“Outer beauty pleases the EYE. Inner beauty captivates the HEART.” – Mandy Hale,

Meaning of garment: an item of clothing.

There are 29 verses in the bible that mention the word garment. 

The clothing of the people in Biblical times seems to have been made from wool, linen, animal skins, and perhaps silk. The fabrics are not very much different from the ones we use today… 

When studying the word garment. I could not help remembering a quote. "The clothes make the man" is from the Shakespearean play called Hamlet. The line that has been translated from is "apparel oft proclaims the man" It based on the thought that in our world, people form judgments about others based upon the clothes that they wear.

What is it that sets us apart just by the way we dress? I do believe most of us enjoy the finer things in life.  Or at least, we as a society have grown comfortable with “things”. It is apparent that many dress to impress. I do believe Covid has made many of us sit up and take notice, of what we truly should value. 

How many of us have attended zoom meetings? 

To be honest, were you only dressed from the waist up? From the waist down perhaps you wore your PJ’s and slippers? Or perhaps you arrived at your online meeting in your bare feet ready to impress. I do believe when we feel good about how we look. It is not really the clothes, its the confidence and beauty that glows from within because the outer package looks good.  But then again, I have witnessed many beautiful packages that are void of substance. We should not judge the outer garments, but we should train ourselves to seek the beauty of the heart. 

So as we unravel this puzzle. Have you ever wondered why Jesus did not come dressed to impress? He had the credentials to dress like a King. But His garments were plain, they were simple and modest. He addressed many important scholars in simple sandals. But He had the

X- factor as they call it… I like to call it the God-Factor… He blows so many holes in the quote "The clothes make the man"… And I must agree. It was not the garment. It was the Man that filled the garment. The Man that changed the world because of LOVE. The Man of simple humble beginnings… The Man with the beautiful heart. The Man that is now My King, My Savoir My Lord. 

It's Him, It's Always Him

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

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No Other God - (Lyric Video) - Steph Macleod [OFFICIAL]

Does our soul thirst for more? Do you ever feel there's something missing from your life?  But we are not quite sure what that might be? Do we long for a love that seems to be just beyond our reach?

Join me as I travel back in time. And I share a word from our Bible word study and meditation. I have fused them together to create a self-narrated story called "Unquenchable thirst" 

Deuteronomy 32:2 “Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.”

Meaning of travel: to go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.

There are approximately 42 verses about the word travel in the Bible. 

As we travel on this word adventure together let’s unpack this word “travel” and see where it might take us... 

Have you ever wished time travel was possible?  Have you ever wished you could relive a special moment in time? Have you ever wished you could be whisked away into the future to go see that special someone? Perhaps they hold the answers to many mysterious questions that we are on a quest to discover? 

If I only had one wish, would I choose to go forward? Or would I choose to go back in time? Such a difficult question? We have all been pretty confined… Travel has been difficult.. so many restrictions.. so many guidelines. 

So let's do it … come on run away with me... 

Closes your eyes, and let’s escape. There is a freedom that comes when we can tap into our imaginations. There is an excitement that can be felt… We are not restricted, we are free spirits, our hearts began to feel the rush.

Buckle up… If you are riding shotgun with me… You must know where I am headed… I have been chasing the greatest love I have ever known,  but gravity has kept me earthbound…. and NOW I am free to catch HIM. 

I know it will be the most amazing ride of our lives… We will travel to a destination that is beyond our wildest dreams... I have personally met the Creator of this magnificent paradise. And if it is even a fraction of what He represents… My heart will not be able to be contained... 

I have it from an amazing source it will be heavenly...

Heaven has Mansions where we wIll dwell with Jesus - John 14:2-3

Heaven will be a city built for worship - Hebrews 12:22-23

All nations and people will worship Jesus - Revelation 7:9-10

Heaven will be filled with Peace, Joy, and Praise - Revelation 7:15-17A 

Precious gemstones will adorn Heaven - Revelation 21:9-11

Heaven will have Pearl Gates & Streets of Gold - Revelation 21:21

The Tree of Life in Heaven - Revelation 22:2

The Light of God in Heaven - Revelation 22:4-5

But even with all its beauty, all its glory, and all its treasures... 

It can not compare to the beauty, the glory, and the …..

I am speechless… Be still my heart…. 

