The clock is always clicking.. don't waste a moment. Tell someone you love them before its too late.

Meaning of time: the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.

"travel through space and time.”.  a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon.

There are approximately 21 verses in the Bible about time.

When did we become a society driven by the tick-tock of a clock? We are always in a rush. Deadlines to meet. Meeting to attended?  We juggle work, home, family, friends? Where does the time go? Do you remember when you were a child it seemed that your birthday and other holidays seem they would never come? But as adults birthdays and holidays come so fast they make our heads spin?? 

Somehow, I feel we need to get back to the basics of stopping long enough to appreciate and make the most out of each given moment. I know we are all tired of hearing no one has to tomorrow promised. However, this word study seems to contradict that statement.

I found in the scriptures we do have tomorrow promised. Please read Ecclesiastes 3:11 it clearly states “He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.’

It also states in James 4;14  Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For 

He has thought of everything and He has left us so many clues.. Why don’t we see them? I guess we are just too busy watching the clock?

So, what do we do with this little nugget of information? I say we take our eye off the clock and focus on Him because our life is but a vapor and in time it will vanish from the earth.

But as we focus on Him. He will teach us what to value. Who to value, When to value. He holds all the secrets in His heart. His beauty is He is willing to share them with His children. We just need to be ready to listen.  

Our Father gave us the moon, the sun, and the stars to guide our days, our nights, our months, and years.  And the tools to learn each valuable lesson. 

I see this as a simple math problem. 

1.   Earthly possessions + Life = Vapor  

2.   Our Heavenly Father + love = Promise of Eternity 

Choices 

It's Him, It's always Him 

He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11

James 4;14  Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now, is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12

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“Love never dies. Love will continue. Love keeps on beating when you're gone. Love never dies once it is in you. Life may be fleeting; love lives on! Life may be fleeting! Love lives on...” 
― Andrew Lloyd Webber, Love Never Dies : Phantom 

Meaning of missing not able to be found because it is not in its expected place

There are 47 verses about missing someone in the Bible.

Missing is such a heartfelt word. Its when someone we have grown to love is not touchable. We can only hear they're a voice in our minds. We can only hear their laughter in our hearts. We can see their smile and look into there eyes in photographs. These feelings of missing the very essence of who they are. These feelings of the longing of days gone by will haunt our souls. They will continue to make our hearts ache until we see them again. 

Missing is a void that feels like you are carrying a hole in your soul. Only time and location can correct. I had an amazing teacher that taught me the value of love by telling me a story. It was a beautiful love story. It pointed out that as we LOVE and make beautiful memories. No matter what happens as long as we LOVE …  Our LOVE never dies. It becomes a part of who we are…It becomes ingrained in our hearts so deeply that It can never be taken away.  So LOVE, LOVE OFTEN, LOVE with all your might !!

Those are the moments that will live on and become part of our soul's DNA for eternity. They will be the memories that we leave with others and take with us as we leave this earth. 

I have also been told a time or two. There are no bad memories allowed in heaven. Isn't that amazing ?? 

But wait if that is the case why are we wasting our time making bad memories? Make memories that will be cherished on earth and in heaven…. LOVE is the ONLY reason that we even exist. 

My teacher's name is Jesus.  You can not get any better than that ??

He is the most amazing LOVE expert I know. His love could not be stopped. It could not be contained. His love has lasted throughout the ages and is still alive today.  

I will admit He found me even when I did not know I was even missing. 

It's Him, It's always Him.

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. John 16:22

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid John 14:27

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Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. — Dorothy M. Neddermeyer

The meaning of anxiety a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome:

There are approximately 53 verses in the Bible that speak of anxiety. 

Fear and Anxiety are emotions that are truly complex.  As I study the word anxiety I can only feel unequipped to truly write this from an educated perspective. I am not a psychologist nor a therapist. But I can speak from my experience. And my wanting to know more about this emotion so I can help the ones I love that suffer at the hands of such a debilitating emotion. I do believe the emotion of fear was a God-given emotion to protect us from danger. 

I feel anxiety seems to manifest itself from prior frightening experience. It leaves a vivid memory in our subconscious mind that forms a trigger that mirrors a fear that we once had.  When these triggers are activated by the mind it can make these emotions come racing to the surface. 

