In their hearts, humans plan their course,  but the LORD establishes their steps. Proverbs 16: 9

The meaning of invest: Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture.

Provide or endow someone or something with (a particular quality or attribute)

There is approximately 39 verse about investing.

When we see the word invest many of us think Wall Street many may think of our 401K, others may see a bigger picture where the dividends are endless. 

In our present world where we see and feel such unrest and uncertainty in our global economy. We can easily become people of doubt. So where is it we can be safe and invest? Where can we have the amazing opportunity to acquire those endless dividends?  Where can we have that peace in our hearts knowing we have invested wisely? 

There are many things in our world that can point us in that direction. The question becomes, are we willing to commit to what is required?  We need to invest our time, our resource, our passion, and love to reap the full harvest.  

As a shareholder in this thing we call life you can invest as little or as much as you want. I have found the following formula, our payout is based on the total earnings, and is paid out in the way of dividends. Resulting in our gain.

So, when we look at our spiritual walk with Christ. How much do we invest? Do you love others? Do we follow His commandments? Do we love God with all of our heart and with all of our soul and with all of our mind? Do we truly invest our time? Or do we just search for Him on Sundays or when things are not going as planned in our life? 

He is the best investment you can make for yourself, your family, and your friends. And I do believe our forefathers knew something when they placed. “IN GOD WE TRUST ON OUR CURRENCY” Trust Him. Invest the time. The gift is priceless. 

Its Him, It's always Him. 

What an amazing GAIN.. your life will never be the same. 

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; Matthew 6:20 -

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."Colossians 3:2

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. Colossians 4:6

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen Hebrews 11:1

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer

 “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 word Beacon is only referred to in the Bible 3 times.

Beacon meaning: fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration. A pole (Heb. to'ren) used as a standard or ensign set on the tops of mountains as a call to the people to assemble themselves for some great national purpose the same word is rendered "mast." 

There is a darkness in our world… It can consume our hearts, it can wound our souls. It can separate us from loving others and robs us of feeling their love in return. I see so many hurting hearts, I see them dancing in this darkness…. 

It makes me feel so small, so unequipped...  I can only cry out! 

Help me shine, teach me your LOVE, help me save them. Only you, my LOVEs have this amazing light, only you can salvage the broken, only you can salvage the lost. Only you can restore the beauty in our world… 

We feel so lost.. and I hear in my soul. 

Child, you have grown to know my light. You have felt its warmth. You see the beauty. You carry the embers of my light deep within your soul. Fuel the flicker into a flame with my love. And share it with others. 

It only takes the smallest of flame to bring HOPE. It only takes the smallest of flame to bring understanding, and it only takes the smallest of flame to ignite the greatest gift of LOVE to share. Do not be afraid I promise to be with you always.  

He is my beacon of this amazing LIGHT. I see it! I feel it !! I Love it! I just want to dance in His light until the darkness flees.

Its Him. It’s always Him!

Seek Him, Find Him, LOVE Him.

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12

One thousand will flee at the threat of one man; You will flee at the threat of five until you are left as a flag on a mountain top. And as a signal on a hill. Isaiah 30:17

“Flee for safety, O sons of Benjamin, From the midst of Jerusalem! Now blow a trumpet in TekoaAnd raise a signal over Beth-haccerem; For evil looks down from the north And great destruction. Jeremiah 6:1

Lift up a standard on the bare hill, Raise your voice to them, Wave the hand that they may enter the doors of the nobles Isaiah 13:2.

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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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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix 

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Meaning of independent free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

There are 34 Bible Verses about Independence. 

As we fire up our grills and gather our families to celebrate our independence, do we truly understand the significance of this word??  

We strive for independence from the time we are toddlers. How many times did we tell our parents “I do it” ... And as teens, many become rebellious and push to find freedom and independence? And then once we obtain that independence, we wonder what was the struggle truly about??? Yes, we want to control things in our life. 

But there are times we find that we can not do life alone and the need to lean on others is inevitable and the independent status we fought to gain.. slips just a little. And as a result, you find out that your heart softens with the love and the care you have received. 

Our spiritual life cycle is much the same. How many of us have said to our Heavenly Father “I Do It !!”. We have all been guilty. Thinking we can do it ourselves, we do not need anyone!  However, I do believe in difficult times many of us would like nothing better than to pass the baton to someone we trust... Jesus Himself asked His Father for help in times of severe distress.

