Every day is a gift from God. Learn to focus on the Giver and enjoy the gift! Joyce Meyer. 

Meaning of giving: providing love or other emotional support; caring.

There are approximately 23 verses in the Bible about giving. 

It seems once again the holidays are just around the corner…Its seems to come faster and faster each year..  Fall leaves, Pumpkins, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Baby Jesus. 

I have noticed over the years that this time of year brings out the giving spirit in those once dormant hearts. 

When I opened the Bible to see what the Bible says about giving. I found out there are 4 types of giving in the Bible... The list is outlined below.. 

1. Alms. Alms is anything given to relieve the poor. It could be money, food, clothing, shelter, etc. ... 

2. Tithe. Abraham tithed before the Law. Moses penned it in the Law. ... 

3. Offering. An offering is anything given over and above the Tithe. ... 

4. Grace. Grace giving is the goal for the Christian.

When I see this list, to me it only scratches the surface.. Not to make light of the written word. I do agree with what is written. And we should abide with what is written in this masterpiece we call the Bible. God left this amazing book to guide our lives. 

But to me, the question should be… Am I a giver ? Do I give to the one who created me? Do we ask, "Father what do you need?" I feel we are all guilty of coming with wants, needs, desires, and wishes ? 

Do we, ever stop and think what does God need? Do we make time to listen? Do we spend time with Him? Do we give Him our love? Do we give Him our hearts? 

Or are we guilty of only coming to Him when we are in trouble or need something ?

The true act of giving should come from the heart. It should be free.. It should be unselfish.. It should not want anything in return. It should not keep score. 

Its my opinion selfish giving is truly is not giving… It is an act from the calculated mind.. and void of the heart.  

God unselfishly gave all humanity His beloved Son. So all His Children  could have everlasting life… This monumental gift can never be repaid no matter how hard we try.

We can only search our hearts and ask ourselves are we a giver to our Heavenly Father,  His Beloved Son, and to God’s very breath that we know as the Holy Spirit? Do we come with open arms to embrace Him? 

Or do we come with open hands wanting something from Him ? I say be a giver to our Creator, He is looking for those unselfish hearts.. 

I do believe that selfishness will not be a word or act that will be allowed in Heaven… So open your heart and free your mind and give the best of yourself to the true Giver. 

Its Him, Its always Him !!

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  / Sinners prayer 

Inspiring Music:  

Hello (God it's me) Lyric Video B/W - Myracle Holloway ®2016 Myracle Mile Music

Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness... Mother Teresa..

Meaning of face: the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.

There are approximately 68 verses in the Bible that mention the word face.

The human face holds such beautiful mastery. What kind of imagination does it take to create us all the same, but yet we all have a multitude of special unique traits in each of us... eyes, nose, lips and the list goes on and on.. 

I want to know how He does it. I yearn to look upon the face that holds such wonder in His hands. I want to look into His eyes. Do you ever wonder what God looks like? We are all familiar with the scripture. Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them KJV.

So, indulge me, and let’s let our imagination run away with us for a few minutes. Closes your eyes and imagine God with me. What do you see? 

I would love to describe what I see... 

I see Him strong in stature. I see His hands large tan with skin that shows that He is not afraid of hard work... I see His Hair course white, but it is peppered with black and grey tone streaks. His beauty radiates from within. It casts an aura that will engulf your soul. His face shows wisdom and kindness. He has a few lines near his eyes these lines show that He is a wiser older soul. He has a grey beard neatly trimmed. And He has a beautiful welcoming smile. It’s a smile that will warm any man's heart. I left His eyes for last. Because they are mesmerizingly beautiful, deep blue and they speak to your soul without uttering a word. Just standing anywhere in His proximity you will feel a love that is beyond description.  His beauty is soulfully felt in our hearts. Tears will stream down your face just to be in His powerful love overflow. 

Well, if you closed your eyes with me. Share with me what you saw or felt?? Even if what we saw is totally different in our minds. Know He will always look the same in our hearts… Because it’s His love that will show its amazing beautiful face! 

Its Him, It's always HIM!! 

Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. 1 Chronicles 16:11

Make Your face to shine upon Your servant;

Save me in Your lovingkindness. Psalm 31:16

This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. Psalms 24:6

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  / Sinners prayer 

Inspiring Music:  I See Love (by Third Day with lyrics)

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  / Sinners prayer 

Inspiring Music:  

The Afters - I Will Fear No More (Official Lyric Video)

The attraction is only intense when mystery is involved.

Meaning of mystery something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

The word mystery is in the Bible approximately 43 times

Wow this word is so deep!  There are so many that, we do not understand in this life.. Our physical mind tries to gather the facts and then attempts to analyze the input and attempts to come to a reasonable conclusion..  

There are many mysteries in our world.. But when we cross the line and look at the spiritual world of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit they are so vast they are beyond the realm of human thinking. 

Sure there are facts that we can gather and get a better understanding and grow our head knowledge of the Trinity. But there are things we will never truly know while our hearts continue to beat here on earth..

I will admit I have been on the most amazing discovery journey of my life.. With God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit and I have only begun to, scratch the surface.