It can cause your pulse to elevate, your palms to sweat, your thoughts to race, and breathing can become labored. The fight or flight thoughts begin to kick in.  It can cause a surge of adrenaline rushing through your body in hopes of assisting you with an action of either fighting or fleeing.  

I do believe the mind is complex and learns to distinguish the difference between a true genuine danger and one that is rising from previous experience. Both can be debilitating and can rob you of living life to its full potential.  It can STOP you from many beautiful life events and people that may have crossed your path. 

Are you aware that even Jesus suffered from anxiety and fear??  It’s documented in the Scriptures, read Mark 14: 32-34

There Jesus taught us that Our Father has left us with many remedies.  The number one answer is to seek His face.  Listen for His whispers.. and ease your grip. We have a tendency to say I am giving this to you Lord please help me, take this from me... 

But too many times I see .. is it just a verbal request?  We offer it to Him with a closed fist. Do we keep the problem tightly protected in the palm of our hands?  I say relax take a deep breath and begin to slowly open your Hands one finger at a time. And when your hands and your heart are fully open.. Ask Him to take this fear from your heart and let all your anxiety flee... 

And when you face your opponent, you may see that it was not worth your inner peace... it was not worth your health, it was not worth your freedom. And perhaps the reason for your anxiety was nothing like the picture in your mind. It may be a learning experience that has made you stronger.. and the issue seems so small, and you will find that it was not worth your thought. 

I do believe it is a constant struggle to leave it with Him. And not pick it up time and time again. But He is our strength. He is our refuge. He is our peace. So I say when the urge comes and fills you with the anxious fight or flight response, that you fly !! Fly into His loving protective arms... and He will see you through. 

Its Him, It’s always Him 

To my family and friends who suffer from anxiety, I am here for you. ♥🙏🏻🕊 I can only offer you my understanding heart, an ear to listen, and a shoulder to lean on. Always remember don't let anxiety rob you of life. Because you are His child.. and He loves you beyond measure.

They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. Mark 14:32-34

‘Do not fear, for I am with you;

Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’Isaiah 41:10

I sought the Lord, and He answered me And delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4

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Meaning of sad feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

There are approximately 24 verses about the word sad in the Bible.

Sad is an emotion we all have felt at some time in our lifetime. Life can be a challenge. Yes, that statement we have all heard is true. “No one said life would be easy.” We all will have life trials, life hurdles, and changes in people, places, and things that can cause us to pause. It can cause us heartbreak and sadness. 

Many we will not be able to control, nor will we even be able to help the outcome. No matter how hard we try. Because we can not control the hearts of others. But on the flip side of sadness, we can feel great love and great joy if we just listen to our Heavenly Father's words and live with them in our hearts. 

Why, Why do we have sadness? Why do things happen to good people? Why is our world so full of hate and discord? I do believe we will never have all the answers. I have heard many say they are making a list of questions they are planning on asking God when they see Him !!  

I think we can help make a difference in our world by how we live and how we love. We need to give those we love and encounter a soft shoulder to lean on. He has given us the tools… Do we try to find them? Do we execute the very words He has spoken? 

I do believe in the saddest times of our lives is when we grow the most. It's when we search for answers. It’s when we hit our knees. It when we learn how to communicate with our first LOVE. It’s when we find a strength that we never knew existed. It’s when we run to our Heavenly Father for comfort.  

Why? Why do we wait until our lives are troubled or when we want something from Him to find Him? Don’t you think that probably breaks His heart? That should make us all very sad. 

I can say I do not feel that I will stand in front of my Heavenly Father with a host of questions.  I will be grateful that I am in His presence. I will be at a loss for words. I will be in awe of His Majesty. His beautiful light will engulf my heart, and fill my soul with His amazing LOVE. 

I do know in my heart that there will be no sadness, no challenges, no hurdles to climb. There will be Joy and happiness and a peace and a love that will not be able to be contained. 

So, if you have sadness if you have any questions to ask Him? Hit your knees and ask Him now because He listening. The question becomes are you tuned into His whispers? Never stop pursuing Him. His word says to pray without ceasing. He will never turn you away. He holds all the answers to all of our questions. We may not understand or even like the answers… But we are all a part of His master plan. So I can only suggest that you get close. really close… close enough to feel his breath… There you will feel Him and He will reveal things as we need to know them. 

