"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
Embracing change can be a powerful journey in life and art. Here's a testament to the transformative power of revisiting and refining a once-painted image, one brushstroke at a time. As I listened to music, my heart began the process… of seeing His face….
He inspires me in countless ways through everyday moments, gently refining His treasure as the ultimate Creator.
I first painted this piece in March, and yesterday, I revisited it, placing it on my easel, and the transformation began to unfold. Did I change it, or did He refine something within me? Hmmm
Wishing you a day filled with the refining love that He is so famous for…
It's Him! It's always Him !!
James 1:16-18
16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
If God wants to bring you closer to Him, He will make you alone. Kamaran Ihsan Salih
In the Bible, "bring" signifies a wide range of actions and ideas, from physical acts of carrying to metaphorical acts of leading, presenting, or causing something to come about. It's used in contexts of offering, deliverance, guidance, and even the act of bringing to life or completion.
As I began to examine this word, I pondered why it surfaced in my mind. However, I then experienced an epiphany. It’s Him. He wanted me to bring you on this journey. I have been on an extraordinary path of discovering God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. We have traversed the pages with the hope that these words would resonate with at least one soul. It has been remarkable to witness the numerous individuals who have read our words. Nonetheless, this marks the first instance in which He has requested that I bring you along.
Will you join me on an extraordinary adventure that will elevate our existence? You will find yourself falling in love with our Creator, my Elohim!! He will communicate with your heart in an unparalleled way… He is our safe haven when adversity strikes… He is our beacon of hope!!! And.… He has asked me to bring you along!!! Take my hand..…
But wait….
When we're invited to the most momentous occasion of our lives, what will we select to bring? Will we choose to share our love and our hearts without restraint? Will we present our lives as a testament to the power of kindness, compassion, and love, just as we've been loved and inspired to do by the most amazing loving soul we will have the privilege to know!
I can only bring you this far… the rest is up to you… Open your heart to His amazing love… and join Him as you write the most extraordinary love story you will ever experience!
He brings me to where no man has ever traveled! My heart deep within His presence… and as my soul fades into Him… I can only whisper it’s You!! It’s always been you!!
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. psalm 143:8
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” -Rumi
Meaning of brokenness: a person has given up all hope; is despairing.
There are approximately twenty-seven verses that point us to the word brokenness...
While meditating on this word, the silence in the room seemed to be interrupted by the sounds rushing through my head. I'm afraid this word will make me bleed. Throughout my walk with God, I've experienced times of heartbreak and severe soul bruising. I've found myself curled up, face buried in the ground, crying out from the depths of my soul.
I had a war raging within... I felt like I was coming apart at the seams... My heart was indeed being peeled back, like an onion, for the whole world to see... I was in such unfamiliar territory... I reached out but could not find a hand to hold... I felt misunderstood and alone. I retreated…
I was struggling to understand and find my balance.
Even knowing I had family and friends who loved me, I still felt lost. Who could understand this spiritual encounter? Since I didn't know my Creator, I looked for comfort in others, seeking someone who could enlighten me and provide perspective. But the gift of love I received was far greater than what most have ever encountered.
Many didn't know how to respond, and some thought I was losing my mind. Yet, I felt driven by a gentle force, which is hard to put into words. I knew I had to keep moving forward, I had to keep discovering more about Him and the love I felt in my soul. I had an unusual desire to share His love, but I was unprepared and out of my comfort zone. I felt an unexplainable joy rippling through my veins.
It was a struggle, leaving me wondering where I fit in and with whom I could share.
As I traveled each day, I discovered my Heavenly Father was always there, guiding me. He held me as I felt the growing pains of shedding my old skin, and I became stronger as I discovered more about Him, His beauty, and His love. He healed my broken heart and filled my days with beautiful wonder.