However, I see, hear, and feel His mystery at every turn... The excitement of knowing Him creates a magnetic pull on our hearts.. and fills our souls with a hunger to know more and more of Him. 

I do envision Him as a very skilled lover of our souls.. He knows when to love, He knows when to wait, He knows when and how to reveal that peek into His Heart.. He knows us so well He knows what will speak to our soul and how to keep our interest.. it’s a mystery to me How He keeps us all straight? 

Once we have felt His Love we will have a insatiable desire to chase Him.. I do believe that part of the mystery is when we start to (think)with our spiritual hearts.. Because that is where we begin to get a clearer image of who He truly is. It’s there when we begin to witness such wonder and feel His presence within our soul.. I do believe His mystery is part of the very essence of who He is...  I am finding God’s mystery can be found in His capacity to LOVE.. In His Beautiful Son and In His very breath that we grow to know as the Holy Spirit...  His mystery captures hearts.. 

It’s Him, It’s  Him. 

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. Colossians 2:2 NIV

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  / Sinners prayer 

Inspiring Music:  Don Moen - I Want to Know You More | Praise and Worship Music

Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life. – John Updike 

Meaning of Rain:  moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops:

In the KJV Bible, Rain is mentioned approximately 94 times. 

The rain has such an amazing cycle. The four stages of this cycle consist of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.  

This Heavenly gift is such a substantial product for our very existence. And has danced upon this earth since the beginning of time. It is even recorded in scriptures that it rained for 40 days and 40 nights... And a flood cleansed the earth giving us the opportunity of a do-over!! Well, when I look around I am concerned about just how well God thinks we are doing??? Hmm. 

Not to dwell on that question because I do believe it could cause some anxiety and many heated discussions. So I will take the high ground and move on... 

Did you know our bodies are made up of over 50 percent water? Water is responsible for photosynthesis, which produces breathable oxygen. Water is also responsible for our food supply... I could go on... But I will ask you... 

Have you truly looked at the rain... Have you ever just stopped and listened to its rhythmic sound? There is such beauty with each droplet as it comes racing toward the ds earth and then with a sudden stop, it is dispersed into multiple droplets that quench the parched ground and bring forth new life...Rain also has such beautiful cleansing properties... 

When I think of Raindrops... I see them much like our tears. They both fall when things become heavy..  and when they fall they cleanse the air or the soul... 

When we take the moments to stop and see all the amazing wonders our Heavenly Father thought of in just seven days it boggles the mind...He is truly the only amazing wonder !! 

It's Him. It's always Him. 

“And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. Genesis 7:12

Deuteronomy 32:2 “Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.”

Proverbs 16:15 “When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.”

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  / Sinners prayer 

Inspiring Music:  Rain Upon My Life with Lyrics | Everything Changes | New Creation Worship

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”
 

Meaning of hymns a religious song or poem of praise to God. 

Originally modeled on the Book of Psalms and other poetic passages (commonly referred to as "canticles") in the Scriptures Christian hymns are generally directed as praise to the Christian God. Many refer to Jesus Christ either directly or indirectly.

Music has played such a significate role in my journey.  I became quite excited when I discovered Music living within the passages of the Bible and they all point to our Heavenly Loves. The Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit. 

As I researched this word and tried to understand what make a song a Hymn? I discovered there is a controversy around Hymns VS Worship music.. Some have defined hymns as singing about God, while newer worship songs are singing to God. However, that in itself is interchangeable depending who you are speaking with. 

Many studies have proven music can have benefits to our cardiovascular health. The potential benefits suggest that Music can directly trigger physiological changes that modulate blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.

So how did this happen?  How did man find this melodic way of speaking to our Father’s heart?  I am a firm believer.  It must have started with the beat of His loving heart. Every beat of the human heart represents His gift of life … Our very own body is a rhythmic beat planned by God.. From the heart beat to the blood that travels though our bodies making up our pulse… There is such a subtleness about His gift of music. We carry it wherever we go..

So I do believe in our quest to offer God gifts in exchange for His gift of Life and Love. Man attempted to give God gifts that would please our Creator. Many offerings were made.. But the very beat of their hearts and the pulse of life, created beats of life that were songs to God's ears… 

These very beats along with our prayer language merged into songs of adoration for our Creator.  It is my belief that when we sing songs of praise and worship He is well pleased. What an amazing way to celebrate life with the very one who breathed life into our existence. With the beat.. the beat of life and love and words from the heart… 

It's my opinion Hymns and Worship songs are very much the same.. Hymns seems to be a formal expression of love.. And Worship Songs are a Hymn style song that has evolved over time.. So I say it is up to the heart and soul that is communicating with our Heavenly Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit… Just feel His Heart BEAT and let the music play.

It’s Him, It’s always Him

Its Hymn.  FEEL IT! SING IT!  TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL!!  

He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;

Many will see and fear

And will trust in the Lord Psalm 40:3

And Mary said:“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. Luke 1:46-55

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  / Sinners prayer 

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Inspiring Music:  Beckah Shae - Heartbeat (Official Video)

Meaning of delicate easily broken or damaged; fragile. 

The word delicate is referenced in 62 verses in the Bible.

