The Lord says: "I will create a new heaven and a new earth. 

Isaiah 65:1

 If that scripture doesn't bring at least one question to your mind? You may not want to read any further. 

Questions a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

Bible scholars estimate that there are approximately 3,300 questions in the Bible.

Are we curious people? Or do we settle for what is written and stop there? When do we lose the passion to know more?? Have our lives become so busy we do not make time to explore.  Many may be tired of my questions? Many may think wow doesn’t she know? Some may say that is a silly or ridiculous question.

I am very confident that not everyone knows everything especially when we are speaking of our creator. I must say I have been on a journey of discovery and I have only begun to scratch the surface. I have run into many who were kind and tried to help me fill in the blanks. Some judged and felt I should know the answers. I have even had some say that is a crazy question. 

I have held many management positions and have raised children. And I am a firm believer that there are no questions that are crazy or should not be explored. The unasked question is the only question that is crazy.

But to all those who feel you have all the answers kudos to you. You are in a place in your life that you are complete. You have maxed out on your learning and your eagerness and excitement to learn may be fading. 

I will admit and I am ecstatically happy that I have so much more to discover. So many questions, so much more to learn. I find LIFE exciting! I do believe when we stop learning, life will become flat and lack purpose. 

I only discovered the Bible 8 months ago. And with the help of a friend. We have danced across many scriptures and have written about 234 words. I am on a personal quest to find out as much as I possibly can about the greatest LOVE of all time. 

Have you ever thought of how Jesus taught? It is an amazing find… Did you know in the Gospels Jesus asks many more questions than he answered? To be precise, Jesus asks 307 questions. He is asked 183 of which he only answers 3. Asking questions was central to Jesus' life and teachings. And I am confident without any doubt that He knows all the answers. That is His beauty, He was humble, He was kind and He wanted you to discover the answer for yourself. He was a master teacher. But more than that He did everything in LOVE.

So, have you ever thought maybe the one who asked the question? May know the answer but wants you to have the victory of discovering the answer. Not everything is always as it seems. 

I have learned a lot in my walk. But will admit I have a long, long way to go. I am an open book and will share what I know. And If I do not have the answer, we can ask Him together.  He will guide us to the answer. 

We just need to seek Him.

Its Him, It's always Him.

“The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” – Indira Gandhi

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?”. John 14:1-31

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    You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5

Meaning of adoration deep love and respect. worship; veneration. In the Bible Adoration is respect, reverence, strong admiration, or devotion in a certain person, place, or thing. The term comes from the Latin adōrātiō, meaning "to give homage or worship to someone or something".

There are approximately 21 verses about the word adoration.

When we look at our world the word adoration seems to be a skewed practice. And it can be seen across genders, cultures, and religious boundaries.  What do we adore? Is it those favorite pair of beautiful stylish pumps? Is it that sports figure that clinches the win for your home team? Is it that beautiful building with state of the art technology we call a worship center? Wow, when I dive into what we as humans adore this list can go on for miles. 

I believe the word adore can be closely connected to the word love.  When we fall in love with someone, we have a tendency to adore even the most irritating traits. We may even find them cute, where others see them as character flaws. 

So, I will ask you what do you adore? Are we truly adoring what really brings value to our lives ?? Let’s create a checklist. 

Does it give you peace? Does it give you hope? Does it give you a love beyond anything you have ever known? It’s it available day and night 365 days a year? Rain or shine? Will it stay with you when you are afraid? Will it show you how to LIVE? Will it deliver you from the pits of despair? Will it cheer your victories? Will it offer a hand to hold? Will it have no end date ?? Will it share the secret to living life to its fullest? 

Well, hmm I have found such a person and I adore Him. I adore His character. I adore Him because He Loves me as much as He loves you. 

I adore His face, His loving nature, His kindness, His compassion… I adore Him and my list is truly endless! However, I must say I have yet to find any character flaws. He truly is perfect. Others before me have tried, and have failed. I challenge you to find out for yourself. Because I am confident you will fall in love and adore Him too. 

Its Him, It's always Him !!

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Timothy 2:5

And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” Revelation 5:13

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this, all people will know that you are my disciples if you have a love for one another.” John 13: 34:35

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another. John 13:34-35 NIV

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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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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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..The meaning of beauty is a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight:

The word beauty appears 49 times. 

Today our society places such a great amount of value on beauty. You cannot turn on the TV or turn the pages of a magazine without an advertisement about beauty or suggestions on how you can achieve this title.

Do we strive for perfection at all costs? I do believe many try. Now do not get me wrong I do believe we should take care of what God gave us and try to always present our best to the outside world.

But does the word beauty point to a beauty in the Bible that cannot be contained? Is it a physical beauty or the beauty of a heart that lives in every man, woman, and child? Did our creator ever so gently place a beautiful soul in each of us at birth?? I have to believe the answer is yes. 

When we think of the scripture Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” I do feel he is speaking spiritually and with a broad sense of two eyes, two ears, two hands. But He made each one of us unique, each one special and each one beautiful in His eyes. 

His value system points to inner beauty. It’s the beauty of the heart that He longs to see in all of His children.  We can see this in the beauty of His Son… The Bible does not speak too much of Jesus’s physical looks. Our creator shared Jesus to teach us what attributes shine from the soul. He came to earth to teach us and to show us that these traits are attainable.  

So, when we look for a value system to understand the word beauty … Look to Jesus, Look to His example, close your eyes and think what do you love about Him? Is it His Love? His power? His grace? His kindness? His compassion? And as those thoughts dance in your head. His beautiful face will appear in your thoughts… 

Its Him, Its always Him 

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. Song of Solomon 4:7 ESV. 

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well Psalm 139:14 ESV

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When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them

Romans 12:13 

The meaning of loneliness sadness because one has no friends or company. "feelings of depression and loneliness" (of a place) the quality of being unfrequented and remote; isolation.

There are approximately 25 verses about loneliness in the Bible.

Loneliness is a difficult emotion to write about. It makes me sad. It makes my heart hurt. It makes tears flow. I do think if you breathe oxygen you have felt this feeling at some time in your life. You have felt the anxiety of not belonging. Or the pain of rejection and or isolation.

What I find curious is, you can be in a room filled with hundreds of people and still feel the pains of being lonely. Many people need someone to validate life. Some are loners and are fine in isolation. Some just need to feel that human bond. They need to hear that human voice. They need to feel that sense of belonging.  

During these challenging times. I see, so many hurting hearts. They are crying out for just a little kindness, a little compassion, and are longing for a loving heart to reach out, and care.

Our challenge becomes how can we touch just one lonely heart? Maybe a call, a text, or a facetime.  But it should not stop there. What do we say? How can we help them fill that void in their life they seem to be missing? I will share my thoughts.

I have met a LOVE, that can change life in the blink of an eye. It can fill your days with joy. He will accept your every flaw. He understands your anxieties. He will hold you until morning’s first light. He will share your desires and dreams. He is the light that shines in the darkest hour. I can introduce Him to you. You will find peace and love like you never thought possible.  He is the lover of your soul. He goes by many names.

I call Him Elohim, Sometimes I call Him Yeshua or the Holy Spirit. But no matter what I call them collectively they are LOVEs.  And together they wow me. 

It’s Them, Its always Them. (HIM)

Reach out today and touch a life. Be the difference in one heart today. Your soul will be blessed beyond measure. 

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me Psalms 23:4

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