

When we are given the gift of coming full circle. We will know in our hearts and will appreciate where we came from, where we have been, where we are.. and who we have become… It’s a gift from our heavenly Father. To be soulfully loved beyond our human understanding. Coming full circle is not a physical location but a beautiful spiritual journey of life. 

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 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7 

God’s angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray. Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes, and see how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. Worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness. Psalm 34:7-9 

He has inscribed a circle on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness Job 26:10

When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep Proverbs 8:27

 “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Mark 13:32

Written by Lori Garner  

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Music from Youtube / Elton John- The Circle of Life W/ Lyrics