Beyond the beauty of external forms, there is more here: something that cannot be named, something ineffable, some deep, inner, holy essence. Whenever and wherever there is beauty, this inner essence shines through somehow. It only reveals itself to you when you are present. Eckhart Tolle
The meaning of ineffable: is too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
How do we describe the indescribable? How do we share someone that is so deep so powerful yet so vulnerable?
When we speak of God we see His greatness, His power, His love... But have we ever stopped to think of Him being vulnerable?
I believe that most people would not use the word vulnerable in the same sentence with the word God... Unless we are speaking of self..
However, I feel to love fully without judgment, without boundaries without self. One must open their vulnerable heart to feel without restraint.
So is it possible for God to love us with the greatest love that has ever existed without being vulnerable to the ones He loves the most?
This vulnerability in Him must allow Him to grieve beyond our understanding. Especially when His children turn away, or just simply do not take the time to love Him... How does He love us with such passion?
His love is indescribable. It truly defies human understanding.
He is as close as a whisper in the wind. But yet He seems to stand just barely out of reach... He can not be touched... He can only be felt within the longing of my heart and my vulnerable soul.
I stand in awe of His beauty, His grace, and His amazing soul wows me.
I can only humbly ask Him to share His vulnerable soul with me.
He is the meaning of ineffable.
He is the Alpha, where my heart begins, and the Omega where my heart ends...
To be LOVED is to be touched, to be touched is to be LOVED.
In the King James version, the word touch appears 48 times.Meaning of touch: an act of touching someone or something:
The human touch can be as soft and gentle as the morning dew, as beautiful as a rose petal and as memorable as the most precious moments of life. .... Our skin is so hypersensitive it can feel a breeze as it skims across our skin's surface.
I have witnessed a newborn child react to the touch of her mother’s skin. The skin holds a subtle hint of a scent uniquely all its own. There is something magical that happens to the heart when we are able to hug, caress someone’s face, or feel a soul connection by simply holding someone’s hand.
Is it a beautiful gift that we have taken for granted? Are our human privileges eroding with each passing day? I say yes, due to a virus our privileges seem to be changing daily...
However, I feel God made humans with such resilience and adaptability. You see when one of our five senses are taken away, it’s been proven that we develop strengths in other areas... For instance, a blind person can identify you by your scent or by the sound of your footsteps as you walk into the room.
The beauty of touch is it has been a gift since Biblical times. Jesus used the gift of touch to heal the sick... to make the blind man see, he used touch to heal physical and mental wounds.
But the most significant touch that He uses today is to touch our hearts with a love far beyond our understanding. How can this happen today without the physical touching of the skin? I wish I knew? I can only share that His touch is a precious miracle. This touch has beaten death, this touch can heal people’s hearts. It has the power to save souls from the depths of despair... His touch can open your heart to the most amazing LOVE you will ever experience. If His amazing gift of touch is available without physical contact, I can only imagine what it will be like when I can physically hug Him or caress His face or just simply hold His scarred hands. I am blessed to be touched by...
Him, it’s always Him!
The beauty of His example is,
if the gift of physical touch is put on hold ... Keep reaching out and touching hearts ... Until the day returns that we can physically hug, we can physically caress a loved one’s face or physically hold their hand. It’s our God-given miracle and the best gift in the universe...
It’s LOVE It’s always LOVE.
“This is the rule that I give to you: You must love each other, in the same way, that I have loved you. A person really loves his friends if he dies on behalf of them. Nobody could love anyone more than that.”
John 15:12-13 EASY
“When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead person. Then he put his right hand on me, and he said to me, ‘Do not be afraid! I am the one who is the first and also the last.”
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7
Surrender meaning Yield Upward. Surrendering all to God means to yield upward rather than to our current circumstances.
The word surrender or various words utilizing the mean of surrender appears in the Bible 35 instances.
Surrender is it the opposite of having power?? Or is the act of surrender seen by others as an act of weakness? I do think when we look at surrender with our human eyes, we see weak, we see discourage, we see the loss of control?? But by digging deep within, and with the guidance of our loving God.
