For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—
his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen Romans 1:20
The word seek appears 244 times in the Bible.
Bible Meaning: Two different Hebrew words are used to express the idea of seeking. The first word is darash, which means to inquire or search carefully, and the second is bakash, which means to request something desired.
Why are we driven to seek?? What are our passions?? What are our desires? We all seek something or someone in this life??? How do we ensure what we chase, once we capture it.? Is it even worth the chase?? I find the key question is? What does it bring to your life? Does it fill your need? Does it show you kindness? Does it show you compassion? Does it heal your wounds? Does it hold your heart when needed? Does it love you unconditionally? Does it give you unimaginable joy? Does it give you peace?
If you say yes to all the above that is probably a good start. However, if I ask you does it promise and deliver eternal life? I know of no other something or someone that can deliver this claim ...
He also is seeking our hearts and will chase us to the ends of the universe! He has a magnetic pull on our souls... I have felt what His seeking can bring. It’s beyond words? He has captured my heart and whispers to my soul. I can only pray that I can live up to His desire for my life and that my actions make it worth His chase.
As I have stated I am a work in progress. And look to Him for guidance daily. For those seeking answers to life’s questions, seek Him and you shall find him, and he will fill your life with abundance more than you can ever imagine.
He warms our hearts with an unexplainable LOVE. It is a “soulful” experience with an eternal life impact!!
“And ye shall seek me, and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 KJV
“I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me.” Proverbs 8:17 KJV
“But without faith, it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 KJV
With a mighty hand and outstretched arm; His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:12-13
God apparently thinks hands are pretty important as the word hand appears 1466 times in the Bible and the plural word hands appears 462 times.
Hand the part of the body at the end of the arm that is used for holding, moving, touching.
I thought this word would be pretty straight forward. Butas I began to study the word. I found that there is more... there is always more in this fascinating book we know as the Bible.
Hands, If we are lucky we are blessed with two that are very functional. I do believe we take them for granted unless they fail us in some way... The hands can show the scars of life. They can be as gentle as a raindrop falling from the sky. They can hold a newborn child with such care and grace. Hands can softly touch a life.
The hands do so much! Did you know that the human hand has only 27 bones? I personally found this surprising. I thought our hand had many more...
But then my thoughts drifted to the Bible and the significance of hands. My mind could only think of Jesus. As a young carpenter, He used His hands to build, repair, and carve intricate wood pieces into beautiful masterpieces.
I envision His hands to be strong, gentle, loving. So, when I think about how His beautiful hands and the scars, He received because of a great love..breaks my heart.
All I can say is why? Why Him?Why couldn't we stop it?I don’t understand how He still loves us enough to hold us so tenderly in His scarred hands? It's a love that boggles the mind and surpasses all human understanding. Can we love Him enough to soothe not just the scars in His hands but also the scars He carries within His heart? How can we convey the grief we feel for what He endured? He was such a precious life and such an amazing soul. Such a gift to all humanity...
His hands hold our hearts and protect us from pain even today. His hands can and do facilitate miracles and they can offer His healing touch.
If I could just be in His presence. I would need no words.I would just caress and softly kiss His hands. His beautiful caring hands.
His hands have held my heart and soothed my soul. When no one could understand my pain. He was there.His LOVE has never failed me.
It’s Him, it’s always Him.
"Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of [my] hands; thy walls [are] continually before me." Isaiah 49:16
“And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.” Luke 24:50 KJV
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until
it becomes a memory. Dr. Suess
There are 30 verses referencing memories in the Bible.
Meaning of memories is something remembered from the past; a recollection:
Our memories can hold so many hidden secrets of the heart. They can bring joy. They can bring sadness, some cause anxiety, and some can be the most amazing heartfelt times of our lives. We share these precious moments with the people that God places in our path.
Some people will not remember what you wore, the car you drove, or the card you gave. They will however remember the time, care, and love you gave them. They will remember how you made them feel... So, never waste a moment to share love and life. Make memories, capture photos, write down your inner most thoughts. I promise one day they will be cherished.
To further dive into this word and how this word relates to the Bible, a book that until recently, I thought happened to be old news and difficult to understand. However, I have discovered it truly is a masterpiece of the love of monumental proportions.
When I search for answers, I always look to Jesus. Today is no different. I began by questioning my memories of Him? And then I realized that I can only remember Him through the memories of others. We are so blessed that God instructed His followers to write and paint us a beautiful picture of His Life, His Love, His Kindness, and Wisdom. These amazing souls poured out their hearts into every page of this amazing book.
Jesus is quoted in saying “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19 He is asking us to never forget this beautiful memory and the promise He has given us all, of eternal life.
These are indeed beautiful memories of our Savior.
