Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is Love" 1 John 4:8
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Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is Love" 1 John 4:8
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"I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself." Jeremiah 31:3 NLT
Tongues are mentioned eighty-five times within the verses in the Bible.
Tongues: used to describe a person's style or manner of speaking.
Tongues, what is this Heavenly language? What is this spiritual gift? There is so much controversy about this word and its activities among churches and people.
How can we better understand it? Is it a gift we should yearn for, or should we block or remove those scriptures from the Bible?
I believe firmly that if you truly believe in God’s word. You can’t pick and choose what parts we like and dismiss the parts we do not. I feel when we do not agree or find a question with the written word. Our job is to do our research and get our souls comfortable enough to embrace what is outlined.
So, I will admit I do not practice this gift. But I am at the infant stage of my understanding of this gift… However, if and when God wants to share this gift with me, I will be a willing vessel. If this is indeed a heavenly language and you plan to go to heaven one day, maybe we should be open to learning this language to communicate with the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Let’s put this in simpler terms: If you are planning a trip to an amazing destination and you will be staying there for eternity, do you think it would be wise to learn the language? Many of us find a translation app or a Berlitz online course to learn a few words.
So, if we look at the practice of tongues as just another language, I believe the stigma of tongues would fade, and we would be enticed to learn this heavenly language from the best teacher, God Himself.
If this gift of tongues is a language from God and He is love… this language must be the language of love…
From experience, I know that when I feel his presence, I do not want Him to leave, and I am willing to speak any language that would convince Him to stay.… So, speak to me. Teach me this language of LOVE…
And those truly blessed with any of His gifts are not out of their mind… Perhaps they are just in His presence.
It's Him, It's Always Him…
So, if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say you are out of your mind? 1 Corinthians 14:23
If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God. 1 Corinthians 14:27-28
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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy / Sinner's Prayer
Inspiring Music: YouTube
Sandi Patty, Jessy Dixon - Love in Any Language [Live]
"And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.' Luke 2:10.
What is the meaning of the word prophecy? A prophecy is a message inspired by God, a divine revelation.
The word prophet appears in approximately 65 verses in the Bible.
I say WOW.... again WOW... I see so many messages with claims that God told them to share these thoughts and nuggets of information with the masses. There are so many ?? There are many claims so hold on to your hat because the storm and horrific things are on the horizon. OMG!
The thought of discovering which one if any is truly a message from God can be mind-boggling... And can make many physically worried and or sick!
When I googled the word prophecy my feed hit overload.. My eyes widened, my breathing became labored.. and the thoughts of what is to come sent my mind in overload... yikes 😳
The times ahead can be a scary thought.
However, my relationship with God gives me peace in my soul that He is in control. He has revealed to me a LOVE for His children that is beyond our own human understanding. Is that a prophecy? If I look at the meaning of the word prophecy then that is indeed a prophetic statement.
I would rather stand on the prophetic words “God's LOVE” than any other message. I have chosen to look ahead through the spiritual eyes God has given us. I chose to look to Him and only Him...
I do believe He speaks through a chosen few.. not the masses. But He is accessible to anyone who listens and spends time with Him. Anyone that will open their heart and soul and let Him in. I do believe that messages from God are messages that will not make us run around like Chicken Little saying the “Sky is falling”.
I do believe. We must not make light of any message heard... But ! we must investigate, we must sift all messengers, and their words through God’s heart and test it against God's word.
I feel many study the word and then twist it to make themselves feel important in the eyes of man. Many use scare tactics to bring attention to themselves, under the premise of "God Said". I do believe we must arm ourselves with God! His Love and His word so we can see through false words with our own spiritual eyes...
And if things in our future look scary stick close to Him... He is our protection. He is our future. He is our light source. He is our First Love, He is our All. Don’t wait for an intermediary to tell you what may come .. God will tell us what He wants us to know.. in His timing... He knows if He reveals too much many will carry unnecessary anxiety and fear...
He is the God of Peace. He is the God of Love. And when we trust Him for our soul's future, we can lay our heads down at night knowing He’s Got This !!! Today, Tomorrow, and Forevermore! Stand back and watch Him !!!
He WOWs me!!!
It’s Him, It’s always Him! 🥰
Tune in and listen with Soulful ears, watch with soulful eyes. Love and Trust Him with all your soul, all your heart, and all your might!
“When people speak messages on God's behalf, do not refuse to listen. Instead, think carefully about everything, to see if it is true. Remember to obey anything that is good. But keep away from any kind of bad thing.”1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 EASY
“But when someone prophesies, he speaks to encourage people, to build them up, and to bring them comfort.” 1 Corinthians 14:3 TPT
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
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Bible Verses From KJV / Sinner's Prayer
Music from Youtube
No Fear (Lyrics) - Kari Jobe
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Forsaken meaning abandoned or deserted.
There are approximately 57 passages about the word forsaken.
This is such a heartfelt word. It wounds my soul... Have you ever felt abandoned or deserted? There are times in our lives that people in our lives do not even know the harm they cause by being so callous...
When I researched the pages of the Bible for answers... It did not make me feel any better. This hurtful word cuts into my heart like a knife. I have felt this pain. But when I analyze the cause it truly was for a superficial reason. But it did cause me great anguish and heartache. I could only imagine the magnitude of abandonment Jesus felt.
