“No relationship in this world ever remains warm and close unless good effort is made on both sides to keep it so.”- Eleanor Roosevelt..

Meaning of one-way: something allows movement in only one direction a one-way street. one-sided. 

I could only find the word one-way once in the Bible. Jeremiah 32:39. 

During my journey, I have listened to many speak and say that Jesus is the only way… 

And I am not here to dispute those amazing and wise words… 

But the words one-way spoke to me today in a different way… and I feel I must share… 

I find that in this “religious” walk many tell us we must strive for that intimacy with God. We must crave and chase that relationship with Jesus… and the Holy Spirit sometimes is just an afterthought?

I must ask you this question because I have asked this question of myself today… 

How secure are you in your relationship with God??  Is it a deep caring above all else bond?  Is it just an occasional need?? Or do we say like the kids today… We are talking, in hopes that we can cultivate something more… 

Once you search your heart… 

I then will ask you, is your relationship one-way?  Do you only come to Him when you need something from Him? Do you only share the crumbs of your life with the one who holds you so dear??  I am afraid many of us are selfish in our relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit…

We seem to think of ourselves first. 

I am not here to judge or point a finger… I am a work in progress just like you… 

But if I am asking this question of myself, others may need to look into their hearts as well… 

Ask yourself is my relationship with God one-way? Or do I give Him as much time as He gives me?  Am I there for Him when He needs me? Many may say… He is God He needs nothing ?? He just wants me to be good and to do for others... 

But I have discovered there is so much more to Him. And we have only begun to scratch the surface…He made us in Their image for a reason… I would have to believe if we have emotions, so does He…. But maybe even on a larger scale… 

After all, God is Love. How can He be love and be void of feelings? 

1 John 4:16

Do we ask Him what can I do for you today ?? Do we care how He feels? How can He love and care for us so deeply…When all we do is ask Him for things? 

As a parent myself I would be disappointed if my children viewed me as their source for “things” and did not care about the "real" me… 

I ask ….. 

Where is your relationship? 

Is it one-way??? 

Just imagine if you could have that intimate 2-way relationship with the only one that loves you so deeply and beyond this world … 

He WOWs me. 

It’s Him, It’s always Him.

Jesus stated, in Mark 12:30-31, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment… There is no other commandment greater.”

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Somewhere in Time: John Barry

“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton...

Meaning of heartfelt (of a feeling or its expression) sincere; deeply and strongly felt.

The word heartfelt appears eight times in the KJV of the Bible.

Have the people of this world become so preoccupied with self-gratification and power that many are willing to sacrifice others to gain money power and status?

As I watch the daily news and see the horrific crimes against all humanity my heart bleeds.  

How did precious life become so disposable?? How did love become so distant? 

If I look back in history it seems that we have yet to learn our true purpose.  What was our Creators reason for creation? Was it not to LOVE...

There are divisions everywhere we look. 

As I felt this heaviness in my soul. I remember a meditation that I had early in my discovery of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. 

The room was cold.. and dimly lit... I settled into my zero gravity chair and was covered with a warm blanket... I tried to settle my thoughts... I inhaled a few short breaths and let them out slowly... I found myself in a cathedral sitting in a pew... 

Then suddenly Jesus appeared. He seemed to float down slowly into the room. He softly landed and walked to me. He reached for my hand He seemed to want to lead me somewhere…  I followed...  

We came to a rooftop-like setting. He held my hand and we floated to a place where we land and stood on a glass floor. We could see the dark city below.  He soon began to point His finger to the buildings below.  As He point at the window, a light began to spill out a warm glow. He pointed to another window .. and again a light began to spill out a warm glow. He did this several times. I felt like he was showing me that His light was indeed reaching souls... He smiled. And then He held my hand and slowly walked to a bench just a few steps away... We sat down. I snuggled in close .., and suddenly I felt a rushing but gentle wind behind me ... Suddenly, a pair of giant white wings appeared. They seemed to be coming from His back... They opened fully I could see the delicate feathers. They were beautiful and had a delicate softness.  They seemed to reach at least 6 feet on either side... 

