Meaning of hosanna especially in biblical, Judaic, and Christian use) used to express adoration, praise, or joy: “Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."

“Hosanna occurs in the New Testament 6 times. Matthew, Mark, and John mention that the people called out “Hosanna” in praise and celebration during Jesus’ Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem. 

Hosanna in Hebrew means “save, we pray.” it must have been used in prayer in days gone by. 

Hosanna such a beautiful word that has so much meaning... However, it seems to have gotten lost in the hustle and bustle of life... Unfortunately, we do not use enough in our world. The only time I have heard this word is in a few songs.. and truly I never knew the true meaning of the word... 

It has such a melodic sound as it rolls off our tongues.. why don’t we wake up with this very song in our hearts and sing this song with our mouths as we approach our troubled world each day??  

I am of the opinion if we share the essence of His love each moment of each day.  We can begin to make a difference in our daily lives and the world around us... 

We need to bring back the use of this word as we praise the victory of our King's return. Hosanna” in praise and celebration of the much anticipated Triumphal return of our love Yeshua. Today we celebrate Him back into our hearts. We celebrate His entry back into our souls and we pray Hosanna to our mighty Warrior to come back to us and “save” us and His world. 

It’s just a matter of time. Be ready. Because all eyes will fall upon Him. 

It’s Him, It’s always Him. 

Hosanna ... sing it loud!! 

Blessed is the kingdom of our father David That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” - Mark 11:10

Revelation 1:7 ESV / 16 helpful votes. Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him.

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Inspiring Music:

Hosanna - Hillsong lyrics

 “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will give rest for your souls" Matthew 11:28-30 

Meaning of rest an instance or period of relaxing or ceasing to engage in strenuous or stressful activity

The word "rest" literally means to relax in peace; it also implies people's mourning for the dead. In the Bible, the word "rest" appears over two hundred times.

When I closed my eyes to rest my thoughts on the word rest... This mental image appeared... Fall leaves bright orange with beautiful deep hues of red. They danced so gracefully across the ground as the wind gently pushed against the beauty of the moment. 

Are we much like leaves in the wind?  Or do our souls yearn for a peaceful existence? Unrest can cause anxiety and fear. 

With our world pulling at our time, our hearts, and our obligations? How do we find the precious time to rest? 

Exactly what happens to us when we rest?  We can expect our breathing to slow down and our body to relax. "When you wake up, it's almost like you've time-traveled, feeling like you only fell asleep. 

I must confess I am having a difficult time writing this word after a full day of activity. Determined to take what we call a time out ... I put on my PJs grabbed my electric blanket sat in my lazy boy... Put on my headphones and tuned in to my favorite playlist.. and away I went to that magical place. Where our worries disappear, where our body becomes limp ... and our mind and soul are free to experience a beautiful blissful state where dreams can whisk our way.  

What an amazing gift from our heavenly Father.  He knew our bodies could not keep up with our freed souls... And created rest so our bodies could repair and refuel.. while our soul connects and communes with our Creator  ... I must say when I find Him it is the sweetest, the most love-filled relaxed moments in time... My soul soars with delight and my heart is filled with abundant joy. I could stay there forever... as a matter of fact, I have asked Him to let me stay more than once... But just as this amazing dance begins to pick up momentum... the moment and mood are broken with that familiar annoying buzzer sound. 

The alarm..ugh .. hit that snooze button and you try as you might pick up the moment just where you left it? Sadly you discover it has vanished into thin air... but the sweetness of this relaxing getaway lingers on you like the fresh morning dew. 

He is amazing!! How did He think of so many wonderful gifts to give His Children??? 

Well, I have more time. I am going to meditate on Him... I am going to rest on Him... He moves my soul !! 

It’s him. It’s always Him!!! 

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Inspiring Music:

Rest in Jesus

Meaning of dance: series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music:

The word dance (including danced, dances, and dancing) is used 27 times in the Bible.

This word dance popped into my head and moved rhythmically through my mind. Such an odd word for Holy Week?  

Dance or dancing has been an art form since the beginning of time...Dancing has been used to celebrate many of life’s milestones. It has been used in healing, entertainment, grief, and great joy. 