I felt like a child in a candy store, with so much to see, taste, and learn. My brokenness gave me heartfelt pain, but my state of not finding someone to hold my hand led me to Him. My brokenness allowed me to build an intimate relationship of trust, faith, and love with the most amazing spiritual soul I have come to know. I found the beauty in the pain. I found Him! It’s always been Him!!
And I would not change not even one day… He helped me… find me…
He is my soft place to fall. My strength when I am weak ... And He is my love when no other human understands my heart!! He is the light that I seek! He is the whisper in the wind that I yearn to hear... He is my gift of LOVE from above. And yes, He is bigger than anything in this life! And I love Him more each day…
He wows me !!!
Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’Isaiah 41:10
This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. Psalms 91:2
And He said to all “If anyone would come after me, let him
deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23
“Feelings beyond explanation... the soul responds with unspoken words. The heart sings in splendor” ― Leela Reddy
Meaning of unspoken - not expressed in speech; tacit. “An unspoken assumption"
I did not find the word “unspoken” in the Bible. However, it does point us to be still and listen for our Father's voice.
Words are a fascinating study; they have taken me on an incredible journey. I have discovered when to be still, not utter a single word, and listen. To be truthful, I sometimes find this difficult when the excitement of sharing a gift of His love with others appears before me. It overtakes my heart, and the words seem to escape from my mouth faster than I can contain them.
Many words can speak of hate. They can also speak of love greater than we have ever known. Words can warm our hearts, bring great joy, or wound our souls beyond repair.
I will admit, even before I shared this precious time with my Heavenly Father, I would tell my children If you had nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all,” leaving those words unspoken.
Are our thoughts the same as our voice? Do we act on these thoughts and share them with others, or do they remain hidden in our hearts for eternity? Are our silent prayers even heard?? Or must we part our lips and let the whispers from our hearts find they're their way to our Beloved Savior’s ears? I do believe God knows our every thought, which means every spoken and unspoken word… There is no hiding from Him. I find that He has even kept up with technology. He sees every word written, every app we open, every website we visit. He sees the words we use when we interact with each other on this thing we call social media.
Do we even give this a second thought as we go through our daily lives?
I am certain that some of our written, spoken words, and thoughts may bring great joy to our Heavenly Father's heart. And yet, some may sadden and perhaps even wound His soul.
I must admit I speak to Him in the silence of my mind, I write my thoughts and prayers daily, and I part my lips and speak to Him from the depths of my soul. There are no unspoken words to God. There is no other relationship that can know our heart, and understand us at such an intimate level…
Through embracing vulnerability and openness, I've come to realize that He is pleased when we share His message of love with others, by using our voices and experiences to spread His legacy of love through forgiveness and salvation for eternity.
Let no love go unspoken… time is a fragile gift. Be still and listen to the best teacher of life and love, and do not let these words go unspoken in your heart.
'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.' TPT
“And then she felt a calm wash over her, as the Earth grounded her with its might.” – Sarah Briedis...
Unearthing the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time.
Unearthing verses" in the Bible can refer to discovering or rediscovering passages that hold hidden treasures of wisdom, truth, or hope.
As I sit looking out into the vastness of our world… I ask myself, do we run through life with such speed that our feet never hit the ground? Do we not pause to reflect and dig deep within ourselves to unearth the divine wisdom that our magnificent Heavenly Father has outlined for His children?
Or do we act like rebellious teens, thinking we have all the answers, forgetting that He humbled Himself, returned as a man, and experienced human life to share His life and wisdom!
They say we can ground ourselves just by walking with bare feet on the earthly ground He created…
He created heaven, earth, and man. Is there a magnetic pull that grounds us to Him and all His creations? I believe everything ties back to Him… What a wondrous, extraordinary soul… How do we not appreciate His wisdom, His Artistry… His Vision… His Love!!
Oh, let me walk with Him in bare feet across His magnificent gift … Let me feel His presence … let me unearth the treasures He has set before me!!!
It’s Him! It’s always Him!!
I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:3-25
“Fall in love with being true to yourself, no matter how unpopular it is.” -Edmond Mbiaka..
