KNOW THAT GOD IS KEEPING YOU WHILE WADING IN THE WATERS OF LIFE

While we wade in the waters of life, God’s going to trouble the waters ; cause them to conform for our good; no water is so deep that it can overflow or destroy God’s love for us; as long as we stay in His Word, walk in His Way, and do His Will.

We are living in angry and volatile times. And in these times, we find ourselves walking through the deep waters of troubles, trials, and tribulations; those that are just deep enough to keep us concerned, confused, and in constant worry or fear. In other words, they are deep enough (strongholds formed in our minds and hearts by Satan) to keep our focus off of The Father and on the world. These waters usually emerge or come to the fore front, when you are feeling good about the progress in your life, especially spiritually, your growth in your relationship with God and your fellow man and you think all is well. It is all well, even though, through hate, greed, and lust you have allowed strongholds to be built, by the evil one. So, treading through the waters of your thoughts has convinced you otherwise. But we must believe and trust that God’s got this and when we focus on Him and His Word, Jesus, we will wade through the worst, with the Best (our God).

The waters, troubles, trials, and tribulations (testing) are going to come; true for all of us. Most are not so bad; you know God has it, so you do not worry, nor do you fear. But some are quite high up your spiritual legs, or so thick they create a tainted image, in your mind, of resistance for greater than you can manage. That is true because there are some bodies of water, that we find ourselves in, that only God can control. So, while we are wading in these waters of uncertainties, we are to recognize and know Who walked on the waters of life before us and conquered the results of their rage. We are to be firm in our commitment to the Word and steady in love; continually moving forward against the perils found in the waters of life.

There are certain practices, which the Word teaches, and signs, also in the Word, that when incorporated in or removed from, our daily lives, will help us to wade through all the waters (rather deep, shallow, or a mud puddle) in a spirit-filled and more productive way. Knowing these practices, signs, ways, and wonders, will give you foresight on how the devil attacks your life and how he causes that one particular area to become so hard for you (alone) to control or go through; with God all things are is possible. Some of the ways life’s waters are ignited in us can be through anger, stealing, gossiping or foul language, and cause great distress to the Holy Spirit. But we are to use this knowledge, that has been given through Christ, our Lord and Saviour’s life and by way of prayer, petition, practice, and patience stay in the will of God while living the life He has intended for you to live, abundantly.Because God’s going to trouble the waters; cause it to conform for our good; no water is so deep that it can overflow or destroy God’s love for us.(John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly).

THE SCRIPTURES TO HELP US WADE THROUGH THE WATERS OF LIFE:

Ephesians 4:26-31 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

ONLY GOD CAN TRULY FIX THAT WHICH HAS BEEN BROKEN

IN A WORLD THAT HAS TAKEN UPON ITSELF TO PLAY GOD AND BROKE EVERYTHING GOOD, WE MUST TAKE A STAND IN THE WORD, AND BELIEVE THAT ONLY GOD CAN TRULY FIX WHAT HAS BEEN BROKEN; WITH HIM ALL THING IS POSSIBLE (MARK 10:27)

God can and will fix all things; the world, our lives, anything that is broken. There is absolutely nothing so broken that YHWH, God, cannot fix, mend, heal, revive, restore, rescue, redeem or resuscitate!

(Joel 2:25 25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you).

A very true statement. With one push of His mighty and powerful button, He fixed all problems that any of us will ever encounter. But the whole realization of His mighty work is that we must be ready and willing to follow Him. One that has been proven over and over again by the goodness of our God. He is the only one, unlike man, Who we can truly, without repercussions (an unintended consequence occurring sometime after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one) turn a nation around, repair a relationship between friends, take a marriage out of the dead zone into a brighter life, bring a wayward child back home; anything and all things. (Luke 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God).

But man, in an effort to prove his superiority and gain all the materialistic thing that he can, breaks just about everything he touches. GOD LOVES US SO MUCH! Then, in his awkward attempt to fix everything (that he has broken and has gone wrong) he messes it up even more. GOD’S MERCY TOWARD US, ENDURES FOREVER! Once we get it through our head that we can’t repair and bring to a good completion, that which only YHWH, God can fix, ours lives will prosper, in the spiritual, as it should. God, Himself, created the world and all that’s in it, so it is only natural for Him to know how to repair it! The world will be a better place and so many lives will not be broken if we would, in humility and gratefulness, go to God in prayer and stand on His Word (Jesus) and His promises to be faithful to us even though we do not deserve it. HIS GRACE IS RENEWED, FOR US EVERY MORNING! (Proverbs 25:28. “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” –Matthew 16 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?)