I do believe there is a rhythmic pull on our souls... Do we hear our Father's love song calling us home... Are we tuned into His frequency? Are we even listening? 

How and what does dancing have to do with the Bible?  I have found that many religions even look down upon or even forbid dancing? 

Do you ever wonder how a blind person can dance? They FEEL the beat of the music in their soul... hmm 

It has been recorded that some Biblical characters even danced before the Lord. So what type of dance do you think it was? Freestyle, Ballroom, Line Dancing ... Hip Hop? Hmm, How about that beautiful waltz. Is dancing in adoration for God a lost art form? Do we worry about what others might think or say? 

I do believe dancing with Him even metaphorically depends on our relationship with our Lord and Savior, the amazing Lover of our souls.  

Do we take His loving hand and glide through this life? Are our steps in sync with each step He takes? Or are we even listening to the same song?? Or are we sitting this one out??  

Then I remembered when I studied World War I, we were taught that at social gatherings many women had dance cards. And the gentlemen would place their name on a women’s card just to have the honor and privilege to dance with her ....  And as the evening progressed they would get a turn to dance with their chosen one... Did their heart flutter with excitement to be in such close contact? 

Wikipedia says this: in modern times the expression "dance card" is often used metaphorically, as when someone says "pencil me into your dance card," meaning "find some time to spend with me". Conversely, claiming one's "dance card is full" implies that even though they may be interested, they have no time for another person.

So I ask you is Jesus on your dance card? Is He penciled in? Are we truly dancing with Jesus or are we just dancing around Him ?? Who are we fooling?  

We must fill our dance card with Jesus... He is the most amazing teacher of this dance we call life!!!  You won’t want to miss a beat... Get your dancing shoes and join me and let's celebrate Him today!!! Let’s celebrate His life! Let our feet glide through life with Him... Let Him lead us on the most amazing journey we will ever encounter. 

It's Him, It’s always Him... He is such a romantic...

“Break forth with dancing! Make music and sing God’s praises with the rhythm of drums! For he enjoys his faithful lovers. He adorns the humble with his beauty, and he loves to give them victory.”
Psalms 149:3-4 TPT

“And David danced before the Lord with all his might; David was girded with a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet

2 Samuel 6:14 NASB

"Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flute.”

Then Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine and led all the women as they played their tambourines and danced. And Miriam sang this song: “Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; he has hurled both horse and rider into the sea.””

Exodus 15:13, 20-21 NL

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Inspiring Music:

DANCE WITH ME/GLORY COME DOWN: JEWISH & GENTILE artists worshipping Jesus 

True love is about what happens beyond this Life. It's about a loving relationship with our Creator and cherishing the greatest gift you will ever be blessed to discover... It's Him! 

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

 Forsaken meaning abandoned or deserted.

There are approximately 57 passages about the word forsaken. 

This is such a heartfelt word. It wounds my soul... Have you ever felt abandoned or deserted? There are times in our lives that people in our lives do not even know the harm they cause by being so callous... 

When I researched the pages of the Bible for answers... It did not make me feel any better. This hurtful word cuts into my heart like a knife. I have felt this pain. But when I analyze the cause it truly was for a superficial reason. But it did cause me great anguish and heartache. I could only imagine the magnitude of abandonment Jesus felt. 

So when we witness our beautiful Savior and know He felt forsaken by the people who loved him the most. And then He had to endure the most hurtful abandonment of all. It’s when He suffered and struggled to let go of this human life.. and He cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Matt 27:46 KJV 

Let that moment sit in your heart for just a moment. This type of wound had to be worse than the physical pain He endured. I know God had a plan and why Jesus came. But it boggles my mind and I find myself asking why? Why would you do this for such unworthy people?

I do feel as a parent you would give your life for your child. How and why did God the Father allow His child to suffer this pain?  

I do believe the Trinity is so closely knitted together, that God the Father suffered on the cross with the very part of Him that we know as His son. He is the ultimate parent and He did not want His children to suffer. You see He is the God of the bigger picture. The child He saved by sacrificing that beautiful part of Himself that He calls His beloved Son, is you and me… He never abandoned His Son.. and He will never abandon any of His children. He died to give us that golden ticket to Heaven.  We know Him as Yashua. 