It's Him. It's always Him!

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

Bible Verses from KJV, ESV / Sinner's Prayer

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Heaven bound (Original song by Rev. Ruel Buyacao)

 
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The meaning of language: a system of communication used by a particular country or community:

The Bible had been translated into 3,324 languages. And the word language is in 53 verses. 

It is amazing to me that this book we call the Bible is cherished by only a few and not the masses. The story within its pages holds such beauty, such grace, such passion, such love, such kindness, such forgiveness! So much so that through the ages that many have felt the needed to share it with others in their own native tongue.  

But are they just sharing the words? Is this native language only spoken? Are these words void of action? I find the spoken words can be shallow and void of substance! If the deliverer does not feel them deeply with the heart. It’s always the actions of the heart that makes the most impact !!

Our role model came. He spoke the native language... But beyond that, He lives the story! His loving heart can be seen... It can be felt ... It could be witnessed by the ones who loved Him... But He also left His mark of love on ones that have tried to destroy His legacy of love... He fulfilled His mission to love with a love that has transcended all time and space !! His love is the language of Love ...

No matter what your native tongue may be... If you look for Him you will begin to feel it. It’s a language that many have written about, but until you feel it you will not truly understand it ... It can be difficult to describe... 

I wonder, what language should I translate this love story?  It is a monumental task... The day will come when every nation, tribe, people, and language, will stand in front of our Savior our King, and the only language that will be felt is His language of LOVE... 

It’s Him, It’s always Him! 

After this, I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. Revelations 7:9 

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

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The Love of Jesus | Live | Elevation Worship

The meaning of prosper: To favor; to render successful. All things concur to prosper our design.

The word prosper is in the KJV approximately 104 times.

How do you measure success? Is it that job at the top? Is it that big house? Or that shiny new car? 

This word can go deeper if you study it with your soul.... You will never see the word prosper superficially again... It can point you to what is important in your life... 

I listened to a gentleman yesterday.  He is a covid survivor. He shared that he considered himself a success. He had all the trappings of a successful life.. beautiful house, car, job... and as He laid there gasping for air thinking about his past and his future. He realized none of those things truly mattered... It became evident that it was his life, his relationships, and where he would transition if he became a covid statistic? 

So as we study this word I ask how do we see this word? Are we a success? Do we prosper spiritually? Do we chase the things that truly matter? Or do we collect “things” for someone to sell in an estate sale when we leave this earth ??? How do we live a rich life?? Do we pour out love to the ones who live in our hearts? Do we care enough for the lost? Do we put ourselves in God's hands?  We are only here for a short time to make your mark! Leave loving memories in the hearts of others... 

We have been given directions for life many times. How do we not see it? How do we not live it... Are we lost or are we too busy, to truly prosper and live a rich life.  We must find Him. We value Him above all else. We must love with all our heart and soul. Our Creator has given us the tools... I challenge you to pick them up and follow Him!! 

It’s Him, it’s always him 

“But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law, he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.” Psalms 1:2-3 NASB

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

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Treasures In Heaven / BURLAP TO CASHMERE

Join me as I travel back in time. Ane I share a word from our Bible word study and meditation. I have fused them together to create a self-narrated story called The Master Hands. 

We are all a work in progress. However, if you surrender your life to the master’s hands (Jesus) he will lovingly mold you into a beautiful gift for our Heavenly Father.  🤟🏼❤( and it won't hurt a bit 😍)

"You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." ... In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord."

1 Thessalonians 1:6, NIV: 

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All things come to him who waits – provided he knows what he is waiting for. –Woodrow T. Wilson

Meaning of wait: To stay or rest in expectation; to stop or remain stationary, till the arrival of some person or event.

The word "wait" is in the King James Version of the Bible 106 times. It is in 101 verses.

How many of us can gracefully wait ??  Our patience is tested every day? Wait a minute I will be right back. hmm 

Everything these days seems to be moving at such a fast pace!! Most of us want immediate results for our request. Or we go elsewhere to find it faster ...  I witness this as we compare the US post office, UPS, and Amazon. We are such a spoiled society? I am just as guilty as the next person. 

Wait, why am I having difficulty in expressing awaiting, a yearning, a love that seems to have consumed my thoughts my heart, and has made my soul come alive... 