The word delicate came to mind as soft as a whisper. It penetrated my heart and lingered on my mind with a scent of love. It moved like a raindrop on a window pain.. it can be heard in a newborn baby's cry. 

Our skin can feel the delicate breeze against our skin. 

Our lives are a sweet delicate gift from our Heavenly Father.  

His romance moves our souls to bloom like a delicate flower. His voice can come as a faint whisper or a roaring thunder. He loves us so much He gave us His delicate baby boy. 

This beautiful life.. grew into an amazing man that has been loved and cherished by many. But there were those that scoffed and wounded His body and soul. He was such an amazing man that He continues to offer love and forgiveness to anyone who may have wounded His heart. He offers anyone who craves that delicate love, a beautiful relationship. He speaks to our delicate hearts words of love. 

His presence leaves that scent of love that can lift you to a higher realm of existence.  This love will penetrate your heart and linger for eternity.. He comes as soft and delicate as a breeze against our skin. Just one drop of His blood can move mountains.. He is delicate... in His touch but He is a mighty warrior. 

How does He know how to give us what we need? How is it that He can touch my heart so tenderly and fight your battle and yet see and hear that delicate baby’s cry all the same time? Who can be everything to everyone? How does He keep it straight?  I do know there is strength in numbers and when you combine the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit there is nothing that can not be accomplished.  Together They radiate a beautiful spiritual love that can boggle the mind. They are a force of power that can not be stopped.. 

I for one search for Them daily. As I meditated today I felt Their delicate whisper across my skin. My heart leapt as His presence was felt in my soul. We can see their mighty power as they work wonders in our lives. We just need to be open to receive this beautiful delicate gift of LOVE. We are will always be a delicate part of Him. 

It’s Him. it’s always Him

Revelation 21:1-27 

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. 

Agape is a term referring to love, "the highest form of love, charity" and "the love of God for man and of man for God". 

Skin the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal:

There are 29 verses in the Bible about skin. 

Do we ever just think of skin? What is it? What is it’s purpose?? Did you know that our skin is made up of 60 percent water 💦...

When this curious word came to us to study? I thought Skin what an odd thing to study when this is a Bible word study.  

And then my mind went in many different directions. Skin is amazing as it protects and holds all things together for a greater purpose.. human life.

I thought of the ones who have suffered from skin issues. In Biblical times many suffered from a skin diseased know as leprosy they were cast away and treated unkindly?  It is written Jesus healed them from their own internal prison.  

Unfortunately, there are times even today. That some treat others as though they have this dreaded illness. Which brings such heartfelt pain.

I do believe skin is skin it may carry different pigmentation but at the end of the day, it’s still skin. Making all mankind the same yet uniquely different.

And then there are many quotes about skin.. but the one that stands out the most in my mind is a quote from renowned investor Warren Buffett “Skin in the game.” 

Which clearly points are you all in? Will you stand strong and take the risk? So we must ask ourselves when it comes to our Heavenly Father, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit are we all in? Do we have our “skin in the game” of life? 

Or do we give our Creator one day a week? One devotion per day? Or one closing prayer at night? 

Each of us will have different degrees of skin in the game? 

10%, 50%, 75% or 100%..let’s be real honest? Only you and our Creator knows the answer.

I do know from reading His word the 3N1 has 100% of Skin in the Game. He has proven it time and time again. 

It’s Him, it’s always Him 

"Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." Romans 8:5, NIV: 

“My bone clings to my skin and my flesh, And I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth. Job 19:20

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer

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Inspiring Music Seal - I've Got You Under My Skin (Audio)

Thank you to all my followers for being a part of this incredible journey. 

Wishing you a day of His abundant love !! 

Meaning of courageous: not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

The word courageous is used six times in the (KJV) bible.

What is it in our human makeup that makes some of us courageous in times of trouble and some of us crumble like a cookie?? Some are willing to give up their own lives to save someone they do not even know. 

When trouble arises do we run to help? Or do we run away and hide ?? Life has many challenges, health, financial, relationships. During my life, I have witnessed single parents having the courage to step up to the plate for their children time and time again. I have seen friends come and stand firm and offer a shoulder when life got  messy. I have seen families hold each other up during life trials.  I have witnessed courage in the face of life-threatening illnesses. 

I do believe courage comes in all sizes from the simplest gesture to the biggest heroic event. But where and how do we get the strength to execute this type of courage? 

In my quest to understand this word I looked to people that in my opinion have shown courage. And I found that each one has a uniqueness about the act. However, there is one thing that I have witnessed. It is not seen in all who display courage. There are some that have this beautiful peace that can be seen and felt when you are around them. 

How do they have such peace, such courage, such love ?? There does seem to be a common denominator. It seems to come from a deep place within the soul. It is a God-given unexplainable peace and strength.. sometimes it boggles the mind... 

I do feel we should keep God closer than our own skin.. because life is fragile and having Him in our lives before we are put through any test definitely gives us a Divine edge.  Don’t wait. Have the courage to stand up and make Him the center of your life.. and reap the rewards now !! He is the true gift of life! 

It’s Him, it’s always Him 

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 

1 John 4:18 

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer 

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