Meaning of imposter - a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain:
The word imposter or the referenced word seems to appear approximately 3 times in the Bible.
Are you a what you see, is what you get the type of person?? The word transparency has become a popular word in today’s vocabulary. We all try to identify and remove imposters from our lives as they most likely can not be trusted with our hearts...
From my experience, many of these imposters have very charismatic types of personalities and can suck you into their snare before you realize what happened you may have become a victim of their fake world and hidden agenda.
Not all imposters can be disclosed with the naked eye. Have you ever seen knock off purses, watches, sneakers.. etc
From a distance, they seem like the real deal..But the quality can not stand up to the everyday wear and tear of the original...
We all have been guilty of wearing fake smiles, and showing only what we want others to believe. Social media is a hotbed for fake, imposters, and for creating a life you want others to believe. Do we read between in lines and find the true authentic person.. the raw, the real ??
I do believe we have all been victims of trusting, of giving our hearts, and of being injured by the imposter syndrome.
Yes, Christians can be imposters too. They have the same human frailties and desires, we all live in an imperfect world. We all crave to belong, to fit in .. but at what cost.. To be an imposter we give up the best part of ourselves... We all have unique and special qualities that God himself has given to us. And these qualities get lost as we hide behind what we want others to see.
Many thought and still think of Jesus as an imposter. I am curious what does it take for people to believe? What does it take for people to see His transparency? Even in death He never wavered? Most if not all imposters will shed their cloak and change like a chameleon when things get hot. Not Him. He was steadfast in His mission.
I can only speak from my experience and my heart. Jesus has shown me His love, His compassion, and His grace. His agenda has always been to LOVE. Many theologians have tried their very best to disprove His life only to find He was indeed the real deal.. He was and still is that what you see is what you get the type of person??
The question becomes do we spend the time to truly know Him? Do we show Him our true authenticity? Or do we attempt to show Him the facade we created?? Trust me He sees past the mask we wear. He sees our hearts.. and the most amazing thing is He loves us anyway...
I will admit, He holds my transparent heart. It’s taken me awhile to shed the layers of life that had my heart bound .. and I am still a work in progress. But with His teachings and many tears, (not all sad tears).
I am finding the true, the raw, the original, person God has made me to be.. Trust me, I one hundred percent know ... He is not finished with me yet...
It’s been an amazing adventure of self-discovery and only He has the power to truly see our hearts... He wows me...
Don’t be a fake or an imposter, be transparent, be raw, be everything God knows you can be!!!
It’s Him, It’s always Him...
“It’s impossible to disappear from you or to ask the darkness to hide me, for your presence is everywhere, bringing light into my night.”
Psalms 139:11 TPT
For many deceivers [heretics, posing as Christians] have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge and confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh (bodily form). This [person, the kind who does this] is the deceiver and the antichrist [that is, the antagonist of Christ 2 John 1:7
“God, I invite your searching gaze into my heart. Examine me through and through; find out everything that may be hidden within me. Put me to the test and sift through all my anxious cares. See if there is any path of pain I’m walking on, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting way— the path that brings me back to you.”
Tone matters. We communicate it even when we don’t speak with our posture, expressions, and more. David J. Collum
The word "tone" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible in the way it's used today, referring to the way words are spoken or the overall feeling conveyed. However, the tone can be felt in the words written…
Some read His word and can feel conviction, rising above with renewed hope! Some feel a sense of forgiveness, uplifted by the power of faith… There are so many emotions that can be felt just by the tone of His written word; they invite us to dive into a deeper connection with our first Love.
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
His loving tone always speaks to my heart... The King James Version of the Bible contains 66 chapters and 783,137 words. And I have discovered it reveals the greatest love story ever told...
His tone, His voice, His words … are so majestically spoken.. For many years, I believe He attempted to reach out to me, but I was too busy to hear Him.. And now my soul thirsts for more… More of Him… I can never get enough.
