"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye." ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Meaning of blind: unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

There are approximately 74 verses about the word blind.

Our eyes are such an amazing gift… To not be blessed with sight must be such a true challenge. I can not even begin to imagine. I do believe most of us do not give it much thought unless we are faced with a problem with our eyes. The smallest grain of dust can cause such a major discomfort.

Some say the eyes are the window to our soul… So, how does someone that has been blind from birth see? How do they see the beauty that surrounds them daily? I do believe they build extrasensory abilities. Many of these abilities we find difficult to understand. Just how do they do it?

I don’t know exactly how they manage.  So before I continue to write about the word blind. I will close my eyes and try an experiment.  I will use my ears to hear the music, I will use my sense of touch and my sense of smell and I will see what if anything I can see…Can our spiritual eyes see what our human eyes can not? I say yes, without a doubt I know you can. 

My soul felt the beautiful music, as it opened my heart.  I could feel the vibrations of the sounds being made. There was a sweet smell of home in the air. And in my mind's eye, I began to see many details of our Savior's face. 

I will describe what I saw with my spiritual eyes. He appeared to be approximately 30 years of age. His hair was brown shoulder length. As I approached Him I could look into His eyes they were a deep shade of blue. There I could see His kindness. His beard and mustache were neatly trimmed. And he had the most amazing smile. A smile that can speak volumes to my soul. 

So how does this happen? How do we see with our spirit? I believe it is His voice… It calls to our soul. Our soul hears His song of love.. and our heart vibrates to the sound being made while we feel His presence. There is a sense of home felt when He fills your heart with an explainable love. And then the mind paints a picture..with all the detail our sense have gathered. And we can see a vision of Him that speaks to our mind, and then we began to feel Him in our heart and soul. 

How sharp are your senses? Do you see our Heavenly Father in your mind's eye? Do you hear His voice? Do feel that sense of home? 

If not I urge you to close your eyes. I urge you to invite Him into your heart. Listen for His voice because I know He is calling your name.  And if you diligently seek Him you will find Him. And for those who do not believe or that have no desire to find Him. Here is a quote from a remarkable blind soul. 

“Better to be blind and see with your heart, than to have two good eyes and see nothing.”  (Helen Keller)  

With her extrasensory abilities... She found the beauty in Her soul and shared it with the world. It's not a secret... 

It's Him, It's Always Him

 He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” John 12:40 

 “In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God Second Corinthians 4:4

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A self-narrated life-altering story inspired by a love far greater than one can describe. God whispered into my soul and said follow me. But the road had many questions, emotions, and events that brought me here to share my incredible story with you. 

My journey included many new and exciting things to explore. New LOVEs, New Music, New People, New Employment, New Travel, and Relationships being rebuilt and refreshed. 

I could see God's fingerprints at every turn. I now say, "I LIVE and LOVE in the WOW" so join me as I turn back time and share my story and heart with you. 

I do believe that he is not finished with me yet. And can't wait to see what the future may bring. This is an invitation to join me as we revisit many events that brought me to you. I do hope you listen and become a part of my journey. 

Wishing you a day of abundant love,

Lori 

“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Romans 10:14–15

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Nichole Nordeman - Sound Of Surviving (Official Lyric Video)

The word, glory, or some form of the word (like glorious or glorify) is found in the King James Bible 538 times. 

The Hebrew word for glory (kavod) is sometimes used figuratively to mean “heavy” or “dense.” When we speak of a “weighty” person, someone who is honorable, worthy, or impressive.  

When I think of Glory, I see the ultimate Glory of the Trinity. It’s an amazing beautiful presence that transcends time and space. It has all the remarkable characteristics of greatness, yet our Father is humble and kind. 

The 3 (The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit) work in unison as one. Their brilliance manifests itself as a beautiful aura that surrounds Them. Their core component is a LOVE that is beyond words... His glory has made itself known and it has shined through the ages brighter than any star. His glory cannot be seen with the naked eye. 

