“Be less religious and discover for yourself how to be intimate with God.” 
― Sunday Adelaja 

 Meaning of deeper extending far down from the top or surface: very intense or extreme.

Do we ever stop and dig deeper into life? Do we truly take the time to know ourselves? Our wants? Our passions? Our desires? Or do we skim through life just touching the surface

!! Or do we dive deeper? 

When I started my discovery of this word in the Bible it did not seem to take me to the same place my heart wandered.  Can we measure love?  How deep is our love for God? Can and does it grow deeper each day? Or are we satisfied with the status quo??? Do we go through our daily rituals? Read our Bible say our devotionals and start our day and give Him no other thought until the next morning where we do the same routine? How do we go deeper? How does this spiritual love for Him grow into an intimate affair of our hearts... 

We must put Him first in our lives. We must invest our time. We must give Him our heart. We must speak words of love from our soul... We must become as intimate with Him as the breath we take into our lungs... 

How deep is your love ??  It is a choice... with the most beautiful destination... 

It’s Him, It’s always Him! 

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!  So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Rev. 13:15

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The word enthrall is an interesting word I truly am not sure why it appeared in the middle of my prayer time today.. But He laid it upon my heart and I definitely needed to explore this word further.. 

Are we enthralled by Him, are we fascinated by His heavenly presence in our lives, or are we too busy and dismiss His grace, His kindness, and His love??? 

When I began to peel back the true meaning of this word it made me have a Hmm moment.  

The root of this word is Thrall. 

Thrall" then, as now, meant "bondage" or "slavery"; it comes from an Old Norse word, "thraell," which is probably related to an Old High German word for servant.

I did find over 100 verses that point to the word servant. I do believe many see this word and our egos began to get in the way...  Servant ...!!! No, I am better than being a servant?  I have worked hard to be who I am... our egos do get in the way !! 

But then this word lead me here !! 

If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26 

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

I am not sure how or why but He gently leads me on the most amazing spiritual insights ... 

I am so enthralled by Him!!! How could I not be?? To serve Him opens such a world of love and wonder !!!

He fascinates me !!! His love has captured my heart... 

It’s Him. it’s always Him!!! 

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. Matthew 25:21 

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.  Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.  Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[a] serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:9 -13

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“Your outer beauty will capture the eyes, your inner beauty will capture the heart.” Steven Aitchison

Meaning of beautiful- pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically:

There are 40 instances where the Bible speaks of beauty. 

When this word landed in my mind, my mind drifted to what society has deemed as beautiful.  How many of us are lured into those television commercials that seem to dictate what beauty should be ??? I do feel they give us false information and make many beautiful souls feel inadequate. These set goals have been driven by what man has outlined as beautiful.  We have been guided by unrealistic expectations and opinions of other judgmental minds... 

However,  I do feel beauty goes much, much deeper. It is documented in scripture that God has made us in His image. 

“Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us." NLT 

How do we not see this beauty in all people, places, and things?  How do we not see? Have we lost the ability to truly see beauty? Have we lost this gift?

I do believe we must understand and truly see His beauty before we can recognize it in others. His beauty radiates from within. It comes from His Love, His Kindness, His compassion for all His beautiful creations ... 

It’s when that ugly word judgment comes into play that we miss out on the beauty before us.

Close your eyes and see Him with your soulful eyes... you will see and feel the essence of His beauty... It’s is beyond what our physical mind can even begin to understand. Just think if we could do this exercise with others... The outer appearance is not where the beauty lies... It’s how they make you feel within your soul... Feel the beautiful essence that radiates from within the one before you... Because that is where our true beauty lies... it’s in the love, in the kindness, in the compassion that you radiate from within your heart and soul.

He made each one of us uniquely beautiful in His image... He is a master at His trade... turn your eyes away from the judgment of man and look to our Creator for the validation we seek... 

Shine the beauty that lies within you... 

It’s Him. It’s always Him 

Proverbs 27:19 “Just as water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.”Andes

Solomon 4:7 “You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.”

“The Master is here and He is calling for you.  She quickly rose to find Him and fell at His feet.”  John 11. 

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See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. 1 John 3:1 

Meaning of bitter (of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment 

The word bitter is in the Bible 218 times...

If it seems to you that I have been distant and I have not been writing and posting as often ... your right... does the word aloof come to mind??? There is a reason driving my mood. I have been in process of moving from one city to another. 

The last word I shared on my podcast two weeks ago was destiny ...  I do believe I am on a  destiny train and God is my conductor...  I am not sure where this road will take me. I can only trust Him with each new chapter. 

An unprompted opportunity fell in our laps to move. We currently enjoyed living in Spring Hill, TN. 

However many of you know that my Holy Spirit encounter happened in a city by the name of Triune.  Now color me surprised the new location is in TRIUNE, TN.   Ahh, destiny ...To further share,  I like many did not even know what the word Triune meant???