But let's take this word one step further. Let's ask ourselves will we abandon Him? Or will be strong enough to endure this life. Will we be strong enough to tell the world of His amazing LOVE? Or do we hide behind His blood-stained cross? I say don’t forsake Him! 

It's Him. It's always Him. 

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee Deuteronomy 31:6 

Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me Psalms 38:21

Photo Design & Written by Lori Garner

Inspiring Music: YouTubeNever Forsaken - Hillsong Worship

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 4 Luke 6:35...

I originally posted this post on Oct. 2020. But I stumbled over it again this week and felt it in my soul to share it once again. 

When someone is not thoughtful and opens a wound in the heart of another and selfishly turns away.  Are they so self-absorbed they can not see the injury they cause or does it go much deeper? Turning away no matter the reason is callous and does not diminish the action that caused the pain. It does not make the pain nonexistent. It can actually make the wound deeper and takes the wound longer to heal.  Turning away is something I will never understand ??? I hope and pray that I could never be that person. My heart would not allow my mind to rest knowing I caused anyone that kind of pain.💔

Jesus knows this kind of pain, He personally has felt the anguish that this type of action causes.   He trusted 12 men that walked the earth with Him.  They all professed to love Him and they all acted like His friend. Callously one by one they all turned away. Leaving Him to stand alone in His darkest hour and yet ... HE LOVED ❤ them anyway...  His strength along with His indescribable LOVE for us reaches far beyond heaven and earth. This kind of  LOVE ❤ boggles my mind and leaves me standing in awe... I cried out, please teach me how to love like you do.

My Father's love and time have taught me when your heart is wounded by someone and you can find it in your soul not to callously respond.  But, instead, you reach out and offer them your unconditional love, expecting nothing in return...   That my friend is how and when the greatest internal transformation of your heart occurs. The chains are broken, the wounds heal, and you are freed to experience the most incredible unselfish love known to mankind! You will be filled with an unexplainable peace in your heart and a deep understanding that will soothe your soul. It's amazing!

Our Father will always welcome us with the warmth of his open arms, He will never turn us away .. NEVER ...  He WOWs me!!! 😍

It's Him, It's always Him

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🙏 My Prayer 🙏

Life on earth can change in the blink of an eye. So, I ask our Father to guide us in this troubled world.. Help us be filled with his light, allowing us to show his love, compassion, kindness, and forgiveness to anyone that may cross our path. If we can help touch one hurting heart and let them know, It's going to be OK our father is a great healer of hearts...  He is the prince of peace. He offers us, unconditional LOVE. All we need to do is open our hearts to Him. And His LOVE will take us on the most incredible journey of our LIVES.  ❤

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I am grateful for the gift of you!

Photography, & Written by Lori Garner  

Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring Music: from YouTube

On The Turning Away - Pink Floyd (Lyrics)

Do we cherish this gift of life or do we squander the moments??  Do we only place value on this gift when we are faced with that pivotal moment leading to our last breath?  

Weeping may endure for a night. But joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5. Tough times don’t last forever! But Joy will come in the morning!!!

Meaning of discouraged having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened:

Discouraged appears approximately 43 times in the Bible. 

This word settled into my soul and these lyrics came to my mind. “Where seldom is heard a discouraging word” Is there such a place? 

I do believe if you have lived for any amount of time discouragement is a part of life on earth... Because we as a people are never fully satisfied.

How could we be? We live in a make-believe world called social media where we see everybody’s best. Is it their best ??? Or is it a facade and we do not truly see the person hiding behind the mask. This way of life clouds our view and the expectations we place on ourselves... This view into perfection sets us up for discouragement, and it can play havoc with our peace and self worth. 

As we are in the middle of Holy Week, I began to wonder if Jesus ever felt discouraged?  Did He ever feel inadequate? Or disheartened?  

No matter how hard He tried He could not convince the masses. That He was not a facade He indeed was sent to earth for a purpose!! He was not sent to paint a perfect world ... Because He knows things of this world are fleeting... He had a mission to teach us about the value of life, love, and our Heavenly Father. 

Was He surrounded by disappointed faces and hearts?  Did many expect a perfect world to be handed to them on that proverbial silver platter? After all, He is the Son of God. 

He has the power to offer us a perfect world. So why did he not come and make things perfect ??? 