Find that feeling of Home that exists in your heart when you are with Him. Feel a LOVE greater than you will be able to even understand. It’s the key that can make all sadness dissipate like a vapor. He is the answer. 

It's Him, It's always Him. 

I am the pursuing child.. that never gives up. I can only keep asking Him “are we there yet?” I will continue to be a work in progress. 

I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. John 17:15

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 

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Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you 1 Peter 5:7

For those of you who follow my blog. You know that I meditate. And there are many times I have a story that unfolds in my mind. Now, I must admit many things have happened on this amazing journey. 

My Father in Heaven, Yashua, and the Holy Spirit have taught me many things… And as you know I am still a work in progress. But have vowed to listen to His voice as I move towards His beautiful light. He reminded me of this meditation today. It was written last year, but it holds a lesson that may speak to someone’s hurting soul.  

This Meditation was written Dec 2018 

I stumbled across a meditation for healing the body .. My thought " I have no complaints" But then I thought my heart❣ still carries a scar. So I settled in made myself comfortable and listened to the narrator. And my mind's eye brought me here. I was laying down on a soft comfortable bed. My arms were stretched out as wide as they would allow. My palms were open facing upward. My feet were crossed at the ankle.. I was drifting into a subconscious peaceful state of mind. When my chest began to open slowly. A radiating light began to illuminate softly from my chest. The light carried flecks of sparkles that began to float upward. I could see my heart. It was not my human heart but it appeared to look like an artist rendition of a 3-dimensional deep red heart ❤. My heart started to open as well allowing more light and flecks to join the existing light. They seemed to join this illuminating dance upward. When my heart opened fully a white dove appeared and in slow motion began to fly upward within this amazing light. There was a peaceful freedom felt.  

This vision lasted for a short while. 

I felt a peace in my heart and love in my soul, and the mediation ended. 

Lesson: When your heart is open and you give what is hurting you to God.  The Holy Spirit will free your soul. Thus, giving you an indescribable peace in your heart. Knowing that God is

now holding the cause of your heartache in his hands and will handle it from here.

I guess that saying is True: LET GO and Let God…

Its Him, It's always Him. 

He Still WOW’s me… 

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The meaning of answer a thing said, written, or done to deal with or as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation.

The word answer became a challenge. I could not find with my usual searching just how many times the word answer appears in the Bible?? 

However, what I did find was, the pages are filled with answers. Are they in a secret language of long ago? Did they write God’s word so many would not understand? The answers may be hidden between the lines. Or are the answers hidden in the hearts of believers?  

But are the answers truly hidden? Or does it take the unlocking of our heart to understand how our Heavenly Father speaks to our souls and answers our concerns and questions? 

My journey has placed my heart on such a big fact-finding mission… I have had so many questions? Some answers I found by reading the very words that our Father crafted through so many trusted souls. He did it so eloquently and with such precision and meticulous care. He gives us so many clues. 

The answers have remained the same throughout the ages. He has a common thread that can be discovered.  But what are we doing to uncover what He is trying to tell us??

We must be willing to pursue an understanding of the passages. I have found some answers by spending quiet time with Him… I have discovered some answers through meditations... He is such a wealth of information. I do believe we will never know all the answers in our lifetime… I do believe He has so much to teach us, but in our human state, it’s so mind-boggling to fully understand.  

However, there is one simple answer. It is the common thread that runs so vividly through the pages of the Bible… Our heavenly Father has presented this answer to us in so many ways. But sometimes we get so engrossed in wanting answers to things that we forget to look at the simple answer … He holds the key to unlock our hearts so we can hear and understand God’s language of Love. 

We must not over complicate and search for answers that may redirect our focus. If you will give Him your heart and let Him tenderly unlock the secret that has been hidden deep within your soul.  You will understand His words, You will understand His will. You will understand His Love… 

He is our amazing clue. He is our common thread, He is the Master locksmith… He is the ONLY one with the keys to our heart He is the only answer worth pursuing. 

Whisper His name, Call Him, Feel Him.  Yeshua HaMashiach

Its Him, It's always Him. 

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life John 3:16

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