When I hear His voice whispering my name, I'm filled with an unshakeable sense of peace and feel an extraordinary sense of love that elevates my heart into a state of blissful contentment.
His tone is that of a loving Father, Friend, and lover of our souls…
I am learning to discern His tone from the chatter of our world…
Be still, my heart… and quietly listen …
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:27
He is my Shepherd, my King, my Everything!!
It’s Him! It’s always Him!
Shh 🤫 Be still … and listen with soulful ears… can you hear Him??? Oh, how I love His loving tone!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
The meaning of possible, able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something.
The word "possible" is used fifteen times in the King James Bible.
Will I ever be fortunate enough to behold your presence again? Will I get to look into your eyes and see the love that shines brightly? Will I witness that radiant smile that fills my heart with joy...Will I be honored to hear your voice call my name with affection??? Or is it just a feeling of hope, love, and promise in my soul?Will you return to me?Or are you just a dream that inspires me to believe in the power of love?
Throughout the ages, the Bible has ignited the hearts of many, and as I navigated its pages, I encountered a timeless love story that has no ending. All the characters, events, and words converge to reveal an unwavering love that is difficult to comprehend, particularly with our limited human thinking.
But when we surrender our soul to His divine presence, it unlocks the infinite possibilities of a perfect world, a unique relationship, and a beautiful, unbridled LOVE that is so difficult to articulate! As we yield, we start to hear, see, and savor the divine presence of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Our soul will begin to yearn for Him, embarking on a life-changing journey.
We unshakeably believe in His radiant promise to return to those who have faith and love Him. We wholeheartedly endorse His story of redemption. We attain renewed hope and experience a deep love that exceeds words. And with fervent anticipation, we zealously yearn for our first love to return... Many remain unbelieving... and will watch from afar... Many will turn away.
However, I will admit I have fallen for His story of an unfailing love hook, line, and sinker...
I have experienced His power to transform life from mundane to radiant joy and fulfillment. I have been forever changed, and have no thought of returning to the mundane. I have seen His ability to rescue souls from the depths of despair.
I stand unapologetically, openly expressing my heart's longing for His return...He has stolen my heart and poured an extraordinary love into my soul. He has given me the gift of hope, grace, and love; they are all such amazing treasures! Still, they are all surpassed by the gift of Him!
Many will say that's an unbelievable story! I don't believe it? The Bible is just a book? All I can say is ...
What if you're wrong?
What if there's even a whisper of possibility that the believers are right??? What if? What if He is returning to gather His children in a joyful celebration of love and redemption?? What if His love, I feel in my heart and soul, is real? What if this book, called the Bible, is a treasured piece of our history and a lamp unto our feet for our future existence? What if God, in His boundless compassion, loves us so much that He came as a man to give us a living example of His love and sacrifice? To teach us how to live and how to die in the flesh with faith and trust. And how to live a beautiful, Spirit-filled life for eternity? What if He gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to dwell within each believer, opening our souls to a love that surpasses all human understanding? What if His return is a factual statement that will usher in a new era of love, peace, and harmony?
What if ???
I pray that your heart be filled with hope as the what-if vanishes like a vapor in your life, and may you rise to join the ranks of the souls who see His limitless possibilities!!!
I for one long to stand on the shore, eyes fixed on the horizon, and behold the magnificent spectacle of His return! Look around at the world events. The excitement of His return is building!
It's astonishing to me why some people wouldn't be eager to know Him? Why wouldn't they leap at the chance? Why wouldn't they have faith? Many ask, "What if you're wrong?" And I respond, "But what if I'm right?"
Don't miss out .... Reflect on the possibilities... Reflect on His return... Reflect on being loved so profoundly that He's willing to leave a beautiful, safe Kingdom and return to a place that scourged Him, tormented Him, and killed Him.
He's willing to return a second time just to prove His eternal love for you and me...
