"Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." ~ Helen Keller

Meaning of Fidelity faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. 

The word Fidelity is in the Bible approximately  21 times. 

Let’s be honest do we use this word very often in our daily lives? I do not hear it, do you? 

However, I find it sad when our world uses a variation of this word. And it’s unfortunate that it is used way too often! It can be devastating and cause great scars on the heart... 

I also find it strange how I see the word... 

The word “In” added to today’s word truly changes it completely. It would seem to me if someone was “in” fidelity this state it would be a good thing? ... but surprisingly that is not the case.. Infidelity or adultery is one of the most frequently and severely condemned sins in the Bible. Adultery is mentioned 52 times, and fidelity is only mentioned 21 times. 

I have tasted life long enough to see both the beauty and the devastation both of these words can cause... I will admit, I myself have had few scars hidden in my soul caused by the ugly “in" word. 

It is truly interesting when I look back to that time in my life. God had me in His care and brought me through a difficult time even when I did not know it was Him.  His fidelity for His children is staggering. And I love Him for keeping me in His care during that life trial. He has proven to me that victory can be found in His unwavering LOVE. He is all “in” ... He is “in” love with His creations... He abides “in” me ... 

He is the true example of Fidelity. His loyalty has been taken for granted by many of us. We seem to look for Him when things are dark or become difficult to handle... I had to search my heart and ask,  have I been loyal to the one who has never let me down? Have I been loyal to the one who has loved me unconditionally since the beginning of time?  

Then It made me wonder do I possess that fidelity trait toward Him?  Or do I only look for Him when it’s convenient? Or when I hit my knees in anguish? I can only say like many of us, I am still a work in progress...  And pray that now that my heart has a new appreciation for Him and for who He truly is,  that my loyalty will never wavier. 

It’s Him, Its always Him. 

Know that Yahweh your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commands. Deuteronomy 7:9

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalms 23:3 

And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” Matthew 19:9

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

Bible Verses from KJV, ESV / Sinner's Prayer

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Unfailing Love - Chris Tomlin [With Lyrics]

I Am the Light of the World 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

Going from an introvert to sharing a peek into my heart has put me through a wide range of emotions. But I feel I have been given a gift to share. So here I am standing here way out of my comfort zone. I am so thankful to you the listener for taking the time to listen to my thoughts as I open my heart.  I will share a story that transpired in my mind's eye.. as meditated.  Have you ever felt helpless to help others in these challenging times?  I know someone that can change everything. 

Love is a commitment; love is a relationship that never gives up. 

The Meaning of committed: feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or job; wholeheartedly dedicated.

There are approximately 89 verses in the Bible about commitment.

The word brought me to tears… Because my mind went to Jesus, and the last words he uttered in our world. 

In Luke: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do" "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise" (in response to one of the two thieves crucified next to him) "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" 

He came to earth with a mission. He came to teach us about life and love. He wanted to instill values that would free our spirits and help make where we live a paradise. However, it seems that we can never get it right… Some do… Some try… and others still turn their backs… And that breaks my heart… 

I have had the beautiful experience of getting to know Them The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. Together they are a beautiful loving work of art. They carry so much depth I am afraid I will never get to know everything about them in this lifetime.  I have felt His love deep in my soul… And I know without any hesitation that He has committed to LOVE us further than we can earn or deserve. 

What can we do to show you we are committed to growing this love you have given us? We ask you, "What can we do?"  "Can we read our Bible every day?" "Can we go to church on Sunday?" "Can we volunteer?" "Can we help others?" "Can I forgive my fellowmen?" Can we love..... others. 

You have given us so much, tell us what can we do to show you we are committed?? 

All the actions above are wonderful and should be part of our daily lives. However, they are not the answer He is searching for.… We must love God with all our hearts, all our minds, and all of our souls. If we can accomplish this, all the above actions will come naturally without thought or price. I can say from experience loving Him is truly one of the easiest, most rewarding, loving experience you will ever encounter … 

Many will read this and say what about Jesus and the Holy Spirit?

I can only share what is in my heart. They are my 3N1… I call them LOVEs… and that my friend is for The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit… Because they are all one in my heart, my mind, and my soul… And yes commitment takes work, time, and effort. But I must say the rewards are heavenly. 

And for those of you that are still not ready to make that type of long-term commitment. 

I do think Jesus will say again, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”  Because He gave His life as a commitment to the world, His Father, and you! He committed to always love you. And nothing in Heaven and on earth will stop His Love... Now that is a WOW commitment !! 

He will never give up on you!!  

It's Him, It's always Him.

"And I will leave you with these parting words. A long-term commitment to LOVE Him can be a beautiful journey… Why wait, dive into His Love today your life will never be the same. 

‘Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your  strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 

 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 

 “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 1 John 4:20 

 “And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decree and obey his commands, as at this time.”1 Kings 8:61 

“But God still loved us with such great love. He is so rich in compassion and mercy.”Ephesians 2:4 TPT

Photography Design & Written by Lori Garner

Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from Youtube 

Red Rocks Worship ~ No Other Love (Lyrics)

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. - James 1:12

Meaning of determined:  having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it:

Determined is in approximately 22 verses in the Bible. 

