“Sometimes, the biggest risks are those we take with our hearts.” Anonymous...

Meaning of risk: a situation involving exposure to danger.

There are approximately 39 verses in the Bible that refer to risk.

Are you a risk-taker? Fast cars, bungee jumping, shark diving, flying, driving home on Hwy 65? Perhaps helping others that have a contagious medical illness? And this list can go on for miles and miles. 

What about the simple task of just following your heart? Sounds simple enough. However, I feel there are circumstances that dictate this too can be risky. It truly depends on what or who your heart is chasing. 

In the last 25 months, I have felt I have taken a few risks…I have felt a risk knowing what God wants from me. I did learn this is an ongoing process and that clarity comes when we spend quiet time with Him. I have put relationships at risk as I tried to find my balance and discover more about this amazing love God offers. 

I continued to pursue this desire to know more about our Creator, His Word, and How He moves in our lives daily. I am sad to say some people did not even try to understand and quietly pulled away and I felt a divide in my heart.  But the good news is many came to share their story and their heart with me. I am so grateful to those who stayed. And I must admit I find it perplexing that some are so bound in there own thoughts they were not open enough to see, feel, and share His love. They truly have no idea what they are missing. I found many take His love for granted and do not nurture it daily. I do not understand why they leave His love sitting idle instead of growing that spark into a flame?

I have felt the pain of loss when I risked openly, sharing the most amazing gift of love I have ever known. This journey with God, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit has taught me many things. I did learn that taking this type of risk has many rewards.  

You will risk falling in love with our Father in Heaven. You will risk falling in love with mankind. You will see the world with eyes of wonder. You will risk gaining peace that surpasses all human understanding. You will risk a joy that overflows within your soul… You will risk building a relationship with the Triune, they will hold your heart and never turn away…

My understanding of them became clear as I opened my heart and invited Them in to stay. It was through Their teachings and through many tears I found my confidence and my knowledge of Them grew. And now I openly take risks by sharing Him and His love with no hesitation. Because if I can touch your heart today. If I can open your window to His light and love. I know in my soul you were worth the risk. 

Because I have felt His great love in my soul…  and I know to risk life without Him is the biggest mistake we can ever make… 

On September 3, 2020, I will be opening my heart and sharing details of my spiritual journey on a podcast. I hope you will risk listening and pray you will feel Him in your soul. Your life may never be the same…

                                     Triune Loves Me - Podcast

I know firsthand how a relationship with Him can and does change many things. Many that we have forgotten or perhaps never knew.

I challenge you to take the risk of knowing Him. Risk falling in love with Him.

Its Him, It's always Him. 

He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 10:39

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer 

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Sam Smith - Writing on The Wall Lyrics

Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings 

have trouble remembering how to fly.” 

– Author Unknown 

There are 100 Bible verses about friends. 

A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. Someone to a list of contacts associated with a social networking website.

Do we throw this word around like confetti? Do we take these relationships for granted? We all know that there are degrees of friends… There are friends that become social media friends. Those only see your public persona. There are some that see your persona, but you let them in a few layers deeper and they get to know you just a little bit better.

And then there are the ones that see past your fears, buy into your dreams so you let them into your soul… They become those beautiful colors of your life. There is a caring and mutual love that happens, and they become a part of your chosen family.  They stay in for the count. They stay through every victory and every life trial.  These friends are a gift from God and should be cherished. This gift does not even need to be one that is felt daily or time-stamped. It’s an amazing thing that happens… No matter the time or location when these souls connect. Its like time stood still and magically life picks up right where you left it the last time you looked into their eyes.

Did you know that it has been proven that friendship can extend life expectancy, lower chances of heart disease, and even help us better tolerate pain? 

Through the years I have been blessed to have friends at all the levels above. And some have come, and some are now gone but all have helped me grow. I am still a work in progress. And for those who have touched my life, I say thank you for being you. You know who you are !!

However,  if this is a Bible word study, we need to ask how does the word friendship work in the Bible? I have found so many things in the Bible that when we listen and open our hearts, we can learn so much. Did you know you had an amazing friend from birth? Some of us are blessed to find Him early in our life. Some may never find Him. And the thought of that crushes my soul and makes me sad. 

I am not proud, but I am happy to report that I am one of those better late than never people. But I am so beyond grateful that I found Him and He let me pick up from where I left off. He has held me when there was fear and/or doubt. He bought into my dreams. He has invited me to be one of His chosen family members. The amazing thing I have found, as He gently guides me, and we share in this beautiful Friendship. He has taught me so much, He has taught me how to truly love and how to 

see the blessing of each friendship and each new sunrise.