I would like to look at surrender from another vantage point...Sometimes the best strategy is not always from a weak surrendered position. But from a position of truly looking at the bigger picture. Surrendering to God does not strip us of the elements that make us who we are.
Letting go and letting God puts us in a state of acceptance, growth, refinement, and begins a transformation that only God can orchestrate. However, I will simplify. God cannot help us get to our destination unless we give him the keys to the car... in this case our heart.
So, when we pray and ask Him for help, with finances, with relationships, or with any of our life trials... Be prepared to give Him the keys... If you sit in the passenger seat and continue to shift the gears ... forward, neutral, reverse ??? Eventually, the car will not function as it is intended and eventually the gears will be stripped ... That is when you will realize you could have avoided all the pitfalls in your “life’s journey.” If you would have only surrendered. You should have Let Go and Let Him manage all aspects of your (Life) trip.
Because you see God will always be sitting in the driver's seat. And you realize you were too stubborn, and could not see the big picture. You would not let go of the gear shift. But one day you will come to a crossroad, a road eventually we all must travel and there you will be so weak you will willingly surrender ...
So, I suggest that we surrender from a position of strategy by looking at the bigger picture. He is sitting in the driver’s seat!!! So, Let go, give him full control! And then Kick back and enjoy the ride.
So, the decision becomes do I surrender my keys now or do I wait until I am weak, and I surrender them anyway.
I would further ask what is it that we value so much in this world that we would not want to surrender to Him??? Personally, He already has my keys. I gave them to Him when I surrendered my heart. And now like any child, I ask Him... are we there yet!!! Because it’s been a heck of a ride so far.
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It's Him. it’s always Him.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 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 5:6 -10 ESV
“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? NLT.
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land.
For, I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15.
Meaning of abandonment, the action or fact of abandoning or being abandoned. There are 22 encouraging verses about abandonment in the Bible. Abandonment is such a lonely feel word… I find there are so many degrees of this heartfelt emotional word. When did we abandon our values, when did we abandon the love for our fellow man? When did our foundation erode?
When I scroll on my phone and see our fractured world. Where violence and discord abound?? I search for answers? How? Why? When? Where do we go from here?? I find myself like many asking God some hard questions… How do we turn the clock back to a simpler time?
I see the world like an abandoned building. Eroding with the lack of care. The lack of pride, The lack of Love. How do we get the LOVE back??
The only answer is Christ… He is holding our world in His loving hands and watching with tear-filled eyes. His heart breaks as He waits for His Father to say … We have given them the tools, the words, and the guidance… And they still cannot do it on their own…
Son, it is time for you to return… Our children are lost without you …Yahshua, mount up get ready to ride, and fight for our children and show the world who you truly are.
It’s time!! It’s time to bring back a simpler time, where love and peace are on the lips of each and every soul. I will be with you! It’s time to use your power to bring unity to my world and replace the feeling of abandonment with the gift of LOVE and Life!! Tell each one of them,I LOVE them, and I am preparing a celebration for their return. Hallelujah the time has come! Go, my SON….With my speed.
It's Him, It's always HIM... We need His love to mend our hearts and bridge the divide. We can be the change! It all starts with touching one heart at a time…
*disclaimer ... Just sharing thoughts from my torn heart. Are you ready?
Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. Acts 3:21
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood Revelation 1:1-20
"Go forth into the busy world and love it. Interest yourself in its life; mingle kindly with its joys and sorrows." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Three little letters. JOY. What is joy? When does it come? What does it look like?
The word joy is used over 100 times in the Bible. It means an emotion evoked by well-being, calmness, or inner gladness.
As we shall see it is an inward peace that is not affected by outward circumstances.
At the moment we are living in times that are tough to see and times that are disheartening. One of the first verses that came to me was: God gives us the oil of joy for mourning. Just why does He use the word oil. Oil is used to make something run smoothly. It is also used to soothe an injury or hurt. As we seek Him in difficult circumstances the Holy Spirit applies that comfort and peace to our souls. He gives us inward joy knowing He surrounds us in His loving arms.