As I tried to understand the meaning of the word determined the more determined I became to pursue the answer to what is it that makes someone determined to achieve any goal in life? Is it a personality trait? Is it something that is taught to us by our parents? Or do our life trials affect our drive, strength, and determination? I do believe all of them can affect how we respond to a goal set before us.  We all have many goals that we try to achieve as we travel through this life. 

So, how does the word determined to affect our spiritual walk? Are we determined to know our Heavenly Father? Are we determined to grow in His word? Are we determined to build a relationship with Jesus? Are we determined to understand the role of the Holy Spirit?

I can only draw from my own experience.  Many of you that have followed me know I had a significant Holy Spirit experience. I say His love rocked my world. On that day He turned me upside down, inside out, and gently placed me on my feet, and said go… And I did, with each passing day I became more determined to know more about my Heavenly Father, His beautiful Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. My desire and determination grew as I discovered the many wonders of His Love, His gentleness, and His grace. 

However, as I peeled back this word that has so much power, so much drive, so much focus. I began to realize a beautiful revelation, and I don’t understand why I did not see this before? He is such a master of intrigue, such a master of gently guiding us. It was Him all along. From the moment He was born His mission was determined by His Father, there was no space for error. He was hyper-focused and met the goal set before Him… It did not matter how hard it was. It did not matter how much pain and agony He had to suffer... He never let His determination waver. 

He was determined to set my spirit free. He was determined to lead me gently home one day at a time.   He was determined to love me beyond this life. He had claims on my life since the beginning of time.  Who is this power? Who has this kind of stamina that they never give up? Who is so determined to LOVE me that He will move Heaven and Earth to prove His love?

It's Him, Oh My God… It's always Him. 

“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.”

Psalms 27:4 KJV

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” Hebrews 12:1 KJV

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from Youtube 

Mack Brock - I Am Loved (Official Lyric Video)

What you are is God's gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.” - Hans urs von Balthasar.   

The meaning of Christian: A believer in Christ.  

To our surprise, the word Christian is only used three times in the New Testament.   

Have you ever been asked if you are a Christian? Have you ever said I am a Christian? Have you ever truly understood why you would use the word Christian?  

 If this word held such status, why wouldn't they have used it more than three times in the Bible? How did this word come into existence? My curious mind brought me here:

The word is derived from the word Christ. That is what most of us see without investigating why we use this label to describe ourselves and this class of people. As a follower of Christ, there is an underlying current of not being accepted in many circles. Perhaps this is how this word became a label. 

Many will believe you are strange. Many will shun you; many will run. And we will find that using this word allows us to belong to a group of “like-minded” people. It will enable us to feel we are not alone in this mysterious walk of following Christ.   

But indeed, it is a unique and personal state of existence for each man, woman, and child. Because we genuinely must walk and build our relationship with Christ alone. It is a walk of commitment and falling in love with Him daily. 

 However, that said, we find comfort in being a part of a Christian network of believers.  It allows us to learn from those who have traveled this road before us.  But I ask, has the word lost its luster over time. Has it become a loose label to describe many people who genuinely do not even know why they use this word? Are we going through the motions? Are we there for the right reasons? 

 Many have built a relationship with Christ and have the confidence to be unashamed to stand alone. They have no issues with saying I am a believer of Christ. I am a follower of His teachings. I understand His doctrine. I love Him and will share His Love with anyone who will listen!  

I am a spiritual work in progress, and every day, I work on strengthening my relationship with my Creator. And if you need a label to describe me, I will not take it personally. You can call me a Christian, you can call me a believer, you can call me a follower, you can call me spiritual, you can call me fanatic, you can call me crazy. I am confident in my relationship with HIM, and unless you have felt Him stirring in your soul, you will never understand.   

 Giving me a label only shows your insecurities. He is where my strength lies. He is where my forgiveness starts. He is where my LOVE for you begins, and it is because of... 

It’s Him. It’s always Him.   

 "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him." Psalm 28:7   

 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." Colossians 3:13  

 "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. " Psalm 16:11

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from Youtube 

In Christ Alone - Natashia Midori (with lyrics)

As we approach this special CHRISTmas season I would like to ask you.
Do we take words for granted?  Do we say them and sing them without truly feeling them.  Do we read the Bible and skip through the words without much thought?  

This past year has been an amazing time with words.  A friend and I have just about completed a 365 Day Bible Word study. And it has proven to be the most amazing eye and heart-opening experience. 

Today I invite you to walk with me while I share our adventure with the word Adore.  


Click on the link below for more details on the Triune LOVEs Me word study. 
I pray that you will try it and I hope you will find it to be a wonderful tool to open your heart to love beyond our understanding. 

Photography Design & Written by Lori Garner

Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from Youtube

Passion - O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be) ft. Melodie Malone

The call of God is not just for a select few but for everyone. Whether I hear God’s call or not depends on the condition of my ears, and exactly what I hear depends upon my spiritual attitude.”― Oswald Chambers

- Zac Poonen

Meaning of Spiritual: Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. I'm responsible for his spiritual welfare". Relating to religion or religious belief.

