Psalm 66: Bless God, All Of Us

GLORIOUS (adj):  Psalm 66:2

possessing or deserving special honor; splendid or magnificent

AWESOME (adj):  Psalm 66:3

characterized by reverential fear; expressive of or inspiring awe
see also MARVELOUS, WONDERFUL

MIGHTY (adj):  Psalm 66:3

powerful; great or imposing in size or extent

BLESS (v):  Psalm 66:8

to confer prosperity or happiness upon; to honor in worship; to offer approval or encouragement; to bring pleasure or divine favor

SLAVERY (n):  Psalm 66:11

submission to a dominating influence; the practice of slaveholding

ABUNDANCE (n):  Psalm 66:12

great quantity, affluence; more than ample

SACRED (adj):  Psalm 66:14

dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; entitled to reverence and respect

Shalom, child of God.  Praise the name of the Living God!  Forever and ever.  Hallelujah!  Holy is He.
  
I'm reminded tonight, it's easy to forget what He has done for me.  Yes, it is good to seek Him and search for the truth in His word, but it is equally important to reciprocate my blessings back to Him.

The Lord has done so much for me, I get a bit overwhelmed sometimes when recounting them.  Like, I don't where to begin sometimes.  One of the most recent things he has done for me is he has blessed me with His Joy.  Might seem like a small blessing to some people, but when you've lived your whole life in bitterness, joy is a Godsend!  And His Joy is more than enough.

Joy enables me to acknowledge and enjoy all that he has blessed me with.  I'm not talking about the joy that is conceived of earthly achievements, but the joy of the Holy Spirit.  It's a presence, truly.  Every time I cry out to him for help, he always responds.  And not just crying out for help, but I make sure to show gratitude at the same time.  He is a joy to my heart that is difficult for me to describe at times.  I feel it's better expressed face to face, as I've seen how he moves in us when we are in proximity of others.  I look forward to more of that!

And so I bless the Lord with all that I am able, as He is the one who enables me, and I pray this is a blessing to you as well.  I pray this is an encouragement to your spirit.  In Jesus name.  Amen.  You are never alone.  He is there with you, even if you can't feel it sometimes.  I've found that in moments I can't sense him, it is a reminder to cry out for His Presence, because even that, is a blessing to His Heart.  I love you.  Jesus loves you even more.  Shalom Shalom

Command Love, Follow Wisdom

EYES (n):  Proverbs 7:2
organ of (physical and spiritual) sight

WINDOW (n):  Proverbs 7:6
an opening in the wall of a building

HEART (n):  Proverbs 7:3
figuratively, the seat of emotions, thoughts, and intentions; personality, disposition; courage, love, affection; central or most vital part of something

INSIGHT (n):  Proverbs 7:4
the power or act of seeing into a situation; discernment

BELOVED (adj):  Proverbs 7:4
dearly loved; dear to the heart

WISDOM (n)  Proverbs 7:4
knowledge, insight, judgment

TREASURE (n):  Proverbs 7:1
wealth or a collect of precious things; something of great value

ADVICE (n):  Proverbs 7:1
recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct; counsel

COMMANDS (n):  Proverbs 7:2
an order given; religious instruction
see also COMMANDMENT

INSTRUCTIONS (n):  Proverbs 7:2
a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action; an order; directions; the action, practice, or profession of teaching
see also COMMANDMENT(S), LAW(S)

Shalom to you, child of God.  Praise the name of the Living God!  Forever and ever.  Hallelujah!  Holy is He.  The Lord commands love.  He commands us to love one another, as we care for ourself.  There is only one other commandment greater than this:  to love God with all our heart, all our mind, and all our soul and our strength.  This fulfills the Law of Moses and the prophets.

To follow Jesus and keep his instruction in our heart is the beginning of wisdom.  We are His Beloved.  He loves us dearly, and we reciprocate that love through storing up his advice within us, as one would store up treasure.  Wisdom commands love, is justified by her works, and the results are good fruit.  The fruit of the Spirit is in sight, and the window through which we see is Jesus.