While writing this post, a thought came to my mind (maybe you should think on it also) about whether, at this moment, that just maybe, God’s has a hidden agenda; allowing all that is happening as a wake up call for us. One that carries us to the brink of total annihilation, of one’s evil, sinful, self, so that He can show us what a loving, great, wonderful, mighty, and powerful God He is and that He has and never will leave us. He wants to reveal to us that in most cases, His plan of fulfillment for everyone’s lives has been hidden in these days of brokenness, destruction, mayhem, murder, and outright evil. He has allowed the breakage in this world and our lives for a reason. It is only to stay but a season and from them we are to learn valuable lessons. Lessons which promote our true repairing and ever binding relationship with the Father, with self, and others: how to walk, talk, treat, and respond to other people: using His Word, Will, and Way. One decision, made by YAH, to send His One and only Son, was the ultimate fix for the world that is broken. All we must do is to come, accept, and believe. (John 16:33 “I have these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

God’s fixing is the kind that is meant to be permanent; a very good way. He moves, arrange, and adjust our minds and hearts to keep in step with love, peace, joy, and happiness; flowing from the rivers of His Love, Jesus, through grace and mercy. So, when it seems (due to the world’s mess), that those rivers would have dried up and life’s pieces have been scattered all around know that it is only for a while and a purpose beyond our grasp and imagination; not to confuse, deny, or ignore but to put us back together with a stronger brand of Glue and elevate us with a higher revelation in His Love. And for those who truly love Him, He helps keep their mind and eyes fixed on Him and His Word, Christ, our Lord, and Saviour, because Yashuah Jesus, is the “Super Glue, needed to hold it all together”: this is His expected end for us. (Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end).

One decision, made by YAH, to send His One and only Son, was the ultimate fix for our lives and this broken world. All we must do, without reasoning, hesitation or reservation is to come, accept, receive, and believe. There is absolutely nothing so broken that YHWH, God, cannot fix, mend, heal, revive, restore, rescue, redeem or resuscitate! (Psalm 34:18-19 18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. 19 The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; 20 he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken).

Isaiah 58:12 “Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.” GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

STAND FIRM IN FAITH

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.

The outcome of our lives depends on where our faith lies: God or man.

SCRIPTURES ON FAITH

Therefore, I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love. Ephesians 3:16-17

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. James 1:6

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

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? John 11:40

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. James 1:3

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Matthew 21:22

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11:25-26

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. Romans 14:1

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 1 Timothy 6:11

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. Mark 10:52

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:2

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. Psalm 119:30

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10

Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Hebrews 11:11

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. James 5:14-15

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Romans 1:17

GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

HEALING: APPLYING HIS WORD TO THE BELIEF WE PROFESS

APPLYING HIS WORD TO THE BELIEF WE PROFESS IS SOMETHING (MUCH NEEDED) WE NEGLECT TO DO WHEN DESIRING A HEALING FROM THE FATHER, IN THE NAME OF THE SON.

For those of us who are either going through an illness, disease, hurt, or fear and confusion, know that with God every way to break these chains are possible with Him. Seek His face through prayer, meditation, and petition: He loves and hear all that you ask Him for. And even though His outcome may be different than the one we see for ourselves, it is the truest, purest, and most righteous.  God loves us all.

To be completely healed we must first cultivate and maintain a healthy knowledge of God’s Word (Yashuah), an attitude of gratefulness, and walk with YHWH, God, with a boldness and commitment in our Lord Jesus (the Word). Because God’s Word (Jesus) is our medicine. It is the only true and lasting healing agent and catalyst for our wellness (mind, heart, body, and soul). When we have given ourselves, fully, to YAH, through the Word (Jesus) it will begin to penetrate our hearts and minds and bring health to mind, heart, body, and soul: our entire self, nothing will go wanting.

To the LORD, God, I give the glory and by the Lord Jesus’ stripes we are healed. Whatever circumstance, situation, or condition you are experiencing, give it to YHWH, God, in the name of Yashuah, Jesus, our Christ, He will work it out. He knows what to make of it, how, when, and where to take it and how to take care of it: what length, depth, breath, and height of God’s love is needed to rescue us from our circumstances or see us through them? Do we really know what a mighty, powerful, and faithful God we serve? Yashuah, Jesus, God’s only Son went to the cross to save us from ourselves (our sins). He did not have to but the love He has for us is so great, that He sent Him to rectify our blatant ignorance and heal our sin-sick souls. To know YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus, is to know true healing, mind, heart, body, and soul. 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed).

It is the trying times in our lives, that prove God’s love for us and our love for God. We find out if we are walking in the direction of His healing powers. And when we continue to hold fast to our faith, in Him, His mercy and grace (according to His riches), are new and sufficient every day to the extent that His love is expanded beyond our reasoning. The things He did, are doing, and will do and are allowing us to experience, just to prove our love and faith in Him, are prime examples of how much He loves, cares, tolerates, and thinks of us. (Ephesians 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;). Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed).