There are approximately 33 verses about spiritual life in the Bible. There are also approximately 75 verses about spirituality. Some search and find many different ways to achieve this state of mind. 

There are earthly, men and women that claim that they can teach us the steps of “ONENESS”. Some add meditation. Some add yoga as a form of exercise. Some teach breathing techniques. I am not here to disprove their teachings. 

I can only share my thoughts and my heart. I personally have always thought of myself in the spiritual sense. Without doing any of the above rituals. I am not sure why? I had no religious background. I just have always felt our spiritual essence is who we truly are. We are just wrapped up in this human body. 

Now we could take this word deeper and ask what is the difference between the spirit and the soul?  It is my understanding our soul is our mind, will, and emotions. This is the part where we think and feel. 

It is in our spirit that the Holy Spirit comes to reside when we become born again and we accept Jesus within our hearts. When that happens, our spirit becomes “ALIVE” because it has finally connected to its first LOVE.

Now I am speaking to you from my personal experience. My soul must have been dormant as I hid my true feelings for so many years. I did feel deeply but kept my thoughts hidden within, and made all my decisions with my mind. And my soul had no choice but to follow… And my spirit laid very still and was buried deep within my heart. So deep I did not feel its presence. 

But then one day on a lonely road in Triune, Tennessee my Heavenly King arrived to set my spirit free. I did not know Him. But I felt His LOVE. It’s a love like no other. It defies all imagination. When you are touched by Him. Your spirit responds and becomes alive. Your heart opens and life takes on new meaning. Everything you see, touch, feel, smell, and hear heightens and becomes rich and vibrant. As if you are seeing the beauty of life for the first time. 

As your spirits grow to know this Majestic King you will want to follow Him with every essence of who you are. You will find that your heart, spirit, and soul will be in one accord and want to follow Him to the ends of the earth for eternity. 

His passion to love us further than we deserve creates a love story for each of His children. It's a powerful love that has transcended all time and space. As you become comfortable with this new-found life. You will begin to lead with your spirit and soul and then your mind and body will have no choice but to follow. 

I have been asked are you a Christian? I find this to be a label that I do not use. But If you are asking if I follow my Heavenly King, the answer is yes… My spirit fell in love with Him the day He set me free. 

It's Him, It's always Him.

The answer to the above question lies in my heart. When asked if I am Christian, I say I am Spiritual, and He is now a part of me.

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ read more.

The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:5-8

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from Youtube

Grace Williams Your Anointing

To know Him is to love Him.. Awake my soul... ALIVE.... 🥰

Meaning of awake: stop sleeping; wake from sleep:

There are approximately 100 verses pointing to the word awake in the Bible.

What is this clock we carry within? Our circadian rhythm is a beautiful God-given gift given to each at birth...It runs on a 24-hour cycle and is commonly known as our sleep cycle... 

How do we miss every little detail that is such a miracle?  When we truly take the time to study God's wonders we can see such a beautifully amazing mind... 

I can only speak to my life’s experiences... How do we miss these intricate details or are we just asleep in the literary sense???? 

What does it mean to be awake? I think this question could be answered in a few different ways. The alarm goes off and we stumble around in a semiconscious state of mind... Are we so robotic in our routine?  That one day bleeds on to another? Early in my journey, I said I felt like my life was stagnant. How many of you can relate? 

But then one day on a lonely road in Tennessee everything changed... I had a spiritual encounter that thrust my circadian rhythm into overdrive...  I felt more alive and awake than I have ever felt in my life... My energy level soared, my eyes witnessed the beauty in every leaf, every flower, every sunset. My ears heard music that spoke to my soul of a love greater than I have ever known. 

And this encounter, left me searching for answers. It left me with a desire to share this love with anyone who would listen... So what happened that day? It was a gift... My Heavenly Father said it was time!!! Time to wake up my beloved and embark on a beautiful journey. There will be nothing on this earth that will compare.   It comes from a soulful place within our hearts, and He is the key that will unlock the beauty that awaits.

There are so many souls waiting to be awakened by our Heavenly Father but how when where? How do wake up our soul?? I do not claim to have the answers.  Each person is uniquely called in His perfect timing... We can only be ready to take His hand and embark on the most amazing and important journey of our lives...

It's Him, it's always Him 

Awake... Life will never be the same!

“Everything that becomes clear to see is in the light. That is why it says: ‘Wake up, you people who are asleep! Rise up from among the dead people! Then Christ will shine his light on you.’” Ephesians 5:14 EASY

“‘Write this to the angel of the church at Sardis: “This is the important message to you from the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know everything that you do. I know that people praise you. They think that you are alive. But that is not true, because really you are dead in your spirits. Wake up! Your lives as believers are nearly dead! You must become strong again. You have not done everything right that my Father God wanted you to do. That is what I have discovered about you.” Revelation 3:1-2 EASY

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from Youtube

Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour (Lyrics)