I was not afraid, I seemed to be at peace like this was a normal everyday occurrence. I placed my head on His shoulder. And His wings and arms wrapped me into the most beautiful loving moment in time... I could not help but linger at the moment. 

 ... But then I found myself alone ...

 I walked to the middle of the glass floor ... I raised my arms palms up.. with my head looked upward ...  and there I stood ... And this thought crossed my mind... there are still so many dark windows ... and just as soon as that thought crossed my mind. I could see windows being lit🔥some shining bright some just showing a small flicker in darkness ... the image stayed for a few seconds as the music played ... and then the moment faded and the music ended. 

Have you been chosen to share His light? Only you know the answer. Are you growing in His love? Do you truly know Him? 

He is our heartfelt moment. He is the light that we seek. He is the light that reflects from our lit souls...

It's Him... He is our only hope!!  He is our strength. He is our love beyond this world... He is our peace in these uncertain times. 

Get lit...🔥Shine His light for others to find their way to Him. 

Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, Colossians 3:12 

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. Psalms 17:8

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Sinners Prayer

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Diana Ross - I Still Believe (Lyrics)

I am a work in progress...

Art is standing with one hand extended into the universe and one hand extended into the world and letting ourselves be a conduit for passing energy. Albert Einstein.....

Meaning of describe:  give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

The word describe is in the Bible 19 times. 

This word came to me as swiftly as a new artful journey appeared in my life. 

Over the years I have had the occasional tasks of drawing a couple of standard characters for my grandchildren Santa, the Easter bunny, or perhaps a special request from the child. I have never really taken drawing seriously... Then approximately one month ago I had a meditation.  And I wanted to find someone who could draw what I witnessed in my mind. 

I found a talented artist only to find he was deceased. And then the idea crossed my mind maybe I could try. I quickly order a charcoal pencil set. With little knowledge, I started a new adventure on this amazing journey. 

I do believe God guided me here. 

As I looked at this blank paper before me, I began to draw the face of Jesus as I see Him in my mind... The images surprised many, even me. I had never drawn faces like this... But I found that no matter what I tried to draw I always came back to draw His Face!!  

Have you ever thought, what does Jesus really look like?  I do not mean the images that we see online. Or the ones of the actors who have played Jesus in the movies... What does He really look like... Is our memory based on images created by others? 

That said. If we are to have a personal relationship with Jesus..or God the Father do we see Him in our mind. If I ask you to close your eyes and think of that special person in your life. Now describe what you see in your mind. I am sure you can give me a pretty detailed description.  

Now close your eyes and let me ask you to think of Jesus or God the Father. Now describe what you see. Is your image one that has been created by others or do you have a personal view of their beautiful face? Some would be afraid to say something different than what has been displayed publicly.  But I have come to the realization They were inspired by what the artist or Hollywood envisioned in their mind. I challenge you to find where have these standards been certified correct? Who has the correct image?

During my journey, I have been able to close my eyes and describe them to you. The color of Their eyes, their hair their smile.. because I have seen Them in my meditation state of mind. 

I say we must make them alive so that when we close our eyes and hear Their name we have an image that automatically fills our minds.  

The image should be personal to you. 

Psalm 27:8: “When You said, 'Seek My face,' my heart said to You, 'O LORD, I will seek Your face. '

I challenge you today to close your eyes and seek His face… Spend some time studying every line, look into His eyes.. and catch that amazing smile…

Get personal … 

With Him, it’s always Him. 

I will leave you with one last challenging thought. Once you have mastered God the Father and Jesus … Close your eyes and see the Holy Spirit.

I do believe that is why He asks us to change our way of thinking and become teachable like a little child. He loves us to use His gift of imagination😀. He possesses the greatest imagination there has ever been. 

“Learn this well: Unless you dramatically change your way of thinking and become teachable like a little child, you will never be able to enter in. Matthew 18:3 TPT

“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me” Proverbs 8;17

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” Jeremiah 29.13

The Lord is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you (2 Chr 15:2b)

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer

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Gorgeous Face - Rick Pino

The meaning of you: used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.

You occurs 14,399 times in the English Standard Version. You occurs 14,480 times in the New King James Version.