So when we witness our beautiful Savior and know He felt forsaken by the people who loved him the most. And then He had to endure the most hurtful abandonment of all. It’s when He suffered and struggled to let go of this human life.. and He cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Matt 27:46 KJV
Let that moment sit in your heart for just a moment. This type of wound had to be worse than the physical pain He endured. I know God had a plan and why Jesus came. But it boggles my mind and I find myself asking why? Why would you do this for such unworthy people?
I do feel as a parent you would give your life for your child. How and why did God the Father allow His child to suffer this pain?
I do believe the Trinity is so closely knitted together, that God the Father suffered on the cross with the very part of Him that we know as His son. He is the ultimate parent and He did not want His children to suffer. You see He is the God of the bigger picture. The child He saved by sacrificing that beautiful part of Himself that He calls His beloved Son, is you and me… He never abandoned His Son.. and He will never abandon any of His children. He died to give us that golden ticket to Heaven. We know Him as Yashua.
But let's take this word one step further. Let's ask ourselves will we abandon Him? Or will be strong enough to endure this life. Will we be strong enough to tell the world of His amazing LOVE? Or do we hide behind His blood-stained cross? I say don’t forsake Him!
It's Him. It's always Him.
Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee Deuteronomy 31:6
Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me Psalms 38:21
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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy / Sinners prayer
Inspiring Music: YouTubeNever Forsaken - Hillsong Worship
Meaning of calm the absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group:
Calm appears approximately 40 times in the Bible
To write about this word I thought I would listen to a song. I picked a random playlist on Spotify. A song list that I have never listed too. But I will close my eyes and see where this calm melody might take me... I will be back shortly...
I inhaled 3 long deep breaths and let the air escape through my lips slowly..my body began to relax and melt into my chair. And then my mind drifted here. I could hear the songs as they swirled in my head. I could see a coloring book of black and white pages...and as each note played the colors seemed to dance infill the pages.. in a burst of yellows, blues, pink, purple.. my calmness soon shifted to excitement...
What was this picture going to be? What is this image before me? Then I could hear notes that brought an image of a ticking clock.. and there between the pages, I could see life. I could see it.
This is my secret place. My safe place. Where kind words are spoken. Where I am loved beyond measure. Where my heart is calm and where the sweetness of life could be tasted ... Its where my first love awaits with open arms. He posses such beauty, such grace. His calm aroma fills my lungs... He is the feeling of Home.
My calmness is found in Him. I will say goodnight before I drift asleep and dream in the beautiful burst of colors He has given me. But before I go I will admit, my favorite color that He gifted me is called LOVE. 🎨
It’s Him. it’s always Him
Psalm 107:29
He maketh the storm a calm so that the waves thereof are still.
Proverbs 14:30
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body, But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
James 5:8
Be as calm in your waiting; let your hearts be strong: because the coming of the Lord is near. 😁
"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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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy / Sinners prayer
Inspiring Music: YouTube
I See Love (by Third Day with lyrics)
“Seek the spirituality of your soul.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
...Meaning of search an act of searching for someone or something:
The word search appears 86 Instances in the Bible.
It seems in life we are all searching. Searching for what becomes the question ?? That new car. Is it the right model? The perfect color? Perhaps we are searching for that next ring to the ladder of success? That job where you will monetarily feel you have finally arrived! Or is it that perfect partner that will fill that void??
We are all guilty of searching to fill an unexplainable void in our souls... But when we are facing our own mortality is what we have been searching for truly important? As they say, you can not take those things with you...
Now when we reflect on the word search, what do you see? For me, the word search has a new meaning. I say God search my heart ... Have I truly focused on what is important?
Did I search for love? Did I see what was standing before me? Did I search for my Heavenly Father? Did I search to know more about Him and His life? Did I search for His heart? Did I search for His attainable Love? Did I search for His touch? Did I search for His words? Did I search for His voice?
Well, I feel I must be a late bloomer as they say. Because when I look back in my life I did not search for the most amazing gift.. until He whispered His love song into my soul.
And it was at that moment that He placed a desire in my heart to search for Him. I will continue to search for Him until the day comes that I stand before Him and say search my heart .. go ahead because you will find you have filled it with a love that I can not explain nor understand.
I just know it was you!
It’s Him, It has always been Him.
He wows me. The chase is on...
Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? Job 11:7
Photography, Design & Written by Lori Garner
Bible Verses From KJV / Sinner's Prayer
Inspiring Music:
Search My Heart - Lifebreakthrough - New Time Gospel Hymn - Country Gospel Song
Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually Hosea 12:6
There are 20 Bible Verses about Anticipation.
The meaning of anticipation: expectation or prediction of something.
Waiting on God can be the most amazing spiritual experience. However, it can and does tax our patience!! However, if we can lean into His teachings, and learn to let Him lead, He will guide us on the most amazing spiritual journey of our lives.
We will anticipate the unknown with wonder. There can be such an unusual range of emotions. There is a peace that will engulf our senses. There is such an excitement about His mystery. There is a yearning in our soul. There is a feeling of love in the deepest chambers of our hearts.
To walk with Him can bring anticipation of living life in each beautiful moment. I look forward to each sunrise. I look forward to each full illuminating moon. I look forward with great anticipation to get lost in His presence...
Anticipation is truly making me wait... But I know with every fiber of my being He is so worth the wait... ❤ I will forever wait on Him. (I love discovering His mystery its the most amazing wonder we will ever pursue.)
It’s Him, It’s always Him
There is so much to discover. I do believe we will never be able to know everything about Him in this lifetime.
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8
Photography, Design & Written by Lori Garner
Bible Verses From KJV / Sinner's Prayer
Inspiring Music: Carly Simon - Anticipation
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