To my surprise, I discovered it means Trinity... Why do we ever doubt that God is in control??? ... 

I am in the home in Spring Hill where many spiritual things happened to me... It will always hold my Triune heartfelt memories because it’s where I fell in love with God!!  

It's there He gently guided me on the most amazing spiritual journey of my life. He introduced me to His beautiful Son and His very breath we know as the Holy Spirit spoke words of love to my soul..

At the moment I fell in love with Him I thought who does that? Who falls in love with God?  And I felt that many of my friends and family would think I she is losing her mind... 

A lot of understanding and growth happened since that beautiful day... And I found out that many people fall in love with God.. I was just too new to this spiritual gift to know it. 

I can tell you this is a bittersweet moment because I am leaving this location behind to return to where He loved me first..... This new location is on the very same lonely road in Triune, Tn. where He touched my soul for the very first time...  What an amazing moment in time... 

And if you still think I am losing my mind... I can only pray you to find Him..  because there is nothing on this earth that can compare... 

All life, All Love begins with 

Him... the beautiful part of this journey with my Triune Loves is there is no end ... 

I am trusting Him.. to show me the way through this next adventure... 

It’s Him, It’s always Him. 

In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back. Isaiah 38:17

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"In revival, God is not concerned about filling empty churches, He is concerned about filling empty hearts." ~ Leonard Ravenhill

Revive is mentioned 8 times in the Bible. 

It means to recover or return from a state of neglect to closeness to Him, or an awakening to Him who made us.  We realize we belong to Him. 

Reading about Revivals that have occurred over the years has always been something that has drawn my attention.

In a Revival, God makes Himself known in His power and love to one or to thousands.

What brings Revival to a person, a group, or to a thousand?  

It can come after long requests for God to come. Or it can come during the worship of hymns and songs.  Or when we least expect it. 

A trip to Kentucky made me think of the revival that came to Asbury College. It came unexpectedly at a student chapel meeting on February 3, 1970. The dean of the school gave testimony of his journey with Jesus that morning.  When he finished he asked if any students wanted to share what God had done in their lives.  Students began coming and sharing.  Many began coming down to the altar as the presence of God came upon all. Some were praying, some were worshipping and some were weeping in repentance.  What was usually an hour chapel meeting lasted for 185 hours.  Classes were canceled.  No one wanted to leave this overwhelming presence of God.  One professor said he felt as if he was baptized in an unaccountable spirit of love.

Our loving Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are willing to burst upon us unexpectedly.  They want to see those that are weary of well-doing revived to love and joy that cannot be stopped.  Hearts that are filled to overflowing.  Others may have strayed on to a path that has led them far away from their earlier joy and they need to come back.  Others are unaware there is a Son who loves them with such passion and He has to invade their space and show them His great love.  

Today don’t refuse His love.  Grab on to it.  If it means you need to repent, do it.  If you have burdens to lay down, do it.  

If He comes unexpectedly and fills you with His love, receive it.  God has no restraints of time or space. Respond to that spirit of revival as they did at Asbury College.  You will never be the same again.  You will be changed.  You will love Him with all your heart, soul, and mind.

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Psalm 85:6

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

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There are approximately 71 times that reference the word death in the Bible.

Some may see this word as scary. Some may see this word as final. But there are those that see this word as change...

Should we mourn a life? Or celebrate its time on this earth? 

This transition from life to death can be perplexing. Do we truly understand the implications? Many have traveled this road before us and could share the details if only our worlds could communicate. 

I do believe death is a soulful experience. So, to have a better understanding we must approach this word with our soul and look toward the long term and not the short term of life here on earth. 

I have found the beauty in this word.  I have found it’s not the end, but it is the beginning of a new life... 

I am confident that the Bible has many examples of the word. So, hold that thought, and let’s peek and see where this word might lead us. 

“The Bible says that when we are born again, we are new creations, our old selves are dead and gone, and we have new life given to us by the Holy Spirit of God (2 Corinthians 5:17).”

As we accept Christ in our lives many of our old ways will die.  When we love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind. We will want to please our Heavenly Father and we will be drawn to live a holier lifestyle. Many of our earthly ways will shed like a snake’s skin leaving the skin behind and thus traveling to the next phase of a new life. 

I believe our soul begins a transition to enlightenment. A true and better understanding that we are soulful beings with an earthly short-term connection. Now don’t miss understand we need to take care of this body. To serve our purpose here on earth. But we must let our souls lead. We must be vigilant in pursuing a new spiritual way of thinking and know the decisions we make today can and will affect our soul's long-term existence. 

“And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” John 3:36 

So, what is the answer? How could we achieve a comfort level about this word?  

It is working on the most important relationship we could ever hope to build. With the one who holds the key to life for eternity. Find Him! Love Him and look toward this word as a beautiful promise of everlasting life from God Himself! 

It’s Him. It’s always Him. 