Are you with me? Are you listening? Are you lost??  Are you who you think you are ??? Or are you a painted image that you allow others to see… Void of substance? 

Who are you in the deepest place in your heart??? Only you and God know the answer…

How do you become the best version that you can be??? Sometimes this is an ugly process… We all have that dirt we carry and hide from others… 

It truly is a cleansing of the heart and soul… it’s a process that you can not do alone… It takes a Heavenly intervention of stripping layers from your life. And then stand naked, raw and vulnerable… before our Creator. 

Then together and one day at a time He will begin to put this NEW version of you back together again… Some call it born again…But it does not stop at the rebirth… there is so much more to learn… If you allow Him to guide you … You may find the real authentic, beautiful you… and it may surprise you… you may just fall in love with you! 

How does He do this??? He loves you so much that He never gives up hope … 

He has had a plan to rescue you since the beginning of time… He knows in His heart that His children are not perfect. Mistakes will be made…But He loves you the perfectly broken child… Because you are His. You will always be His!!! His creation. His work of art… You are precious to Him no matter where you are in this earthly life… 

You… just need to love Him with all your heart and soul. He is the key to finding the real you... You matter !! 

It’s You and your Creator.. you are in this together… for eternity!! 

He has written this in the stars long before you were even born!!! 

It's you… my beloved. You are here … and I am undone…

Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict Luke 21:14-15

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Sinners Prayer

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Sara Bareilles feat. Jason Mraz - You Matter To Me

My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world. Billy Graham

Meaning of time travel: travel through time into the past or the future

We located two instances in the Bible where time travel is a possibility. 

Are there three Heavens? Or three Hells… As a child, we believe in the impossible... We trust with a pure heart. But as we grow I am afraid we lose that natural wonder of our imaginations.   

As I close my eyes... I began to drift off I find myself drifting into another world… 

The aesthetics are beyond our comprehension. But the real value is not in the beauty of what is seen but a way of life. 

It’s where peace abounds and love can be felt deep within… The colors are so bright and beautifully rich… there is no war, no hate, no vengeance.. no negative vibes… It's clean, no litter, no sickness, there is only one power, one great love, one protector and creator of all things… music fills the air with a soft melody…  It has an aura of natural wonder it like nothing we have ever experienced here in this human life. 

Is this just my imagination? Or does such a place exist? I have been told by a very trusted source it does…(Revelation 21:1-27)

What is the price of admission?  

•          Matthew 22:37-40

•          Matthew 18:3

•          Matthew 5:8

•          John 3:5

•          Mark 1:15

Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

Matthew 19:24 

I know in my heart that the requirements to the place known as paradise are attainable and available to every man, woman, and child there is no discrimination. 

However change is necessary.. but the rewards are endless... 

Start your journey of a lifetime today… Bring your soul in alinement with our Creator. 

Time Travel is inevitable. Your destination is in your control… 

This life is but a fleeting moment… 

I ask you who can measure eternity? 

I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 NIV

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Sinners Prayer

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Relaxing Space Journey. Beautiful Calming Music. Music Tribute to "Passengers" 

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1. 

Meaning of secret not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.

We located 65 verses that point us to the word secret.

Hello, it’s you… 

Welcome to my secret place as many of you know it is reserved for a very special soul. I hold it so close to my heart… I guard it with my life… It is where I can come as I am, broken and bruised and He knows what to say to settle my mind and soothe my soul… 

And then there are times I just share the details of my life, my desires my hopes, and dreams. However, I have grown to love quiet times. When no words are spoken … Where He just holds me close..and teaches me about this wonderful love He so freely gives… 

It’s a place where I can hide from our broken world… It’s where clarity can be gained… It is where answers are heard in the stillness of my mind. And I can reflect on my actions. What was my motive?  Did I act with the purest of heart?  If not, I can confess and ask for forgiveness and as He pours out His amazing grace… 

It is where His beautiful love can overflow from His nonjudgmental heart to mine. 

I truly bear the deepest secrets that I have hidden with my soul… Many cleansing tears flow. There is such amazing freedom found in His presence.