 "And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt" Matthew 26:39 KJV.

With our Heavenly Father, independence is a state of mind.  The key 🔑 to that word is inDEPENDence. Depend on Him, Trust Him. Love Him. He will free your heart and your life will never be the same. 

It’s Him, It’s always Him. 

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1 


Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 


“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God 1 Peter 2:16.

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. A number of promises that are given in the Bible: 1,260. 

Meaning of promise, assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen:

Wow, the amount of promises in the Bible is staggering? Have we ever thought of how special God the Father and Jesus the Son think we are? Why would they even feel the need to promise us anything? 

They have taken the time to document the promises in the Bible for the world to see! As I studied many of His promises. I am drawn to the one I love the most! That God, motivated by love, moved unconditionally to save His people from their sin. Does God love everyone? Yes!!

That He loves us unconditionally in itself is such a beautiful gift and that is just the beginning. However, while I was reading the many promises I could not help doing a little soul searching? And I began to ask myself the question. 

"What promises if any have I made to God?" Sure, like many of us.  In my lifetime, I have been guilty of making bargains instead of promises.  God If you answer this prayer? I will do this for you? How many of us can relate? 

However, I can say with the Holy Spirit's guidance. My heart has led me to feel a closeness with the Trinity and to a deeper understanding of spirituality. When we truly LOVE Him, we cannot stand in front of Him with open hands looking for what He has to offer. We must also ask Him what can I promise you in return?  

When we evaluate what we have of value and what He would truly want or need?? It's not money, riches, or things of this world. He is after our love, our hearts, and our time!!  So, if you have made it to the end of this word study. I say don't bargain ... 

Just promise to LOVE Him with All Your Heart, Soul, and Mind. And let his promise of loving you to eternity be the most important promise of your life!  

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Matthew 22:37

“We really know the kind of love that God has for us. We believe that God has put that love in us. God's nature is love. So, if someone continues to love other people, he is united with God. And God is united with Him.” 1 John 4:16 EASY

"We should keep the full assurance of hope until the end and imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promise." 

Heb 6:10 -11 

“We really know the kind of love that God has for us. We believe that God has put that love in us. God's nature is love. So, if someone continues to love other people, he is united with God. And God is united with him.” 1 John 4:16 EASY

 “If we really love God, we will not be afraid of him. We cannot love him completely and also be afraid. We would only be afraid of God if we thought that he would punish us. So, if someone is afraid that God will punish them, it shows that they do not completely know God's love.”1 John 4:18 EASY.

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The meaning of life: the existence of an individual human being or animal: 

The word 'life' is mentioned 450 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

Life is the opposite of death. Both are significant times in all breathing living things on earth and in heaven.

Are we are born with a purpose? Or do we merely mark days on a calendar, as we travel towards the inevitable? 

Even before birth, we are alive. The process of new life is indeed a true miracle and a gift from God. However, have you ever given any thought to who you were before you landed in your mother’s womb? This scripture points us to a life with God in heaven. Hmm 

 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

It does make you wonder? God knew us even before birth? And then He allows our parents to adopt us for the duration on earth... as we grow, we feel we are in control of our life??  But are we really?

“I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: My plan will take place, and I will do all My will. “Isaiah 46:10

He knows us from the beginning to the end... 

The end? 

For this God is our God forever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. NIV

So, are we here with a purpose?

I think this commandment sums this up pretty well. 

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind;” 

I do believe we are here to experience this gift of life... According to God's plan 😁. Our experience can be amazing. If we truly embrace the words in Luke 10:27 ... 

He sent Jesus to give us a loving, living example and He gave us a manual call the Bible.  

It’s up to us to learn how to love and how to be loved. He will be pleased and that will translate to a peace felt deep within our soul.  

Do you ever wonder why the scripture says God is Love?

“God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. “ 1 John 4:8 ESV

If we learn this amazing LOVE and listen as He speaks to our soul of eternity.  We may one day understand the full glory of our creator and our purpose in this amazing love story. 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

It’s the true essence of LOVE that never dies. 

It’s Him. It’s always Him.

God + Love = Life for Eternity 

The question becomes who are you?  What does your life reflect? 

As water reflects the face, so, one’s life reflects the heart.

Proverbs 27:19 | NIV

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever Psalm 23:6 | NIV.

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