Because as they say perfection was not made in a day.  Our Father wants the best for His children. To achieve greatness we must give Him our best. 

He knows we have a long way to go.... perfection takes dedication, perseverance, and resilience.  And even with attempting to achieving our goals, we might still fall short.  This resilience is a gift that was planted by our Father in the most inner-core of man.  

Jesus was sent to earth as our living example. Will we have times that we are discouraged? Of course, but it's what we do and how we handle that disappointment! Are we strong? Are we resilient? Do we possess that winning spirit?? 

Sometimes the biggest growth comes from disappointment.  As we strive to follow in our beautiful Saviors footsteps we will begin to feel His guidance, His grace, and His amazing love. 

We will begin to see the beautiful transformation of our lives. He will not just paint a picture He will deliver a brighter tomorrow.   

Where we can say "Where seldom is heard a discouraging word” Is there such a place? of course! It’s Heavenly!! After all, God gave us His Best!  He gave us Jesus! 

It's Him, It's always been Him !!

He is our destiny... 

Photograph Design & Written by Lori Garner

Model: RobynZ

Inspiring Music: This Song Will Remind You To Never, Ever Give Up! (Official Lyric Video NEVER GIVING UP)

Meaning of describe: give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events: 

I honestly could not find how many times the word describes is written in the Bible.. But when I googled it. To my surprise, I found many descriptions of people, places, and things... The descriptions were at my fingertips. Many were organized on multiple websites. Well, you say that is nothing new that is how the phone app is supposed to work. Lol 

True.. but as I gazed down and began to scroll, I found that this leather-bound book that has impacted so many lives through the centuries is a wealth of information and descriptions. 

We can find a multitude of descriptions many in plain sight... Some are hidden like beautiful buried treasures. 

When we read the descriptions that are beautiful woven in the scriptures, do they paint us a mental picture? Do they speak to our hearts? Do they point us to greater love?  

I do believe without these descriptions our spiritual experience and knowledge of our Creator would be void and lack the understanding of our very existence. 

The very first description on the list is a description of this masterpieces wonder called the Bible.  Without the manual for life and love, our very essence would be one big question? 

And the list goes on to describe many different topics and sub-topics. You have heard me say many times “there are no words to describe this spiritual walk... But yes there is. I will share just a few that rank high on my list.

God our Heavenly Father and Creator of all things. He is LOVE.  And there are not enough words in my limited vocabulary to describe Him. But I am sure I can find many in His word that could help me paint that wondrous image of Him in my mind. 

Jesus His beautiful unselfish loving, knowledgeable, kind Son. Is the most amazing human that ever walked on earth.  His gentleness and love are available for anyone that searches for His heart. 

The Holy Spirit is such an intriguing part of God the Father. He is His spirit. And He dwells with our heart and soul and gently guides our lives. His mission is to teach and guide us into a better understanding of life, love, God the Father, and Jesus and I am sure we can find detailed descriptions that help us to know Him and the beautiful part He plays in this LOVE triangle. 

The Bible describes Heavenly places. Did you know the Bible speaks of three Heavens?  1. The sky we see with our human eye. 2. Is where the moon, sun, and stars can be seen. 3. It the spiritual realm... It speaks of many mansions..streets of gold. Details can be found when we dive into and study God's word. 

There are so many descriptions. So much for us to study and understand. I do believe we will never understand the complexity of This amazing LOVE story in our lifetime. I also think we will get clarity when we see our Creator's face... 

I can only describe my personal journey as nothing short of amazing. And I find myself sharing it often lol so thank you for listening. 

I further feel our curiosity is that driving force that makes us search for those descriptions of our Heavenly connection. It's human nature to feel that void in our soul. This magnetic pull on our heart and thirst in our soul that only He can satisfy. It’s truly is all a part of His amazing master plan...  He made us complex beautiful creatures. Many say He did this because He loves us. 

But more importantly, I have found that it’s Him... He craves to be loved. 

It can only be described as such a beautiful and intimate LOVE STORY. 

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 

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 

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 John3:16

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth John 4:24

Inspiring Music: YouTube Video 

Lenny LeBlanc - There is None Like You (Acoustic) | Praise and Worship Music