There is no one that I trust so intimately.. only Elohim…. For His love is beyond my understanding. He loves without boundaries.. and touches my soul with such tenderness... 

l love my special place… it is always open no matter the time day or night… 

I am closing my eyes now.. and opening my heart and soul …find me there !!!! 

Shh… He is here…. My beloved. 

It’s where He molds us into who He wants me to be… We are but putty in His loving hands.

However, I have been taught that this secret place should not be a one-way street… I have learned to ask Him to let me be His secret place where I can love Him without the boundaries of this world. Where I can listen to His deepest desires.. and give Him refuge within my heart…from the unbelieving souls within our troubled world.

It’s him, It’s always Him 

Elohim you are my secret place...  My Heavenly Father, Jesus His beautiful Son.. and the forever caring Holy Spirit.. …  

He shares the right of passage to all who go to the secret place in their hearts and invite Him in. 

Trust Him ..  your life will never be the same.

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6 

For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble;

he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;

he will lift me high upon a rock. Psalms 27:5

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull

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Feels Like Home: A Live Worship Experience

Thoughts from the journey of a spiritual child’s experience. Armed with little to no “religious” knowledge I had a Holy Spirit Encounter… And they have taken me on the most amazing journey of my life… I am still a work in progress… because I know He is not finished with me yet. 

God the Father, is our Creator, protector, our first love, and keeper of all things in our universe and beyond. He is Love...

Jesus is the human side of Him where He comes to us and relates to us on a human level. He is our savior, warrior, king, and lover of our soul. He is the greatest romance we could ever experience.

Holy Spirit is the spirit of God that has been gently placed in our hearts… He is the sage in our lives. He is our GPS. He is the hands-on teacher of life and love. He guides us towards home each and every day...

Home where the 3 are one in my heart, mind, and soul and where He awaits with open loving arms… 

The world was created by God as a beautiful paradise. But darkness has tried to choke out her beauty… Not all men have not taken care of this beautiful gift. I have discovered a remnant of followers that appreciate the wondrous gift of life on this broken planet.  We stand united with our Beloved Elohim as tears trickle down our faces as we watch our broken world suffer. 

We pray that when the doors of heaven open that all men will have learned the lessons they have set before us… To love without boundaries. To appreciate all things from the smallest to the monumental, And to never to take our Creator for granted. We should love Him above all else. Love Him with all of our hearts, soul, and mind. Treat others with kindness and let the love that they have placed in our hearts flow from our hearts so bright that it lights the path for others to find their way… 

Be the light in this broken world… Together we can make a difference…

Stand united with Him… 

It’s always Him… our sweet Elohim…

Did you know?

Elohim is plural … 

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.. 😍

And yes I am His child and YES He still WOWs me.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

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Sinners Prayer

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Celtic Woman | Going Home

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Seek Gods Face 

I ask, what is it that you desire of me? Why do pursue me with such relentless vigor? What can I possibly have that you desire so? I have nothing that is worthy of you. 

I can only give you my heart ... my love? 

Don’t keep me waiting to hear your answer? The anticipation is all-consuming.. all distracting ...  It fills me every waking moment. 

This all-consuming magnetic pull on my vulnerable soul.. is beyond my understanding. 

I wonder when I am in your presence will I have the courage to speak? Or will your majestic splendor render me speechless?

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See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1

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Sinners Prayer

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull

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Phil Wickham - Face Of God (Official Audio)

My Escape has a name... I call Him Elohim...

Is your head spinning? Is your heart heavy... Is your soul crying in despair ?? 

There is a place to escape this troubled world … 

He says come and sit with me a while…. 

As we linger in His presence time will seem to stand still… and this broken world will fade… 

Your thoughts will be on Him and Him alone. 

You will feel peace and a love that surpasses all understanding. 

Escape. He is with us where ever we go .....❤🕊☮.

He is our Savior... this is my SOS prayer for you... 

SOS... Save our souls 

Be still my heart... It's Him. It's always Him... 

If I am missing... And you try to find me... chances are I am with Him... 

Lori has left the building... Escape... 

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

#nofear #escape 

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Sinners Prayer

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull

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Be Still - Hillsong Worship