“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” Princess Diana.
The meaning of kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Kindness can be found in the Bible 101 times.
Do we practice kindness from a genuine place in our hearts? Or do we show kindness only during a seasonal time of year, just for others to witness, or only when it’s convenient?
I have witnessed and feel we practice these acts better at certain times of the year. Like Christmas and Easter. Why doesn't the act of kindness follow us every day for life?
To truly see the ugliness of human behavior, we just need to scroll through our social media feeds or watch the news. It is a heartbreaker.
We all have our daily battles. We have all been touched by sickness: war, famine, and nature’s fury.
It's time to understand that we are doing this together. We must reach out with empathy, compassion, kindness, and, most of all, love for our fellow humans ....
Why wait? Start TODAY! Open your heart, smile, and lend a hand where needed...
To simplify this, I have always taught my children that they should not say anything at all if they do not have something nice to say.
I hope our world does not become silent, unless it is to pray to our Creator to open our hearts to a LOVE that is greater than we will ever experience.
It’s Him; It’s always Him.
Let's make our Heavenly Father proud of His Children's behavior... one act at a time...
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness. Galatians 5:22
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God Micah 6:8
I want to meet Him knowing I have lived the life He has given to me obsessed with Him and His glory, not having wasted it on the pleasures and lusts of this world (1 John 2:15-16)...
The meaning of fascinating, extremely interesting, or charming: captivating.
I am so fascinated with the man who left His home to roam on the soil of this forsaken, turbulent land… Was He, in turn, fascinated with the gift of human life? Does fascination go hand in hand with love? Was His fascination extreme? Or was His capacity to love more profound than any superficial fascination?
I can only share from my heart my fascination with this amazing love story that took place so long ago… This beautiful story has kept generations in awe for centuries…
In this case, I believe my fascination goes hand in hand with a love so difficult to put into words…He is charming and kind. And loves me with no pretense or boastfulness. He charmed me with His soft, subtle touch and unwavering love. He ignited a fascination within my soul to discover more about the man who left all His Kingly possessions just for me…
He came to teach all of us about His life, His home, and how to gain the beauty and richness of life while walking on this turbulent soil…He endured a torturous death as a sacrificial gift to give us everlasting life and love…
Somewhere in my fascination, I wanted more. It has been told that I fell in love, not with the story of His life… but I fell in love with the man who has been so fascinated with me that He fell in love with my soul even before I was born.
He is my hope for the future… He is the most fascinating love I have ever had the experience of discovering. He has captivated my heart. He has shared with me that I have only begun to find the clues He left for His children to find. I believe He did this so we would never lose interest and find our way home to see His love light forever burning. Like my love, my fascination will carry me closer to Him each God-given day… Where He awaits with bated breath for my return…
Its Him. It will always be Him…
He fascinates me!!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Sitting in the warm summer sun, I feel the gentle breeze gliding effortlessly across my face. I close my eyes and drift into a place of peace and relaxation. My soul is drawn to a sanctuary of epic beauty and love, a place where time knows no boundaries.
There, I began to hear the whispers of my soul calling to my LORD... Come... Come unto me, my beloved King... May I be so bold to ask you. “What magnetic power have you lovingly placed upon my life?” It draws me to you above all else. You have indeed captured my heart... I may not be able to see you with my human eyes, but my soul can feel your majestic presence as your spirit surrounds me...
There, I am engulfed with a euphoric feeling that can never be duplicated... It's there that I can hear angelic music. It's a sound that lures my soul into a deeper, blissful state of surrender. Tears of joy fall and stream down my peace-felt face. You, my precious Jesus, must be a taste of Heaven on earth.
No other soul in all the heavens can take me to this higher realm. It’s a spiritual delight that is so difficult to explain. But I would rather choose not to exist than be without you! You are my Savior, my lifeline, my beautiful love.
One touch from you has changed my life, and I am committed to following you wherever you lead me.
There is no one like you. I speak to you with my heart because no words can adequately explain the love felt from the depths of my soul.
It's you!
It will always be You!
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
“It really matters what you listen to. . . . Select music that will strengthen your spirit.” —Russell M. Nelson...
O, the sweet blend of old hymns and new songs. They met two thousand years ago to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.
The sound of His voice is sweet to us as He sings over us in the quiet times we spend with Him.
The very rocks cry out, and the trees clap their hands in praise to Him. And so should we.