However, if you are privileged to feel His amazing glory... your life will never be the same...  I can say 25 months ago ... I believe I have felt this amazing gift of glory... It seemed to wrap me in a light, that brought warmth and a LOVE that I have had difficulty describing. Initially, it left me bewildered and confused and placed a love in my soul that needed to be shared. I was not prepared. But felt a gentle magnetic pull that he placed on my heart and soul changed so many things. 

As days passed, I grew closer to Him. His glorious LOVE brought me amazing peace and beautiful joy to my soul. Many speak of His glory as a weight. My experience left me with a different perspective. He does carry an amazing powerful persona!  

But being touched by His amazing grace gave me a feeling of weightlessness, freedom, peace, and a joy that surpasses all understanding. He openly shares his magnificent LOVE!! It’s so vast and powerful it difficult to contain!!

It is my opinion the description “weight of his glory” is derived from the richness and purity of his character.  He is perfect in every way. There is nothing that compares. I can only stand in awe...  

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Luke 2:13-14 

“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV

Forsake abandon (someone or something. 

The word 'forsaketh' appears 6 times. the word 'forsook' appears 24 times. the word 'forsake' appears 58 times. the word 'forsaken' appears 76.

The word forsake came to rest on my heart today at 4:18 am. I am truly not sure why. 

But the hour brought darkness. It brought silence. It brought thoughts of being alone. 

When we feel we are in a place where no one understands. Where we are on a walk that speaks to our soul.. and we must travel a road alone where do we turn. You may be in a place where you do not want to own the pain. But there is no choice but to burn in the fire of loneliness. And you will feel it deep in your soul it no matter how long it takes to let go. 

There are times we may feel abandoned by world standards. Jesus must have had these same feelings when He faced the day He walked on the road to the cross. We must never forget no matter how difficult life may be. God has promised to NEVER leave us. These times may seem difficult. But find rest! Rest in knowing you are in God's arms of LOVE.. and there is no better place to be. He will hold you as you heal. He will never forsake you!  He never has.. just feel Him in your heart ...Hear His whispers in your soul.. feel Him. He knows your scars. He has felt the same pain.

I wonder where does He go when we abandon Him? Who holds Him when we forsake Him? So many turn away from Him?  It must put a scar in His heart so deep?   Tears must stream down His face. And even if it is you that has caused Him this type of pain. His love for you will never die. He will meet you with open arms. He will hold you at your darkest hour. He is our forever constant! He loves us far beyond any pain we feel. 

Who? Who has the capacity to LOVE like this ?? 

It’s Him, It’s always Him! 

Teach us about your gift of love!  

The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us: 1 Kings 8:57 

Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. Psalms 27:9

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 13:5

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer 

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I will never leave you nor forsake you | Thank U Jesus

Linger is in the Bible in 10 instances. But the act of lingering can be seen in other scriptures. 

What causes us to linger? I think it’s our emotions. I read an article that sadness seems to be the emotion that lasts the longest. I do understand this as a concept because we have a tendency to dwell on what caused the sadness or pain… 

I also think there are levels of lingering… We have a tendency to linger at the dinner table to share stimulating conversation. We tend to sip a good cup of tea to linger and savor the flavor to the last drop…

So, where does the Bible outline the act of lingering? There are times written about in scripture when people lingered to see and hear God and or Jesus.

But the scripture does not address the emotion… Why linger? What do you feel?  There is a soulful feeling of communion. There is peace. There is a love like no other.  There is a feeling of human completeness that is hard to describe. 

How do you find this communion? Each of us is traveling on different roads at different rates of speed. Each one of us has to find what works for the individual. There is no set way, He individualizes our experience with Him. That is why we are all unique and loved by Him equally. 

I am not an expert and I always tell my readers I am a work in progress. But I am willing to share my heart.  These are tools that work for me.  Prayer, Meditation, Music, and Quieting the Mind (which can be a challenge) LOL. 

I do consider the things I outlined above the vehicle…But not the key. The key is opening your heart and inviting Him in…Be steadfast… Do not waiver until you feel His presence. Keep calling Him… And when you feel Him in your soul, tears may flow. And there is where you will know the true meaning of lingering. You will have stimulating conversations and want to savor the moment until the last drop.  It truly is a heavenly experience.