You are more than a conqueror in Christ, for greater is He living in you, than he that is in the world.  Let us not lean towards the world's understanding, nor ours, and let us stand upon the Rock of Salvation that is Jesus Christ.  This is true understanding and good advice:  To listen to Jesus and write Him upon our hearts, to hear the truth and multiply it through the way we live our lives, led by the Holy Spirit.

I decree and declare, "Your eyes are a witness to Christ.  He has opened up the window, and you are Beloved.  Judgment has come from Zion.  You have received Salvation through His Blood, and His Salvation brings the treasures of Heaven within sight---within your heart and loosed in the world."  In Jesus name, I pray love, peace, joy, patience, faithfulness, gentleness, kindness, and self control over you.  Amen.  Go within the secret place to receive Him, and everything else that is worthy of God will be added to you.  I love you.  Jesus loves you even more.  Shalom Shalom

Honor For Ashes

ADVANCING (v):  Matthew 11:12

ASHES (n):  Matthew 11:21
burnt residue or remains of the dead, or anything ruined; denotes grief, repentance, or humiliation

HONORED (v):  Matthew 11:23
of God, to reverence his majesty; of man, to respect or esteem; to confer honor upon

LIGHT (n):  Matthew 11:30
daylight; brightness; illumination; celestial body; spiritual enlightenment; exposure to the truth and justice

PREPARE (v):  Matthew 11:10
to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity; to get ready

REVEAL (v):  Matthew 11:27
to make known through divine inspiration; to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known; to display

TRUTH (n):  Matthew 11:11
the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality (natural and spiritual); sincerity in action, character, and utterance

Shalom.  Praise the name of the Living God!  Forever and ever.  Hallelujah!  When we prepare our hearts, and make a straight path before Jesus, he prepares the way before us.  Repentance is key.  Repentance is standing in truth.  And when we stand in truth(which is honoring God), he honors us.  In due season.

But how do we perceive the truth?  We confess with our mouths to him, our transgressions against him.  The heart is a liar, and in order to flip the script, Jesus must be involved.  How can we see truth, and not acknowledge it first in our hearts?  How do we hear truth, without first speaking it?  Through accepting Jesus as the Truth, he enables us to embody it(heart, mind, and soul).  He cares for the condition of our heart.  We must come to Jesus, even if we doubt.  A doubtful heart is perfect-when we are weak, He is strong, and when a doubtful sinner confesses, repents of the world's ways, Heaven rejoices.  Accepting Jesus allows the Kingdom of Heaven to advance in Spirit and Truth.  First within us, then onward, wherever He may lead us.  You are not sin!  You are a child of God, whom He loves dearly.

Repeat after me:  Lord Jesus, I confess I am a sinner.  Jesus, I accept you into my heart as my Lord and Savior.  I believe that God gave you up to sinners on a cross, you were crucified, and three days later, God rose you up from the grave.  I believe that through your blood, there is salvation.  I need your salvation, Jesus.  Your blood makes me clean.  Purify me in your blood.  Lord, reveal your truth to me, that I may live and not die.  Shine your light on me Jesus.  Please reveal the lie of the enemy in my heart and bring healing to my land.  Your name is Holy.  Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins, that I may live.  I love you.  In your most precious name, Jesus.  Amen

The word of God says if we confess that Jesus is Lord, and believe it in our heart, we will be saved.  As surely as the Lord lives, you will live also.  Watch what God does in your heart next.  Pay attention and be watchful.  Be expectant when you pray this prayer over your life, as this will confirm His Word and reinforce your faith in Jesus.  It may get bumpy, but just keep focusing on Jesus.  Seek Him in His Word and look for him in your heart.  Nothing compares to the love of Christ.  He came to bring salvation, not condemnation.  I love you.  Jesus loves you even more.  Shalom Shalom