Angel choirs sing to those who cannot remember where or who their family is. But when you let them listen to hymns from long ago, suddenly, they begin to sing every word! It is amazing.
From my youth, I sang many old hymns to music that allowed me to memorize the words. So often, these hymns and songs come to mind. A melody can evoke many emotions. The melody touches the deep places in our souls.
We could name many in the Bible that sang songs to Him. Miriam, Moses, David, Paul, and Silas. Some were in sorrow, the enemy surrounded some, some were in prison, and many were victorious.
The priests at the temple's dedication that Solomon built fell on their faces, and they could do no work as he overcame them. Let us cease from our works for a moment and sing praises unto Him, our Creator, our Savior, and our Lover. Often, I desire to have a thousand tongues to sing His praises.
So, let the notes of hymns and songs refresh us and prepare us to wield the sword of His word wherever we go.
“I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.”
“In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us.” (1 John 4:10)
The meaning of personal - of or concerning one's private life, relationships, and emotions rather than matters connected with one's public or professional career:
The word personal is referred to 121 times in the Bible.
But what does it mean? Many of us have been taught that each man, woman, and child has their own space. And unless you are invited in, you must stay out or be ready to defend your position.
(It could prove to be a painful experience)
Like me, many of you have heard over the years we must have a “personal relationship with Jesus” to reap the benefits of His gift of life and love. So, my question becomes ... How? Why? Where? And when?
1. How - Just how deep do you want to feel His LOVE?
2. Why - Because we will never be complete without Him.
3. Where - We think of a physical location! But it is a spiritual walk of the heart and soul.
4. When - I feel the sooner, the better. Like many, I have had a late start but now feel I am in the race.
I believe there are degrees of a “personal relationship” with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
I can only speak of my experience. And how my walk went from head knowledge to feeling Him stirring in my heart to a love I carry deep within my soul. I will simplify them into Personal Phases.
Phase 1
Over my many non-religious years, I knew the story of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; it was a clinical understanding derived from Hollywood Movies and the very occasional visit to some church for reasons other than learning about the Trinity.
I knew of Him on a superficial level.
Phase II
I had a Holy Spirit encounter that planted a desire in my heart to know more about Him, and the chase began. He became an important player in my daily activities. I began including Him more and more each day. I spoke to Him like a friend I have had all my life, and a trusting relationship began to grow as I discovered deeper details about Him.
My heart and mind began to open to the possibilities of a greater love. It's a love greater than I have ever known. I began to appreciate His beauty, grace, and unconditional love. As I study Him daily, I find He is teaching me more about who I truly am. He has freed my bound heart and given me wings to fly. I say I am a work in progress. And He is not finished with me yet. Isn't it a beautiful thought that our growing knowledge of Him will never end?
Phase III
Like any relationship, the more you invest in yourself, the more vulnerable you become and the deeper you let them penetrate your heart. At that very moment, you realize you are free to surrender your heart and fall in love. It's no different with God, but His love is not of this world. It's a love greater than you have ever known. It's HIM!
It’s a spiritual love greater than we have ever experienced. It’s a deep love from our soul. It’s when God becomes as important as the air we breathe. We will find that place of intimacy in our soul. We may be moved to tears of joy. We will feel this indescribable love, consume your soul. And life will burst into a beautiful rainbow of brilliant colors.
You will find that this intimate place is reserved for a party of two you and your Creator. He knew that one day we would find Him waiting there to love you on such an amazing spiritual level. He has instilled a hunger within us from birth. To crave an intimate communion with Him that only He can satisfy.
A friend asked me today who in the Bible had an intimate relationship with God and how we know that they did.
I will turn to a favorite quote by Nicholas Sparks.
The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever.
I believe that the ones we have grown to know in the Bible and in our lives have had or are in an intimate relationship with God. Are the ones that show it in their daily lives. With His strength, they forge the way for others. They openly speak of His greater love. They realize they are not perfect but walk in His mercy and grace. Even with doubts, they listen and act on His direction. They are a witness to Him by their actions, and they, above all, share His amazing love with anyone who will listen.
I found this quote spoke to my soul many months ago.
To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him is the greatest human achievement. St. Augustine of Hippo
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is Love" 1 John 4:8
The English word love can be found 311 times in the King James Bible…
Meaning of love; an intense feeling of deep affection:
There are so many types of LOVE that we can experience in a lifetime... Before we are even born, we are loved unconditionally. Then if we are lucky, we are born to loving caring parents who love us as we grow... This is a love that never ends even if one must leave this earth the LOVE remains ...