I have lingered on this project long enough… I am getting in my vehicle and going for a test drive .. zoom zoom.

It’s Him, It's always Him.

“Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. “Luke 10:38 NKJV

“And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle, that the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the Lord talked with Moses. All the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the tabernacle door, and all the people rose and worshiped, each man in his tent door. So, the Lord spoke to Moses' face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he would return to the camp, but his servant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, did not depart from the tabernacle. “Exodus 33:9-11 NKJV

Sheppard - Lingering :) 

“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

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Casting Crowns Oh My Soul (Lyrics)

Receive - There are 324 verses using Receive in 50 books

Receive is defined as to take, accept, experience, or welcome. An example of receiving is getting a letter in the mail. Another example of receive is someone being given a gift.

When we look at the word receive. We are taught we must open our hands and/or our hearts in order for the transfer to take place. The key to receiving is in the one that is receiving the gift… They can turn away and not accept this gift you are offering… 

It seems to be in our nature to run to the sale or free offers to receive that “amazing” gift. Well, I know of a FREE gift. It is the most amazing gift you will ever have the privilege of receiving… It comes wrapped in the most delicate wrapping.. And when you open this box…Your heart will leap with unexplainable joy. It will give you peace that you will feel in the depths of your soul. It will forgive your life scars. It will tenderly love you with a love beyond your understanding.  You will feel you have been touched by heaven.  There is no expiration. And will last a lifetime… and beyond. 

The only price is to open your heart and receive His gift of love. 

So, I do not understand why the masses are not lining up ???? They seem to line up for everything else?  Others are taking advantage of the wonderous offer. It's free !! what are you waiting for ?? Open your heart! 

And learn to fly with the best pilot ever known to mankind. He is ready and waiting to whisks you away on the greatest travel adventure you will ever have the opportunity to embark upon. Destination #LIFE.

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12 KJV

He WOW’s me.. And He is waiting to WOW you too.

It's Him It's always Him. 

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Bible Verses From AMP   / Sinner's Prayer

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Steven Curtis Chapman - The Great Adventure

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.

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Bible Verses From AMP   / Sinner's Prayer

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Peter Katz - Halo (Beyonce Cover)

The word feel appears to be in the Bible only one time. 

Meaning of Feel: to experience something physical or emotional: 

To feel is to know you are alive. To express these feelings can be difficult.  I find it so curious that the Bible does not speak of the feeling that can flood your heart and soul when you can feel the presence of God?  

He has provided every detail imaginable from the past to the present, to the future. And the word feel is missing? Or is it ??  I say no it is not missing it is just not written about .. I feel that it is written on the blank space of the pages...Because how can He be the beautiful example of LOVE and leave out how His LOVE makes us feel?  How can we settle and not discuss it? It seems it would make it a one-way relationship? 

There are songs everywhere about his great LOVE.  And when we hear them the feels can flood our hearts.  The room can be filled with amazing exuberance, tears of joy can stream down faces, and smiles can be seen, as arm’s stretch to the sky. 

I believe it was not discussed because that would appear boastful on His part .. And that is not who He is! He gives us this LOVE in hopes that we will LOVE Him back. He does say how much He loves us .. You see it’s up to us to express our love for Him. That is the most beautiful gift you can give Him! It is a gift that goes straight to His heart ❤.

Take that step,  feel Him 🥰 and write your love for Him on the blank spaces of your heart.  It will build a relationship of Love, Hope, and Peace.  You will find joy like you have never felt. 

Its Him, It's always HIM.  🥰

“That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he is not far from every one of us:” Acts 17:27 KJV

“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being].”

Deuteronomy 6:5 AMP

“And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the hearts of your descendants [that is, He will remove the desire to sin from your heart] so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and all your soul, so that you may live [as a recipient of His blessing].”

Deuteronomy 30:6 AMP

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You Are The Reason - Calum Scott cover by Alexandra Porat