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard-pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. Philippians 1:21-23

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Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure - St. John Paul II

Meaning of adventure an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity:

Are we ever ready for the Great Adventure??  How do face life? Are you timid and shy? Are you a risk-taker? Do savor the moments or are you so self-consumed you let the beauty of life pass you by ??? Do we grab life with gusto? Or do become complacent and stand in the mundane? 

To complicate matters what does the Bible say about adventure?  Is there excitement? Is there a thrill for the risk-taker ?? Many people feel this old dust book we call the Bible is boring and old! Why bother? To tell the truth, I was one of those people... Boy was I wrong... lol 

I have been on the most amazing adventure... Sometimes I never left the comfort of my own home. You may think that is impossible? 

But, I have discovered the key 🔑. To life and Love... it’s the biggest treasure this world has to offer!! I have to admit I was not in control of this adventure, my journey has been in the hands of another... 

It’s when I let go and let Him have control of my life is when life began to take on new meaning, and the mundane became alive! Even that old boring book began to come alive,  words started jumping off the page and into my heart!!! I began to sing a new song and had a bounce in my step. I began to look at each new day with the excitement of a child at a new theme park !! I could not contain my enthusiasm!  I had a smile appear and it seemed to radiate from within. It could not be wipe from my face ... 

God was my biggest risk. In the beginning, I treaded lightly and I was unsure how this adventure with God would be perceived? So I held back ... I was shy about sharing my excitement. But as I trusted Him, I began to let go and let Him guide my life.  And my Love for Him grew. ( His love is out of this world) My vulnerability became less of a stumbling block ... And I found new freedom... He freed the child within ... It's when I let go. I found me... He has been the Greatest adventure my heart and soul have ever experienced!!! 

Be a risk-taker ... Risk-loving God with all your heart, all of your mind, and all of your soul!!  

Turn the key. Give Him control and you too will have that adventurous smile... Feel Alive!!  

It’s Him, It’s always been Him... 

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“Go,” the LORD said to me, “and lead the people on their way, so that they may enter and possess the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” Deuteronomy 10:11

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One love, one heart, one destiny.” - Robert Marley...

Destiny Wow, such a deep subject ... I can only share my heart and my thoughts... Did we meet for a reason? Or was it God's Plan?

Opening my heart and sharing my thoughts can be a scary thing. But it seems that I  am in too deep. 

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Jesus answered him, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with every passion of your heart, with all the energy of your being, and with every thought that is within you.’ This is the great and supreme commandment.  And the second is like it in importance: ‘You must love your friend in the same way you love yourself.’ Contained within these commandments to love you will find all the meaning of the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:37 TPT

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“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Daniel 7:13 ESV 

Who is He?

I am writing this early in the morning.  The words of Psalm 24 came to me.  “Lift up your head, O gates, and be lifted up, ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in”.   As I thought of this my hands began to rise and I gave Him thanks.  That began a time of praise and love for Him who loves us so. 

Sometimes we forget who we are.  We are busy with life.  Who are we???

We are a child of the King.  The One Who made the universe.  The One Who can stop time, the One Who can calm the storm.  The one Who loved us SO much that He gave His only Son that we might live for Him and have everlasting life with Him. 

Who is the King of glory?  The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord strong in battle.   He is also that gentle Shepherd Who leads us each day and night.  He calls us by our name.  And if we listen, He will lead us along the path He has for us. 

Today may this be the day you turn your eyes upon Him.  And you hear Him calling your name as He whispers, He loves you.  As King David wrote in Psalm 24.  “May this be the generation of them that seek Him, that seek His face.”

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas and established it upon the floods.  Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.  Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah. Psalm 24 

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"My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring and carried aloft on the wings of the breeze." ~ Anne Bronte

Meaning of breeze a gentle wind: “tantalizing cooking smells wafted on the evening breeze"  

The word breeze does not appear too many times in the Bible.  However, the word wind is in the Bible approximately 52 times. 

I find the word breeze so soft so gentle. As I studied this word I happen to be sitting under a huge maple tree. I actually happened to be sitting in my zero gravity chair. I was positioned in a laying down position, my arms stretch to either side. I was listening to beautiful music and I sat there watching the clouds drift by so gently. The leaves of the tree swayed in such beautiful rhythmic movement. The cool breeze danced across my skin, it was such a refreshing and calming moment. 

Do we take the time to love our Father in the sweetest of moments? Do we thank Him for allowing that gentle breeze to penetrate our souls? There are so many gifts He gives us! Why are we too busy to see them !! 

We have all heard we must stop and smell the roses a million times. But nowhere does it give the rightful credit to God for making the beautiful rose? Where does it say the scent of the rose was created by God. Stop and savor the beauty of the moment. They were made for you! By the most amazing spiritual love, we will ever be blessed to know!! I am grateful for all of His blessings great and small. 

Have an amazing day... see Him in each beautiful moment.

It’s Him! it’s always Him