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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There's no place too dark for God's light to penetrate and no heart too 

difficult to be set aflame by His love.

 .Sammy Tippi.

    The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.” 

by Ferdinand Foch

.Passion any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.

The word Passion comes from the Latin word for suffering. The crucifixion of Jesus is accepted by many scholars as an actual historical event.

There are 46 Bible Verses about Passion

When we say the word passion most will immediately think of a LOVE between a couple. Passion can be a powerful force. It can hold so many emotions. It can take us from 0-60 in seconds. Passion can grab your heart, change your focus, and redirect your soul. 

So, the question becomes, do we have a passion for life? Or do we get distracted with life itself? Do we truly appreciate the important things? Do we squeeze every ounce of beauty from each day we are blessed to take a breath? Or do we get bogged down from the negative vibes and miss the beauty that surrounds us??

How do we come to truly understand one of the most passionate intense moments in our history? Along with its significance and how it has affected our lives through the ages?

When we look back on that day, we see a passion of hatred so out of control that they tried to KILL a LOVE that was so large. 

Unfortunately, they did not understand the magnitude and beauty of the moment.  This moment proved to the world that all the hate in our world could not stop His LOVE. His LOVE spilled out that day and has touched souls for generations.

I do believe when we utter the word passion it’s His name that should spill out from our lips. His passion for LIFE and LOVE reaches far beyond our understanding. It has transcended time and space. He wow’s me.

His passion and LOVE can be felt in the deepest chambers of our hearts.

There is such a beauty and sweetness that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit share with us. How do we not see it? How do we not run to Them with open arms?  Just open your heart and feel Him. This passion, this craving, for knowing more can take us on the most incredible journey of our life. I say, pack your bags and get ready to experience the ride of a lifetime. 

Its Him, Its always Him.. (3N1) 

And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples. 

Luke 9:43 NLT

“Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What Joy!”  

Psalms 126:3 NLT.

"Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love." Ephesians 6:24, NIV.

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. Meaning of found: having been discovered by chance or unexpectedly.

There are 25 Bible Verses about Finding Things

How, why, when, did you find me? How could this even happen when I did not know I was even lost?  In life it is so easy to be so busy we become lost in the day to day activity and miss the beauty of life itself. 

I have found that even when we think everything in life is going according to our plan… There is something that is bigger than anything we could ever imagine whispering to our souls… 

I found HIM!!!  But in reality, He Found me… and now that I have grown to know Him, I realize He has been whispering His LOVE song to my soul since the beginning of time. But I could not hear HIM. Life was raging and spinning so fast around me I did not recognize the pull on my heart. And my soul could not feel His Love. 

However, I have found His soul offers a Love and gentleness like no other.  He is relentless in His pursuit of His Children. He will not stop the chase until you are consumed with His LOVE and it overflows for others to see. 

He is a beautiful gift for all to share.  He offers LIFE, He offers LOVE.  He offers completeness of your soul. He is always whispering to our hearts.. He never stops calling our names. 

Shhh just stop life for just a few moments. Be very still and listen with your heart… You see we are never truly lost to Him you are always found… 

But, He will never force you to LOVE Him. It will be a choice only you can make… So, find Him, love Him and you will find the true beauty and meaning of life itself.

Its Him, Its always HIM. (My 3N1)

FOUND 

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh. findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7 

For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Matthew 7:14

“So, I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Luke11:9.

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Meaning of Family all the descendants of a common ancestor.

The word "family" is in the King James Version of The Bible 123 times. It is in 76 verses.

Family, what is this strange connection? What is that pull that gives us comfort with others? It’s is in the blood?? Is it in the DNA? Or is it something much deeper?

I have heard your blood bro. Hmmm, when we look at the complete bloodline since the beginning of time… We will find that are all connected at a heavenly level.  So, if this is the case. We are all family. We would all be related. We are all brothers and sisters in the Kingdom of Christ. And He has taught us YES, LIFE is in His blood.

Imagine we all belong to our Heavenly Father. His Love is so vast. He shared a beautiful part of Himself in Jesus.  He then gave us the very essence of Himself to carry with us always to teach us, to guide us, and to open communication with us on a heart level. We call Him the Holy Spirit.

Our immediate family and friends are the team members that He gifts us to support us and cheer us in our earthly victories. They are here to hold our hands as we come to those bumps in the road as travel back to the one who created each one of us.  He created each one of us with our own uniqueness with our own beauty and passions so we can add our personal flavors to the lives around us!!  

He is the owner of this beautiful franchise. He is the owner of the TEAM!  

It’s up to each player, to be a part of the team (family), and to play the game of life with all the gusto and LOVE your heart and soul can unleash!  He is watching. Each player. Each play by play. Each slow-motion replay. So be the best you can be!! Show up ready to win.

It makes me wonder. who will make the final cut?

Only he knows. 

Its Him, Its only Him

Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 timothy 5:8.

We love because He loved us first. 1 John 4:19.

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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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     “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. 

Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” 

Hate is listed 85 times in the Bible ...HATE = intense or passionate dislike:

Hate is such a harsh word...I hate diving into this word! But I pray that the exercise of diving in will open the eyes and hearts of others. Our world seems to be so fractured! 

Hate and discord seem to be rampant among countries, cities, religions, politicians, families, and people in general far and near. 

Hatred is a poison that destroys us from within, producing bitterness that eats away at our hearts and minds. Harboring hate can bring Darkness, Pain, Sadness, Anguish, Hostility, Rejection, Disappointment, Fear, Anxiety just to name a few. Hate can attack our mind, body, and soul and spread like a deadly virus...Hate can be like a pebble that is tossed into a  stream. The rippling impact on others can hurt hearts and souls for generations to come. 

Have you ever wondered, does God feel the dark emotion of hate? How can this be if the very essence of His nature is to love? I believe He hates anything that is contrary to LOVE.  

I could not write about hate and not think about how Hate tried to destroy a LOVE (Jesus) that was sent to earth to teach us how to LOVE. Hate nailed His precious hands to a wooded cross. Hate made him bleed. Hate made Him suffer a torturous end for the world to witness. It wounds my heart and pierces my soul that this hate was so destructive.💔 Even this visual was not enough to make man feel the anguish enough to make a significate change. What is it that keeps us from learning that LOVE is why we are here?? 😔

Why did we not love Him enough? 😭 Why do we not LOVE others enough?? Have we not valued LIFE enough? Have we not valued this amazing gift of our heritage given to us by God enough? 

I fear man will not survive if we do not make changes. We must see the beauty of LOVING  Him... We must see the value in LIFE. We must respect and embrace our differences. We must learn to coexist in peace. We must remain focused on LOVEs (The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit) if we are to thrive instead of surviving. 

So if you made it to the end of this post... I will ask you to help me bridge hearts. Lets, embrace His gift of LOVE and spread it like wildfire. One day at a time. One heart at a time. One Love at a time. 🔥  

He is our only hope. 

It's Him, It's always Him. 😍

“If anyone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.”1 John 4:20. 

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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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