As adults we find we love others, in different ways. There is a love of a spouse, there is the love of parents, there is the love of our children, there is the love for special friends. We fall in love with all of these amazing souls... They all have blessed our lives and filled our days and our nights with a beautiful song of love that we can return. It’s a love that we can count on... This love is caring, this love is nurturing, this love warms our hearts and gives us a purpose in this life.
But when you find the Love of God... It will leave you in awe. It will leave you speechless. It can take you from 0 to 60 in just seconds. It will tap into your unknown emotions and place you in unfamiliar territory. It will make you stretch and find your God-given gifts. This love contains such beautiful healing properties. It is like nothing else on earth, nothing else can compare. It is the most amazing love of the heart and soul that one can ever experience. It makes your life rich with love for others. It makes you see life as never before. It's an amazing state of completeness. It's a feeling of home and oneness. I have been blessed to feel His love. He can bring out miraculous changes within the very core of who you thought you were. He will prime you for the world to see the true essences of who He knows you can be. These changes do not happen overnight. They can take years to come full circle. But we have His promise that he will be with us every step of the way.
As I travel on this journey, I realized that this LOVE is the same unconditional love I felt before I was even born. There and then is when your spirit truly understands the magnitude of this gift. It has been God’s Love that you have felt guiding your life all along. The difference now is that you have found the freedom in your heart to love Him back...
That my friend is where the sweetness of His LOVE can be truly felt. That is where the music can be truly heard and where the beauty of life truly exists...
Because He is the ultimate gift of LOVE!
It’s him ... it’s always him
“‘Before I form thee in the belly, I have known thee; and before thou comest forth from the womb I have separated thee, a prophet to nations I have made thee.’”Jeremiah 1:5 YLT
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10:27
“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.”Deuteronomy 10:14 KJV
"The human soul cannot breathe… behind the mask you have created for others to see..."(lg)
The meaning of behind at or to the far side of (something), typically to be hidden by it.
We located 102 verses in the Bible that refer to the word behind...
Who are we really?? I do believe we all hide behind a mask at some time in this crazy thing we call life. We seem to have a tendency to hide the rawness of what is truly happening in our lives. We have all been guilty of only showing the world what we would like them to see ... Many of our social media accounts reflect our dreams, our hopes, and a life that we have fabricated for others to LIKE and or possibly envy.
We hide our vulnerability and show that beautiful hardcover we have painted of ourselves. I find that many are overly concerned with what others may think...
What are we afraid of? Why is it so important to fit in? I sometimes feel like a round peg trying to fit in a square hole...
But the questions that spoke to my heart brought me here.. Are we willing to risk being different? Are we willing to walk alone? Are we willing to be set apart? Are we willing to bring the walls down that we hide behind... Are we willing to show the world our true colors?
But then I asked,” What is the price??” It's a heartfelt moment in time... And many times our insecurities will get the best of us and the loneliness will creep in and it may even wound our hearts.
But what does the Bible reveal? I found myself asking ”What have I learned throughout my journey that I can share? Can I step out from behind the walls I have built ?” Can I be raw? Can I stand alone? Can I risk being different?
I have been taught that we must share the rawness of life it frees our souls. I have come to grips with being vulnerable and found it shows we are all human and wrestle with the same fears, dreams, and hopes.
I have grown to love God beyond my own understanding. I have been taught that I am never alone... My savior is always with me. He is my mentor, my love, and my forever friend.
I have been enlightened and I have readjusted my value system.
Life is a gift. Relationships are precious... Memories will be our legacy... Don't hide behind a mask, be the most authentic soul you can be... Make a difference in this world. Love our sovereign God with all your heart, soul, and mind.
Because one day He may ask you ”Do you want ordinary or do you want me?? ” and our answer should always be YOU!!!
It's Him, It's always Him!
Step out and let your light shine for Christ so others can find their way...
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:17 ESV
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV
For am I now seeking the approval of man or God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 ESV
Meaning of validation, the action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.
I could not validate how many times this word appears in the Bible. I believe it's because it may not be in print, but every believer’s goal is to be validated by our Heavenly Father.
Many of us run through life looking for that stamp of approval. Do we belong? Do we fit in? What makes us yearn to be validated by others?
Are they experts in life? Do they have the experience because they traveled the road before us? I believe they have acquired a skill set that we may not have, and we can certainly learn a valuable lesson! But do we need validation from someone who has their hidden insecurities, frailties, and agenda?