In tough times it is also time to remember who we are and why we are here. We are His temple here on earth, we are His children, we are set free, and heirs of all that He has. No circumstance or situation can remove us from who we are. He delights in us. What joy fills our hearts as we rejoice in the lover of our soul. In His presence is fullness of joy.
Let us look at Jesus as He approached the final week of His earthly life. What was He thinking? The Bible says that because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross. He knew want was coming, but He knew His purpose. He knew the outcome of the horrors He faced and He had joy.
Our joy in life comes not from things like a new house or a new car, but His presence and purpose in us. Loving Him and others is our purpose and is the only thing that gives us true joy.
So know who you are and the purpose you are here on the earth. Psalm 16:11
He will show me the path of life; in His presence is fullness of JOY; at His right hand are pleasures forevermore. Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; who for the JOY that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is sit down at the right hand of God
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" from William Shakespeare's
Meaning of Lord one having power and authority over others: a: a ruler by hereditary right or preeminence to whom service and obedience are due.
The other is Κύριος ("Lord"), which appears almost 600 times.
The word Lord is a word that has fallen from my lips very few times… I truly don’t know why…Many believers call Jesus Lord… and Yes I agree He is the ruler of this vast universe and the Lord of all things big and small…
I do believe it just depends on your relationship with Him and how personal He becomes. Jesus is so many wonderful things to so many people…. He holds many names and many titles… They all hold such beautiful meaning and history…
For me my introduction was instant…
With very limited knowledge of religious teachings.
Love fell from the sky as quickly rain falls from Heaven. There are truly no words in all the languages of world to describe it.
I believe due to this warm, loving introduction the name Lord seemed so cold… So set apart from such a beautiful loving Savior…
There are many words in my walk that are part of most “Christians” vocabulary.. that I do not readily use… Many may find it unusual, but being a follower of Christ sets us apart in many different ways.
I feel He gave me a precious and beautiful gift of getting to know Him on a spiritual level way before I started to build a foundation of “Religions” beliefs and/or words. I feel many words have been molded to fit in that stereotypical religious box that most people know. Some words have even lost their original meaning. Do we ever question why? Why do we just accept the words or do we investigate the root meaning for ourselves?
You may disagree with what I share… But understand I do not share my story to prove anything. Or for monetary gain. I always say I am a work in progress…
However, I will admit that somewhere in this amazing journey I fell in love with Him. I make no excuses and those words do not get stuck in my throat... I openly share my feeling for Him... And I may raise an eyebrow to two...
But, I do question why is it ok to sing songs about how we feel about loving God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit but we seem to lack the words in our daily lives.. ??
The names that have been a part of my journey are .. God, Elohim, Father, Yeshua, Holy Spirit, Savior, and as many of you know I call my Triune (Trinity) LOVEs… Because a love beyond words was present when they found me on a lonely road in Tennessee…He took my very breath away... Flipped me inside out and said go...
Soon after this encounter, I was questioned. "What do you want to do with this ?" My answer was I don't know ??? All I know is He wants us to LOVE...
He is the most amazing gift of light and love… I do believe we must call Him the name that resonates in your soul… A name that makes Him personal in your heart, mind, and soul.
Find Him and get personal. There will be a name above all names that will speak love to you like nothing this world can EVER offer.
It’s Him… It’s always been Him… My LOVEs
And Yes He wows me… and if the day comes that He wants me to call Him Lord I will lovingly obey…
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.John 15:9-11
Meaning of public done, perceived or existing in open view.
The word public is not readily available in the Bible. It seems to be hidden in its pages.
Do we share our stories to help spread His message or do we keep the message locked within the confines of our hearts…?
This journey has changed me from who I was to who I now have become. Many that knew me, knew the old me, knew me as a quiet, private, and a bit of a shy person... I feel I was a deep thinker and I felt I loved in my own way but did not readily share my thoughts or my feelings…
But …. from the moment I experienced a Holy Spirit Encounter many things changed… I had this powerful desire to share a love that He placed in my soul… This encounter thrust me into unfamiliar territory. This love seemed so difficult to contain… It is the most amazing love one can feel and yet it is so difficult to explain.
I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster.