When we go through the storms of our lives, as we pray and ask for healing and guidance, it is revealed to us that God’s wisdom has many aspects, forms, implications, and threads. And bringing the light of truth to one He uses different direction to come to us and causes different experiences to be had by us; we get revelation through a teacher of the word, a child, everyday experiences, even sickness and disease.  But whatever way, keeping our faith in YAH, through Yashuah, Jesus, we know that it is working out for our own good; for us to see the reason behind the why. (Psalms 104:24, “O Yahweh, how manifold are thy works”); 10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God), 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. 13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Because of this wisdom, knowledge, and understanding we get down on our knees, every day, and thank God, in Jesus’ name for being amongst the ones who truly love Him and want to be one of His heirs on His family tree. (14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,).

As we move through our troubles, trials, and tribulations, it is YHWH, God, through Christ Yashuah, that we receive understanding of how great, merciful, full of grace, loving, kind, gentle, caring, and faithful He is toward us. And the fact that He approaches each of us, individually, because that is how He made us. We are not cloned! So, when we experience sickness or a disease, (it maybe the same disease or sickness) the outcome will be different, even if it, from the outside seems the same. He gives you what you need to test your faith and help grow you up in the kingdom, not that you have done something necessarily wrong but to commend you on giving Him the glory and on what you do right.God, through Jesus and the Hoy Spirit works with the inner man (Heart), causing our hearts to take root in a more profound purpose for life. You may ask what this has to do with healing. Well, to be healed we must first profess God’s love for us and our love for Him, committing self (mind, heart, body, and should to Him, to be filled with His fullness so that we may know His love (Jesus Christ) and begin to understand why He allow or disallows. (Philippians 4:19, KJV: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ. Jesus.” 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen).

For those of us who are either going through an illness, disease, hurt, or fear and confusion. Know that with God every way to break these chains are possible with Him. Apply His Word to the belief you profess and see the difference between just believing and actually applying. Seek His face through prayer, meditation, and petition: He loves and hear all that you ask Him for. Allow His Word (Jesus) to get deep down in your heart, penetrating every inch and permeating its love and health to your total self. And even though His outcome may be different than the one we see for ourselves, it is the truest, purest, and most righteous.  God loves us all and His healing is on the way! HALLELUJAH!!!  GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES ON HEALING:

Malachi 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.Revelations 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

MARRIAGE – SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO

Marriage a complex, complicated work of art, created by God for His glory and honor. But should I stay, or should I go?

Most of the time, when it feels as if the rug has been pulled from under your marriage or relationship, you begin to slip and slide all over the place and at times you fall. We must understand that it is during these times that we are to become as one, looking to Christ Jesus as the foundation on which we stand and pray as we glorify God for His love, mercy, and grace. Yet in those rough goings, as you pray for relief and release, it is easy to give up but if you are in a posture of submission, you will hear the voice of YAH; the answer from God is don’t let go. He tells us to keep holding on to “His” unchanging hand so we will know His truth in the love He has for us and the power He has over the enemy who tries to destroy the institute He has sanctified; marriage.

One of the most valuable lessons to learn, is what Jesus taught us (regarding all relationships) is that “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”). This is a profound lesson to learn by couples who have been through, are going through, or will go through their storms; or the calm: if you want your marriage to be all that YHWH, God, in Yashuah, Jesus, intended it to be, you must give up your old life for your and make the necessary sacrifices of personal desires for your spouse. In doing this whether you are in those times, when you feel that it has become too much and you are holding on only by God’s promise and a prayer, keep the faith that, eventually, He will refresh and restore that which is needed to sustain the marriage or relationship and bring you through the storms that you are facing and will face. Romans 15:5-6 5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: 6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In this process of restoration, you may lose friends and even understanding of family (which are sometimes the root of this evil work against your marriage or relationship). But that maybe what is necessary and what has to happen in order to save and preserve what God has allowed: your marriage or relationship. God did not tell us that it would always be ice cream and cake (easy and smooth sailing) but for the most part it would be meat and potatoes (the hard row to hoe): you are an adult longer than you are a child, so you need adult training to lead and adult life in any situation, marriage is one of the important one. In all of our decisions on how to move through the hard times and reasoning as to why we are to stay while our head say leave, our best bet is to seek YHWH’s face continually, go with the heart and never let go, even when we are slipping and sliding all over the place, with no relief in sight. Because when you wait on the LORD and stay in His will, follow after His word, you will walk in His way and keep the promises of a beautiful married life that has been and still is authored by Him. Proverbs 24:3-4 3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. This verse can be equated to a marriage or relationship and incorporated in the marriage to make it healthier therefore stronger.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Philippians 2:3-5 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

Now there are times when we are told, by God, to let it go; let go of the imitation love (that which is created in our minds for selfish reason – mainly fear of the unknown; that which is not real or true). Take a toxic marriage for instance. This type of love creates a false life for all involved. God created this institution to represent Himself (Trinity as one). He gave instructions as to how each (husband and wife), are to be an integral part of such an institute, and what specific parts they are to play, to make it into what He meant it to be. (Ephesians 5:1-2 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God). (Ephesians 5:21-28 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself).