Oh, how I yearn to hear His voice, how I long to gaze into His eyes... and proclaim to Him that I adore Him with every fiber of my heart and soul... Not for the blessings He bestows upon me... But for the majesty of who He is...
It’s Him, It’s always Him...
What if??? Just ... Envision the endless possibilities!!!
For you, yourselves are even aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 5:2
So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28
"In the silence of the heart, we can hear the voice of God."
..The meaning of profound: penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding
In seeking to provide an accurate count of how many times the wordprofound appears in the Bible, it is both difficult and inspiring to determine. The word itself only appears once in the Bible, but profound statements are scattered throughout its pages…
I often wondered what the difference is between wisdom and profound, and I recently discovered that profound emphasizes the depth or intensity of understanding, while wisdom involves applying that understanding practically and ethically to inspire and empower others. And then this word spoke to my soul, and it brought me here…
Profound spirituality has been described as a deeply life-changing and intensely liberating experience or understanding of spiritual concepts. This understanding is considered crucial for achieving ultimate connection and reflects an important aspect of philosophical thought within the tradition.”
Is being spiritually profound a gift that allows us to experience unparalleled joy? I firmly believe that we all have unique paths to discovering God's love, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. It's a deeply personal journey, with the ultimate goal of finding Him and basking in His presence. As we walk this path, we yearn to be closer to Him, to grow in our understanding of His life, purpose, and profound love.
His love has the power to profoundly impact our lives. It will free our souls and bring us to a sense of peaceful bliss that surpasses anything this world has to offer.
He has profoundly touched my life, and my life will never be the same… He WOWs me!!
It’s Him!!! It will always be Him!!!
And I am profoundly undone!!!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
“Don’t be afraid of being different, be afraid of being the same as everyone else!!”
The meaning of different is not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.
Have you ever felt just a little odd, and that you did not fit in?? When I look back at my life, I am sure I had the normal insecurities of wanting to fit in... Many children struggle with peer pressure...
But do we ever really shed those feelings, or do we just get better at hiding behind that smile we wear... We learn to "fit" in the circles of life that we travel ... We become comfortable with who we have become... And our outward behavior is what others see as "Normal". But is that person they see the real you? Or just an image that you have created for approval by others?
It makes me wonder, who dictates what is Normal???
I thought I had grown into my "Normal". Until one day due to a Holy Spirit Encounter my world swiftly flipped upside down. I found myself in very unfamiliar territory...I had been given a gift of supernatural love. And it seemed like overnight things were changing at record speed.
My family and friends witnessed these dramatic changes that were happning to me and within me...
I indeed had become different... I had a new burning desire to know more about my Heavenly Father, His Son, and the Holy Spirit. God placed me in places to grow in love and understanding... He opened my heart for the world to see... I have openly shared my journey with anyone that would listen. That in it self is so different from who I was... I did not share. I was a very private soul... And now here we are on a world wide blog where I have shared my thoughts and heart with you, my reader and almost another 130K souls.
Many people have said I need to write a book... It's funny because I never used to write before this life-altering event...and now I have two books selling on Amazon!
I do feel I have grown in so many different ways. I may not be "normal" according to earthly standards. But I am amazing and miraculously made. Just ask my Heavenly Father ... How did He make each of us so different yet the same??? I can only stand in awe in His Presence and mutter...
It's Him! It’s always Him!!!
He WOWs me!!! His LOVE is so different. It's like nothing I have ever experienced in my life. But I do know it is not of this world... How could we not be touched by Him and not be different ?? He came to earth to so us how to live. How to love. and how to be different...So when someone tells us we are different.. Remember we are in amazing company!!!
And I.... am a work in progress.
Psalm 139:13-14 You alone created my inner being. You knitted me together inside my mother. I will give thanks to you because I have been so amazingly and miraculously made. Your works are miraculous, and my soul is fully aware of this.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful Psalm 139:14 NIV
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. Matthew 7:13