Did you ever think you could be friends with a KING? Imagine if He was on social media … I wonder how many of us would ask to be His friend, but then only show Him their public persona. Or would you let Him into your soul? 

The Bible outlines how important relationships are in general. They have given us the tools of how we should treat and relate and love others. So, do we get it right? Or do we get too distracted, busy, or callous… Or do we hide behind our social persona… and keep ourselves hidden? 

I say find that friend that has been there since birth, and pick up where you left off and build those beautiful colors of life. He has an invitation with your name on it to be one of His chosen.  His gift is waiting for you. You just need to claim it. 

Friend…

It's Him. It's always Him. 

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." 

Galatians 6:2. "

And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. Luke 6:31

He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend. Proverbs 22:11

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant, does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you John 15:13-15

“Love is the beauty of the soul.” 

Saint Augustine

I found the word "soul" is used a total is 754 times in the Old Testament and 102 times in the New Testament for a total of 856 times.  

The soul is such a vast untapped unknown multifaceted entity.  It’s a subject that could be studied in-depth and we would never truly understand it fully. I can only share my thoughts, The soul is the essence of who we truly are... It’s our life source that burns our God-given flame through eternity.  

We all can be a little spiritual in nature. However, I feel our mind and body are just the vessels we inhabit and utilize in this life. It’s our soul that holds a magnetic pull on our hearts to commune with our creator. We all travel at different rates of speeds towards the inevitable. No one is perfect, We all fall so short as we journey in our world..... 

But I have found that we must make every effort to define who we are in our soul daily. Our life, Our legacy ... Our soul depends on us being the very best we can be. Our future for eternity depends on it ... Many may not realize God has a soul...  (1 Thessalonians 5:23).  

Soul to Soul is the best relationship one could pray for ... Just imagine!  Search your heart .. and free your soul ..  Let God be your guide... 

A happy SOUL can not be contained..because it knows without a doubt what the future holds... ❤❤✝ 

“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.”

Genesis 2:7 KJV 

“And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”

John 10:28 KJV

“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly, and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 KJV

The first is psuche, usually translated "soul," which simply means physical life. 

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Bible Verses From AMP   / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring Music: YouTube

Casting Crowns Oh My Soul (Lyrics)

Life moments that speak to your soul.. Will always become precious memories.

The word embrace is in the Bible 21 times.

Meaning of Embrace hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection. Accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically. “besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology"

Embrace is such a feel word.  It’s a human gift to embrace others. To hold them close. There are different degrees of embracing. A quick hello, to a deep lingering, I love you, or I have missed so happy to see you again.. 

I know many of my readers may be tired of hearing about my journey.  But I am finding it has a life of its own… And everything I touch, see or hear.. places me at the Father's feet. He draws me in and holds me close.

This gift of LOVE arrived in full force. I truly did not hug too much before this moment in time. My hugs were saved for a few chosen people.. Close family and friends. But when I felt a LOVE greater than anything I had ever experienced. He embraced me with a LOVE that left me wanting to share this amazing love with anyone willing to listen… I felt the need to hug even strangers… WHAT! Where did that come from ?? Hmm, so not me. But I can say the more I stepped out and followed His lead… The more I enjoyed hugging. The more I lingered. The more LOVE I felt.

The more I allowed this LOVE to penetrate my heart…The more amazing life became.

I am just a ripple in a small pond of His LOVE…

And then I found a virus that put my gift on hold. Then I was limited to hugging close family and friends.. and even those were affected. Social distancing sounds like an oxymoron. (side note does moron jump out at you too ) Elbow bumps? What is that ?? NO Human touch? How do you teach me to hug and let this gift dissipate like a vapor? 

But then I found myself in His embrace… How does He do this .. How does He embrace us without human touch ??  How is His love so moving? Where do the emotions we feel for Him even come from? 

So I went deep into my heart for answers… He LOVES with all He is… He holds our hearts so tenderly. He will linger as much as we allow Him.

So even if we are limited in our embracing others and we do not feel that human touch. He teaches us that we can reach out and touch life.. and how to embrace hearts.  He has given us that kind of power. 

He only asks that we share His embrace and LOVE with others. Our world needs to be embraced by His LOVE.

If you have read this to the end... closes your eyes... take a deep breath ... and feel His embrace. He will linger as much as you will allow.. 

Feel Him! It's the most amazing hug you will ever experience. 

He taught me and told me, "Let your heart fully embrace what I have to say; keep my commandments and live! Prov 4:4

His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me. Song of Solomon 8:3.

