Is Kenosis a paradox and a mystery since "emptying oneself" in fact fills the person with divine...

In biblical terms, Kenosis, derived from the Greek word "kenos,” meaning "empty," refers to the self-emptying of Jesus Christ in the Incarnation.

While the noun "kenosis" itself isn't directly used in the Bible, the concept is drawn from passages like Philippians 2:7, which speaks of Christ "emptying himself" by taking on the form of a servant and becoming human.

Wow, this word seems so cold to look at… nothing special .. But as I began my journey to discover more…. My heart engaged, and tears began to flow as I thought of Him…

He left a perfect home to come and save an imperfect world… His entire existence has been a sacrifice that goes even deeper and further than the cross… I do not understand His kind of love!! It’s so selfless, so gentle, kind… and endearing…

How can I humbly love Him in the way He loves me?  How do we feel this word Kenosis in our souls?  How do we empty ourselves when our world is a constant reminder of worldly things? It’s a human struggle… and a spiritual tug of war… 

I do believe this word can never be accomplished without Him… 

As we share our life with Him… He begins the process of blowing the dust off our soul… and igniting the dormant flame within our heart… and as this flame burns brighter and brighter, things of this world will grow dim… You will find that as you crave more of His grace and love… You will open your once clenched fist and let go of things that do not serve the greater purpose of loving Him above all else… 

It’s Him. It’s always Him!!!  

He is the key to the freedom of self-emptying love… 

Wow, He is the most amazing teacher and the lover of souls!

Practicing Kenosis

1.        Embracing Humility and Service.

2.        Letting Go of Ego and Control.

3.        Showing Empathy and Understanding

4.        Cultivating a Spirit of Generosity.

5.        Practicing Forgiveness and Reconciliation.

6.        Finding Joy in Self-Giving.

Rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature (a) of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:7

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull

Inspiring Music by (YouTube)

Kenosis – David Linder 

Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8

The meaning of foundation the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level: An underlying basis or principle: “this idea is the foundation”

The word foundation can be found in 61 Bible verses. 

Building a foundation can be such a metaphoric task. Throughout my journey, I have said I had no religious background I have no foundation.  

I had been given a spiritual gift that had me flying at 10,000 feet and at record speeds... It was the most amazing and scary feeling I have ever experienced. I was in such unfamiliar territory. Truly mind-boggling. 

There were times it literally took my breath away. It poured out a love that I could not contain. It gave me the desire to worship? Something I had never experienced before...  
I was one of the most unprepared humans I know. I had no idea what my future days would be??   I could feel this intense love, I could feel this beauty, I could feel this wonderment for life... But what was this? Who was this? And why me entered my mind many times... 

I found myself in a constant state of chasing answers to many questions... I had a craving in my soul to know more...  and piece by piece I began to find my footing.

My heavenly connection began to point me in the direction I needed to go. And They guided me giving me clues, people, and the tools I needed to begin building my foundation. Which will one day I pray will have stairs that will lead me to Heaven? 

In my walk, I have learned a valuable lesson... As we travel through this life... We can not leave our souls behind we must build our spiritual foundation to truly be complete.  Our life here on earth is like a vapor in time...

But our souls are eternal. We need to build a solid foundation on the firm trusted rock we know as our Savior. We need to build that foundation that leads us to the greatest love ever known to mankind... Because that is where our true treasure lies... It’s Him He is the foundation of Life. He is the air we breathe. He is LOVE. 

It’s Him, It’s always Him. 

“Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.” Luke 6:47-48 NASB1995

The Bible says the New Jerusalem created by God will have twelve foundations, with each one shining a different kind of light based on a particular precious stone  (Revelation 21:19). 

The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, ²⁰ the fifth onyx, the sixth ruby, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth turquoise, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.^[a] 21 The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass.

Photography & Written by Lori Garner  

Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Music from Youtube Adele - Lovesong (Lyrics)

The meaning of tomorrow: the day after today. 

The word tomorrow appears approximately 67 times. 

This word is a word that can affect many things and how we react to them. 

We all know that no matter what we face today there is always the promise of a brighter tomorrow especially when we are in the dark of night...  I like to think that is why God gave us a beautiful sunrise each morning as a reminder. 

But the word tomorrow has me a little concerned. What is it about human behavior that we put things off until tomorrow??  Do we escape the inevitable? Do procrastinate because we find better things to do ?? Or are we happy being complacent?? Or do we think that time is not important and that we have plenty of it to squander and still get by? 

Do we get caught in the web of deception? Do we forget what is truly important? Do we put it off until tomorrow?? 

I do believe.. we need to live life like there is no tomorrow. We need to put value in what is important!! We need to show love today because tomorrow may be a fleeting moment that may never happen for some of us !!

Now since this is a Bible word study how does tomorrow affect the Book?? Is it sitting on the shelf waiting for tomorrow?  Is your pursuit of a greater love waiting for a new day? Have you placed Jesus on the shelf next to Elf on a shelf?  And only take them out at Christmas? 

I ask you do you know where you will be if your tomorrow never comes??? Accidents do happen. Life is fragile.. will it happen to you? 

I do believe in our amazing Father's promise of a brighter tomorrow. You see if you take action today and take that dusty book off the shelf. If you pursue that greater Love with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind... Jesus will come alive in your thoughts, in your heart, and in your soul..  And with Him in your life, all your tomorrow’s will be brighter than any of your today’s. 

I do love His promises.  His love brightens my yesterdays, my today’s, and I look forward to all my tomorrows. Because with Him, all things are possible. 

It’s Him. It's always Him. 

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 

“Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.” Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that.”” James 4:13-15 NASB1995

Photography & Written by Lori Garner  

Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Music from Youtube 

God of Tomorrow (feat. James Goddard) [Official Lyric Video] | Victory World Music