If there is a line forming for this gift I think I could wait a lifetime just to see it. I know when I wait for this gift I have the excitement of a child on Christmas morning... Waiting for this gift gives us a return beyond our own understanding. 

I will admit I have tasted this amazing gift and I wait on my portion every day...  It never disappoints me !! The ingredients are rich!  It is the most amazing, beautiful gift that you can taste, smell, and touch... It fills your senses with Hope, Love, and a renewed view of Life.  It points you to a brighter tomorrow. And it satisfies that deep craving we have within. 

And the good news it’s has zero calories... 😀

Ok, I will not make you wait any longer...I will share my heart, my thoughts, and the greatest love I have ever known. 

It’s Him, It’s always Him... 

Please excuse me... I am going to wait on Him because He fills my heart and breathes life into my soul... and there is no better way to start each day!!  I am so blessed to have found Him. But wait, He actually found me!  

“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalms 27:14 NLT

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Shane & Shane: I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)

“God loves you more in a moment than anyone could in a lifetime.” Anonymous

The meaning of mine: My; belonging to me. It was formerly used before nouns beginning with vowels. "I kept myself from mine iniquity."

Mine is in the Bible 825 times. 

Ownership what is this claim ? Mine? Yours? Ours ? Many in our world claim the one with the most toys wins ? 

Do we see and use these words with our Creator in Heaven?  When I look at life there are truly no earthy possessions that we can truly claim as our own. We only have them for a temporary time.  They all will fade like dust in the wind when the time comes to leave this world.. 

However we can emphatically state to our Creator that all things are yours. He does have full ownership of everything in Heaven and on earth. 

I do believe ours can be a beautiful way to view our possessions and even ourselves.  If we look to everything in our lives as ours, (mine and yours). As all things are Gods and we share ownership with Him for a just a moment in time. Perhaps we would truly value, truly cherish and treat all things with a greater respect and love. Just maybe our world could return to the paradise He once envisioned.  

They say we must have a relationship with our Creator. With His power He could treat us in a demanding forceful way..  and make claims You are MINE !!  But with His unselfish LOVE the word mine goes to a new beautiful level.. A level of mutual respect, mutual love, and mutual admiration.  

He gently whispers to our soul you are mine... I am yours ... as He shares openly His heart, His Grace, His beloved Son with us. Thus allowing a beautiful relationship to be born. And as we cultivate this relationship, a love like no other grows into to that amazing word “ours”.. 

It’s during this transition, we return our temporary heart to its rightful owner and the one who created its life...and a beautiful love story is written ...  

He claims us as His own... and We are His ! This life that we think is ours is truly His.. We must truly value it, truly cherish it and treat all of His gifts with a greater love, respect and admiration.  

His unselfish love is beyond words. 

It’s Him. it’s always Him. 

So beyond words and blessed to say He is truly mine...

My beloved is mine, and I am his: He feedeth his flock among the lilies. Song of Solomon 2:16 ASV

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

Bible Verses from KJV, ESV / Sinner's Prayer

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Enya - May It Be (Official Lyric Video)

Silence is the pause in me when I am near to God....... 

Meaning of near come near to (someone or something); approach:

The word near is in the Bible approximately 1082 times.

Back off... I say back off you are getting too close... Alert, Alert... I need my space... I am just putting up boundaries... Really...??? 

We have become a society of boundaries. I would love to see a society of LOVE so large there would be no need to use the word boundaries. 

No 6 foot rule... Ugh

I want to be near... I want to hug... I want to feel a love that can not be contained. I want a life without judgement. I want a kindness and gentleness that soothes my soul...  I want the freedom to be me..  No boundaries to worship our King. With no explanation required.. Because in His eyes we are all equal... He loves each of us deeply!! 

I want a world that loves Him.. As much as He loves us... 

He craves our love.. He wants to be near to each of us ... 

He wants to give us His universe.. 

How can we set boundaries on LOVE? We should want to be near Him.. He is our lifeline.. He is like a breath of fresh air. 

I moved past near awhile back... He is...... My WOW!!! 

It's Him, It's always Him.. 

But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:8

“I will show my love to those who passionately love me. For they will search and search continually until they find me.”

Proverbs 8:17 TPT

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

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Be Near - Shane Bernard