However, we are also taught that memories do not end in the last chapter. The revelation truly comes when we realize that our Savior is still alive making new memories with us each and every day !!
To embrace and make these memories become a reality. We just need to invite Him into our hearts and watch your soul dance the dance of life.
Write your story and paint your life with the most amazing colors they will be your testimony and you will live in the hearts of other generations.
He still WOWs me!!
It's Him. It’s always Him!!
You will find it difficult to not fall in LOVE...
“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth;
And the former things will not be remembered or come to mind. Isaiah 65:17
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life. KJV
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Every second of every day is the opportunity for a new beautiful beginning. Embrace it, Love it! Own it! (LG)
The word "beginning" occurs 107 times in the King James Version of the Bible.
Meaning of beginning a point in time or space at which something starts:
Sometimes the scariest thing is the beginning. The uncertainties. The expectations, The unknown?? It can bring a rush of emotions excitement, joy, fear, and anxiety just to name a few??
Somehow, we all have faced the beginning of something new ... New locations, new friends, new job, new school, newfound loves, new passions, and the list goes on. There are times when we feel we are in control and then there are the times we are on a journey that seems to have a life of its own. Are we on autopilot ? or is there a Godly presence that has our destiny in His control?
As I pondered this and looked at scriptures for answers? I found a scripture that states “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Hmm crazy as this sounds, I love thinking about this verse as we think of life... Knowing God was there at the beginning of life, and He has held us in his loving hands and loved us through this amazing journey. He makes me smile.
This verse also gives us comfort knowing He will be there at the end of this life as we know it... But wait!! He has also promised us life for eternity in exchange for loving Him above all else.
So, let’s put the two together and see this as an amazing LOVE Story! His love for us started at the beginning of life and He has loved us through our entire journey. He has loved us through all of life's trials. The happy..the sad..the wins.. the losses..and all the victories small and large. The beauty of His promise of love is it will continue until we take our last breath.
But if we believe Him and His word it’s not the end, it is a beautiful new beginning with God for eternity... He chose each of us before the world began ...It's what we do with this gift of life that will determine how and with whom we will spend eternity. What type of impact and memories we leave and intrust with others on this earth will determine our soul's future residence.
I would pray that when that time comes we can raise our hands and say I am present God count me in! I am ready for the beginning of this new adventure. Let's do it!
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."John 3:16
“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.” John 15:26-27 NIV
“A long time ago, the Lord had me. He had me before he created anything. The Lord chose me in the beginning before the world began.”Proverbs 8:22-23 EASY
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The dance of the jellyfish. Beauty, grace and a peaceful a moment in time can set your mood for the entire day.
Meditate is found in the King James Version 14 times.
Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.
The Bible often speaks about the value of meditation in the Spirit. It places the focus of meditation on the word of God before the act of prayer.
In my journey meditation just happened. It was something that was not planned. Because truly I had no former knowledge on the subject. Or why this practice was even something people even enjoyed. It’s a practice that just evolved into a place where I could go to God with no preconception or judgment. I could discuss anything that was transpiring in my life. However, I can say the time spent in prayer with Him has been nothing short of amazing. I have found peace, I have found love and I have found answers to many of my questions.
In my search to know more about this path, God had placed me on. And also having a desire to ensure that everything I did, was in-line with His teachings. I questioned and researched everything and meditation was no different. This was indeed a challenging time, as I knew very little about God, and this spiritual walk I was now on. I would say, I was getting my information in bits and pieces and doing my best to put things together in my own head.
I found many mixed opinions on mediation. Some love it, some are skeptical, some merely do not understand. Some have pointed out it is not a Christian practice, and maybe I should talk to my pastor. And that's ok.
I can only speak from my heart and my experience. I have researched and found many scriptures in the Bible that support meditation. The only significant point is that you start your meditation in God’s word. Meditation has broadened my prayer life and has helped me grow spiritually. I have been asked what steps I take when I meditate.
First, let me set the stage for my meditation escape. I do not sit in any pretzel position nor do I chant any rituals. I sit in a comfortable lazy boy chair. Kick it back. Use a warm blanket. Burn frankincense incense. I use earbuds and listen to music that speaks to my soul...
Once I am ready, I start by praying, breathing, and relaxing. I soon find that sweet spot before I drift into a deep sleep. There is where a story seems to unfold ... These stories have actually fed my heart and soul. Once the story finishes unfolding, I immediately sit up and write down my experience.
Here is one example of one of my many meditations.
Meditation 8:45
I stumbled across a meditation for healing the body. My thought, "I have no complaints" But then I thought my heart❣still carries a scar.
So, I settled in made myself comfortable, and listened to the narrator. And my mind’s eye brought me here.
I was laying down on a soft comfortable bed. My arms were stretched out as wide as they would allow. My palms were open facing upward. My feet were crossed at the ankle.