When we look for validation for the wrong reasons, it could fall short of our expectations and wound our souls.
God has already validated us with His love and the sacrifice of His beautiful Son Jesus.
Ultimately, we should only seek validation from the Creator of all things. He is the only sovereign leader. He is without blemish. He is a fair and just lover of our souls.
But do we only believe this with our minds? Or do we feel it in our hearts? Do our lives and our actions reflect Him and His teachings?
I firmly believe we will always have His love, and as children of God, we have His stamp of approval. However, He expects us to grow and become everything He knows we can be.
Heaven's gate is the destination where we will receive our proper validation, our stamp of approval from our amazing Savior, Our beautiful King. We may even be blessed to hear Him say. Come in, my child, well done!! That will be a fantastic moment in time.
It’s Him! It’s Him! Forever and ever, amen!
He'll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high. Psalms 37:6
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings, Psalms 17:8
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel.
“The Divine is revealing itself to us every day. All we have to do is pay attention.”-Andrew Pacholyk...
Motivated by a whisper that echoed in my mind, I embarked on a new sculpting journey. My experience with clay has been limited to playdough with the kids… Lol. So, this could be a challenging afternoon.
I found myself with a childlike curiosity in Hobby Lobby, standing in the clay aisle, shifting through the choices. Suddenly, a young woman appeared before me, and we exchanged words. I asked her if she had ever created a sculpture, and she replied that she had, but it had been a while since she last sculpted in college. She shared that she is a photographer.
That day, we discovered many things in common, including our love for Jesus. Our conversation flowed effortlessly as we stood in the aisle, sharing stories about God and life.
She hugged me and said that in Hebrew, the word 'coincidence' does not appear and that moments like this are considered God's intervention. She smiled, said we met for a reason and introduced herself as Ruby. I smiled back, told her my name, and gave her the bracelet I wear with the inscription 'One great love, Elohim333'. We hugged and said our goodbyes….
I left with renewed inspiration to sculpt a 10-pound block of clay into a memory, proving that His great love is never a coincidence.
Wishing you a day filled with His Great LOVE!!
WhenYAHWEH delightsin howyou live your life,he establishes your everystep. Psalms 37:23 TPT
“I am convinced that there is no great distance between heaven and earth, that the distance lies in our finite minds. When the Beloved visits us in the night, He turns our chambers into the vestibules of His palace halls. Earth rises to heaven when heaven comes down to earth.” — Charles H. Spurgeon
Meaning of between in the time, space, or interval that separates
The word between does not seem to be a word that appears as a word that has been counted.
Between day and night. It’s 3:27 am and darkness fills the air ... yet it's morning ... transition to daylight will come soon ...
When we think of heaven and earth do we question what is the space between? Why are we earth-bound? Our bodies hold us captive. But our souls can move between worlds... do we tap into that resource? It’s a beautiful gift from our Creator ... Sometimes I feel a tug war between my heart and soul.. gravity may hold my body but my soul has been freed to soar to greater heights!!
We have a mission a purpose here on earth but there is a yearning in our soul to return to our Creator our spiritual home our First love. We are in the state of between... How does one reconcile this with our heart? How do we find peace in our souls? How do understand this with our limited mind?
He gave us you... “Holy Spirit” You are our beautiful “between”. You are our between love. You are our between peace. You share with us a heavenly love, and gently teach us the greatness of Jesus and our Heavenly Father... You teach us what beauty awaits and you show us the way. You share the essence and beauty of a love beyond our human understanding...
Just who are you? How did you come to dwell within our hearts our soul and our very thoughts? I have felt you stirring since birth. But I did not recognize who you were. I was between worlds .... and my heart was bound to things of this world... But for some reason far beyond my own thoughts, you freed my soul to newfound freedom and understanding...
You are a beautiful gift from our Creator, our Heavenly Father, our greatest LOVE. He gave us the gift of His very breath...
“The LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7).
It’s Him, It’s always been Him.
Our first love ...
I live in a state of between.. while my body must remain on earth, my soul has yearning.. a thirst.. to know everything about this beautiful love. My heart will always feel that pull to one day returns home... I love you Holy Spirit. The very thought of your abundant beauty and knowing that You are God’s very breath,
It is Your essence and Your abundant love. You have taken residence with my heart and soul... You leave me in awe of Your very existence...