As I chased this love I grew spiritually. And as time went by I began to understand a little better how, when, and with whom to share… But it has taken 4 years… And I still say I am a work in progress.
Looking back many would have called my behavior strange… Many were not used to me showing love so publicly… Many did not understand… Some even ran…
But to tell you the truth I would not change anything about the last 4 years…During this time I cried many tears. Because I worried about what people would think? I had never shared openly any relationship, let alone one with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I won’t lie, at the beginning, I felt this burning desire to share Him, but it felt awkward, strange, and a bit weird. However, the desire to share this love was stronger than my personal feelings. It was too amazing to keep it to myself.
So, I shared Him anywhere, everywhere, and with anyone that would listen. … It was a crazy time but sharing Him made me feel wonderful… but I cried behind closed doors. I felt many of my friends and family might not understand. I am sure I raised a few eyebrows!!
But I can publicly say He freed my soul and gave me the courage, to open my heart and share the most amazing time of my life with the world….
I finally realized that the ones who knew me and loved me would still accept me as I am. And the ones who did not.. well I pray that He touches your heart. So, you will grow to know and love Him because your life will never be the same.
The reason I share this is in hopes of touching someone that may be wrestling with being embarrassed or shy or worried about what people would think. Especially when we speak of the greatest love we can ever experience.
If we look to the Bible, we can see the greatest example of publicly showing love. He shared a monumental event with the world… He was not worried about how He physically looked. He did not have much to say. He gave us such a heartfelt visual. He publicly showed us at the cross just how much He loves each of us…
So, I ask why it is so difficult to publicly share our love for Him… Why is it so difficult to publicly say I fell in love with God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit? Why do we keep our love for Him hidden? Is it because we are afraid of what others will think or say?
I must ask when we stand before our Creator… Who will be with you? Will it matter what others think? Or will you openly say I love you… His opinion is truly the only one that matters…
Everyone else is a work in progress just like you…
Be Bold… Love Him publicly… You may be that light that guides someone home….
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.1 Timothy 4:13
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.- Matthew 24:44...
Meaning of ready in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; fully prepared.
We have located 25 verses that speak of the word ready.
Are we ready for the greatest date with destiny? I do believe we are always getting ready for something? We look ahead to future dates, events, and milestones that happen in all our lives.
But do we ready our souls for something better than this life?
It’s a date with destiny that every man, woman, and child will have to deal with at some time in their life. It’s inevitable.
Many think there is always tomorrow. Procrastination in this life-changing adventure could be a long-term mistake…
But where is this destination? What can I take with me? How can I ready myself?
The destination is not of this world… But I hear it looks like a dream come true, many call it paradise... I have heard we will not need to take anything from this world… All our belongings will remain here on earth… Everything we thought of as important will lose its luster, and become dim... Our focus will change to Heavenly thoughts…
It’s my understanding that we can only take our experiences and our memories...
So pack all the love you can in your heart. Experience the beauty of this life in your soul... Cherish the moments with your friends and family study their faces… remember the special moments that we have shared…
The power of getting ready is in our hands… and it's a daily commitment. But how is this destination attainable?
Let me introduce you to your guide… He is the Holy Spirit. He is a gift.. that dwells within our hearts. He is that whisper you hear in your soul. He teaches us about our destination and why we were born in the first place.. He helps us pack the ingredients for a beautiful experience and if we listen to His advice He will ready us for a destination wedding that will more than rival anything we have ever experienced in our lifetime... It's a date with destiny. It’s a date with the greatest love we will ever know… Many call Him Jesus.
We have been chosen by our Heavenly Father not to just attend, but we have been chosen to fulfill a beautiful plan that has been inspired by His greater love since the beginning of time…
It’s Him, It’s always been Him.
He has been chasing me for a long time… But I finally listened to that small voice in my soul…
He is my guide, my love, and my date with destiny…
Life with Him is a beautiful adventure no matter where we are in the process.
Through our union with Christ, we too have been claimed by God as his own inheritance. Before we were even born, he gave us our destiny; that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in his heart.Ephesians 1:11 TPT
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Matthew 24:44
Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready. Revelation 19:7