I was drifting into a subconscious peaceful state of mind. When my chest began to open slowly. A radiating light began to illuminate softly from my chest. The light carried flecks of sparkles that began to float upward. I could see my heart.
It was not my human heart, but it appeared to look like an artist's rendition of a 3-dimensional deep red heart. My heart started to open as well, allowing light and flecks to join the existing light. They seemed to join this illuminating dance upward. When my heart opened fully a white dove appeared and in slow motion began to fly upward within this amazing light.
There was peaceful freedom felt. This vision lasted for a short while. I felt a peace in my heart and love in my soul, and the mediation ended.
Lesson: The Holy Spirit will free your soul. Thus, giving you an indescribable Peace in your heart. Knowing that God is now holding the cause of your heartache in his hands and will handle it from here.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law doth he meditate day and night." ... "Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word." Psalms 119:148, KJV.
And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of it was a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was foursquare, and two cubits were the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same. Ex 37:25 KJV
I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds. Psalms 77:12
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law, he meditates day and night.". Psalms 1:2
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 – (NIV)
Character is it inherited? Or is it molded by life? We can only build our character daily by the way we think and conduct our behavior, thought by thought, action by action.
We are all a work in progress and can miss the mark at any given moment. We are human. But there is always room for improvement no matter what stage of life we are presently in... However, in order to improve we need to identify the character traits we want to emulate.
So, I decided to use Jesus as my role model. here are a few descriptive words I have put together to describe our perfect Savior.
I am sure this list only scratches the surface. However, as I constructed my list my thoughts went here ... Wow, He truly is perfect!!! I can only pray that I take each word into my heart and try each day to make them a way of life. I know It’s impossible to fill his shoes but if we follow in His footsteps it can only improve our own character thought by thought, action by action. one year, one month, one week, one day at a time...
Join me in my quest ... Let His light shine through our imperfections as we hone in on building our own character. You may even be amazed that the changes in you will unfold a beautiful life that has just been waiting to bloom.
He still WOWs me.
“Do what I teach you to do. Listen to my message and learn from me what is true. I am very kind, and I do not make myself important. I will help you. Then you will have peace in your mind. I will not tell you to do things that are too difficult. I will not tell you to carry anything that is too heavy for you." Matthew 11:29-30 ️
“The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.” Matthew 12:35
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To the person who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness. 2. Ecclesiastes 2:
The Hebrew word Sadeh meaning field is applied to any cultivated ground, and in some instances in marked opposition to the neighboring wilderness. There are 7 Bible verses that mention the word field.
A field such an innocuous yet strange, simplistic word to study? However, this study found a depth that explains why it even appeared before me. When we think of a field, we see land for as far as the eye can see. We can see where the sky meets the earth.
When this field is rich it produces a harvest that can sustain life. So, when we look at its beauty, do we wonder did God create the field? Or did He create the land for a man to cultivate and harvest? I do believe God could have created either one, the land, or the field. As he is in control of everything.
However, He loved us so much he created man with the ability, to have dreams and visions enough to create amazing things. Thus, giving us a feeling of purpose, and accomplishment in life. It truly is an amazing gift from His heart. He has always shared the best of Himself with us. He shared His beautiful story of how he created wonders from nothing and man from simple dust. His creativity amazes me at every turn.
How do His creations differ from ours? When we take the time to truly look at the things that we have created. We must stop and realize... We can only create because He has given us life, He has given us the tools and He has given us all unique gifts. For without Him, nothing is possible. So, when you find yourself in a field of doubt? Find Him! Plant the seeds! Look to the horizon! And give Him thanks for the harvest!! 🌱
Remember no one said, the road of life would be easy. However, God has promised us to stand beside us and guide us. He will hold us when we have doubts. He will celebrate our victories. So, keep Him as close as the breath He gave you at birth. Feel Him in your soul. He will be your strength, He will be your refuge, He will be your peace, He will become the vision for our future. Take his hand and walk with Him. Go now and create a life that will lead Him to say, my child with you I am well pleased.
It’s Him it’s always Him!!
“Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.” Psalms 96:12-13 KJV
Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest. John 4:35
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
Fruit is listed in the KJV of the Bible 208 times. It is in 184 verses.
The meaning of Fruit as a countable noun: The fruits or the fruit of someone's work or activity are the good things that result from it.
In the Bible, the Holy Spirit is a gift from God that brings us the fruits of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Each is amazing attributes to hone ... To be honest I feel if you are on receiving end of someone that shares them with you. You are truly blessed.
However, getting these “Fruits” happens to be just the beginning. It’s how we cultivate and use them that matters most. In our fast-paced lives, we have a tendency to overlook the opportunities, and may not even apply them to their fullest potential.