Photography, Design & Written by Lori Garner 

Bible Verses From AMP   / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring Music: YouTube

Peter Katz - Halo (Beyonce Cover)

 “Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns it calls me on and on across the universe.

John Lennon

There are 13 verses in the Bible about knowing.  

Meaning of Knowing The state of being aware or informed.  Showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness that is secret or known to only a few people:  Done in full awareness or consciousness. 

To know, is it a thought process? Learning processes? Or a comfort felt within our soul. This word speaks to my soul…Because I don’t think I have ever been asked how well do you know them? But I have heard among other people of faith… You must grow to know Him?? 

What does that mean?? When we turn to the Bible, we find this is a masterpiece of information.  We find facts, we find wisdom, we find history, we find a guide to life and love.

But where do they tell us how to truly know Him?? I see and have been told so many different opinions, study the word, join a church, join a prayer group… And I respect everyone’s walk with Him. Each one of us is uniquely special to Him. What works for one is not necessarily what works for another. You have to find your own path to Him. 

I can only share my experience and heart. As many of you know I have been on a beautiful spiritual journey. The Holy Spirit touched my soul and then God held my hand and has guided me through the most amazing 25 months of my life. He held my heart and introduced Himself. I needed this introduction because I knew of Him but did not truly know Him. 

I called Him Father. 

But as my walk continued we became closer and He became Elohim. He then introduced me to His beautiful Son Jesus. As days passed, I grew to know Him better by spending time with Him. He frequented my meditations, but if the truth be known I invited Him often.  Surprisingly my meditations taught me many things. Jesus was so loving and kind. I love His humor. 

Together They introduced me to the sweet breath of God. His name is the Holy Spirit… I felt a LOVE that is beyond anything we can experience on this earth… During these months and as I grew closer. I told my Father, that I felt Father was too formal because we were spending so much time together.  I needed another name?? And I remember saying I know. I will call you Love because that is what I think of when I think of you. 

But then I thought how could I leave Jesus and the Holy Spirit out?  They are such a beautiful part of God the Father… On that day they became LOVE’s… They are my 3N1… So how do you get to know Them?? Find Them. Spend time with Them … Get close and personal. Let Them be your guide They will take you on the most amazing journey of your life….. 

Give Them the keys to your heart and let Them introduce you to a LOVE that will leave you in awe.  The first step of knowing Him is

LETTING GO !!!!!! and Feel Them in your soul.

You will fall in LOVE, and They will take it from there. 

It’s Him. It’s always HIM

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14

For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.  For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Romans 14:17-18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen 2 Peter 3:18

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 The meaning of power the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. To move or travel with great speed or force.

The word is power is in approximately 100 verses in the Bible. 

Have you ever wondered what is the strongest force in the universe? Well the power of this word, forced me to look deeper. And it led me here.  

The strong nuclear force, also called the strong nuclear interaction, is the strongest of the four fundamental forces of nature. It's 6 thousand trillion trillion trillion (that's 39 zeroes after 6!) times stronger than the force of gravity, according to the HyperPhysics website.

Can we even fathom this kind of power? I would find it mind-blowing to even try. If this power is possible?? How can we begin to wrap our heads around the power of GOD?? OMG…His power is in everything we touch, see, and feel. 

His power has split seas, harnessed storms, and holds the vastness of our universe in place. Such majesty. Such authority. Such command. 

I stand in awe in His presence. 

He is all-powerful, all-mighty. And a force that cannot be stopped.  But I have found a tenderness, gentleness, and a LOVE that complements who He truly is.

Even though His power is THE BIGGEST BADDEST force in our universe. There is a sweetness and beauty in His power.

It’s how He controls it. He shows us this POWER under control every day. How does he not lose His patience with all of mankind??  He must be tired of all the fighting, discord, and lack of LOVE we have in our world. 

For generations, we have been guided on how to LIVE and how to LOVE. And like disobedient children, some of us still refuse to listen. He could disintegrate our world with just the wave of His hand. 

To have this much power blows our minds, but what I find even more awe-inspiring is His ability to control and harness this majestic power. I think it’s due to His ability to LOVE us so deeply, His ability to look past the pain we cause Him and see the beauty of His children. 

This does not diminish the greatness He possesses. It shows us a tenderness, It shows us forgiveness, It shows us a POWER of LOVE that is far beyond words. It shows us what is waiting for those who LOVE HIM.   

OMG, I am at a loss for words…

It’s HIM, It’s always HIM  

Seek Him. Find Him. Love Him.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 

2 Corinthians 12:9 

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26 

 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So, they are without excuse. Romans 1:20 

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Matthew 28:18.

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