Just imagine a world that could embrace these “Fruits” and shower the goodness on others. I see them as building blocks to heaven (on earth). I challenge you to take another look at the list and let’s pray together that we can and will pursue God’s Gift of the Holy Spirit. He is the deliverer of these amazing attributes the Bible refers to as “Fruits”.I pray that we can own and share each of them every day and in every way. They bless the giver as well and the receiver.
I also questioned why they are called “Fruit”. so, I researched this word further, all I could see were a multitude of images of apples, bananas, oranges, etc. lol
But as I did a little further investigation. I came away with these thoughts ...As we are taught in John 15:5” Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches”. The “Fruit” is the sweetest result when the two work in unison. The Fruit also bears the seeds to continue life. Speak LOVE, Share Life. Let’s let the Holy Spirit be our guide to be the best we can be.
Grab every moment, live it to its fullest, find that sweetness of life.
It is never too late!!
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5 KJV
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such, there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 KJV
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46-47 KJV
When a beautiful blessing caused heartbreak. As a mother how do you reconcile that your child carries the weight of the world on His shoulders? How can you deal with seeing the pain in your child's eyes? How do we stand at His feet and watch Him take is last breath? Witnessing this must have put a rip in her heart so deep she felt it was beyond repair.
She must have suffered every wound, every tear, and every drop of blood that fell. The anguish must have been beyond human comprehension. She gave us such a beautiful gift, it was the biggest most precious part of her life. She gave us her beautiful Son, Emmanuel. She was just a child herself when He was born. But she trusted God to hold her hand through all of the life trials she would endure.
Even knowing how important His role is, the loss must have always haunted her soul. She was left behind with all her human frailties to embrace and understand the magnitude of His amazing life. Only her Son could deliver such an amazing gift of peace and healing to her heart. I am so grateful for her and her sacrifice.
When you look for strength remember this story of a mother and child and their journey. It’s unconditional love at its finest. It’s the most beautiful love story we will ever know...
Today let's embrace all Mothers and acknowledge the sacrifice and the beautiful gift of LOVE they unselfishly give.
“For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah9:6
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. KJV
The word - freedom - appears twice the word - freely - appears 17 times the word - freeman - appears once the word - freewill - appears 17 times.
Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint: “we do have some freedom of choice"
Freedom is it a choice? or a gift? Is Freedom a test of wills or the breaking of chains that bind the heart? Freedom can be seen, it can be felt, it can be taught. We have so many things that can affect our freedom. Some are in our control and some rage deep within us ... Other restraints are placed on us by society and/or how others think we should behave.
Many people suffer from darkness placed on them from the hands of others. Any of these things can rob us of our joy and freedom. They can stifle the true essence of who we are and can hinder what God knows we can truly be.
However, with God, we can rise above any roadblock no matter the depth of scars. When I think of Freedom, I am thankful that I have been blessed to thrive in my immediate world with the Freedom to be me ... or so I thought??? ... I was free in some aspects of my life. But my spiritual life lacked substance and understanding and this affected my freedom to express openly the LOVE that had been placed in my heart by Elohim ...
Some people understood and embraced the changes, some turned away, others tried to stifle and/or judge me. Leading me to some doubt and hesitation in my heart. This had a direct effect on the fullness of a LOVE and Freedom I had been given. I found my human actions and emotions began to resurface. I needed to relearn, rethink, and share openly. Which was not something I would normally do. It was such a confusing yet amazing beautiful time.
God has shown me how amazing He can be. As my relationship with God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, grew and my confidence shifted to new-found freedom that only He can give. He frees our hearts, He frees our souls, He releases the child within. And He says follow me and feel the freedom to LOVE. There is no FEAR in Love! That is our purpose under the heaven.
This God-given gift of Freedom will open the door to experience the beauty of life... His LOVE will cut the chains that bind your heart. He will free the unbridled child within. He will take you on a journey beyond your imagination. He will teach you every day to LOVE deeper than you ever thought possible ... Freedom to “LOVE” is the greatest reward one can receive ...
Being set Free, to experience His love is such an unexplainable gift!!
I urge you to chase Him, Love Him and let your heart experience this unexplainable Freedom to LOVE. He will make love to your soul and whisper a love song to your heart. Your life will never be the same. Its Freedom, Its Love, Its Life.
Its Him, Its always HIM.
No words can adequately describe Him, He is an amazing a feeling! Freedom to love without limits is a gift! Don't waste even one opportunity to Love. That moment may never come again.
“So, if the Son makes you free, you will really be free.”
John 8:36 EASY
“Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:39 KJV
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal ... a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance ... a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to lose and a time to seek; a time to rend and a time to sew; a time to keep silent and a time to speak; a time to love and a time to hate; a time for war and a time for peace.