The above scripture references how our God created a marriage to be. In order for a marriage to work, one or both must possess a virtue which most couples need the most, a deeper more selfless love. Because marriage is the combination of spiritual, emotional, and physical closeness to form a united front in every way possible; warding off that which seek to destroy it. And when love is expressed through sextual intimacy it can bring joy to the marriage and also replenish the earth; this is a blessing to God. (Titus 2:4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,). (Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh). (Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth).

But seeing that man and women before and of this age (generation), have reached such a sanctimonious stage in their life, along with lust, all sorts of unnatural use of their bodies, that the sanctified state of marriage has been denied its rightful purpose. God knows the hearts of all men- those who will and those who will not perform their duties according to the Word, Jesus. Therefore, He knows the outcome of why some should stay, and some should let go. In these mountainous moments, of doubt and fear He will deliver us from all of our troubles and worries. We do not move toward either or, unless we first go to God, seeking the righteous answer. If He says yes, we stay and He will work it out but if He says no, then we let go, and He will still work it out. (Romans 1:26-27 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet).

No, we do not understand why, nor can we see our path beyond the relationship or the circumstance, but God hears our cry for release and relief, and He does answer; we need to pray, express our need, and give thanks for His attention and answer. We are given signs from God, that love can also be shown, when you must give up that which is toxic, and move on: learn from it, heal from it. And not only will God provide comfort as you move on from a past relationship or circumstance, but He will actually help you do it. This grant others and yourself the chance to grow, in themselves and you in yours, without dealing with something that is confining to the spirit, mind, and heart. It is during these times (as in all times) that you must solely put your trust in God and know in your heart that everything that is happening will work out for good. Rejoicing will come, in the morning, after the storm has ceased.  Staying will only continue to make the situation more volatile which could end in hatred. So, although you do not understand and when you have done all, you can, stand in the shadow of God’s love, in Jesus’ name and without a doubt, He will heal your broken heart and take you through. (Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Psalm 34:17-18 17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit).

Marriages or relationships, like anything else worth having, if entered into for the righteous reason, can last. But we must first prepare ourselves for concessions which are to be met. And as always, what better way to prepare but through prayer. Prayer and an expression of need of God’s help to stay true to the course of your marriage. Then thank Him for hearing your request and that His peace, which goes beyond man’s understanding, keep your hearts and minds through our Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus).

As we seek to maintain a marriage, encouraged by our Father we will come to the crossroads wherewe are to hold joint opinions. This is called making concessions. One that most couples overlook because it takes the focus off of them and place it on their spouse, is that of selflessness – in marriage this is a big one because having the ability to love someone other than yourself (in this case your spouse) takes lots of love and practice– it is being patient and kind, it is not being envious of what they have, it is not rude to them. Now this does not mean thinking about yourself less but completely removing yourself from the equation to care for others. Because the more you put your spouse first the more your focus will be on having a successful and strong marriage. (John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”). (Matthew 16:19  “whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven”).

Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Psalm 30:5b “…weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Philippians 4:6-7 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Romans 12:17-19 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Proverbs 3:5-6 5“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

THE CATALYST FOR ALL GOOD THINGS IS GOD’S AGAPE LOVE PART 3 – A CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD

No matter what we face, as a child of YHWH, God, we are to put our trust in Him and continue to serve Him, in truth and righteousness; in LOVE, according to His Word, Will, and Way.

As a child of the Most High, brought about by the Word; seeking, loving, receiving, teaching, living, and dying, we are constantly being raised in Christ, to a higher plain than the norm when we practice God’s Love for one another. And as such, we want kindness, at times, from others; we are human! The same goes for the fact that, as a child of God and as humans, trying to practice His Love, we do not invite nor want to suffer ill-will from those who wish to do us harm. But God’s love overshadows all form of evil and wickedness. And still, He tells us to love regardless of what the case may be. We are to love without hypocrisy; try and deceive and aim to obscure the truth. Even the most devout follower of Christ, if not focused on God’s Love (Truth), can and will be redirected away from the correct path. Or to put it plainly, cause your direction to change toward error or morally questionable behavior. (Galatians 2:13 The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray). Our determination should be to hold tight to that which is of God and dislike that which is of the enemy. Because if we do not get what we need or want from man God’s Agape Love is with us; same as when we are faced with injustice or the intention or desire for some to do evil, God is with us also. (Psalm 145:17 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good).

When we use our God-given ability to forgive one another we are displaying God’s Agape Love; an unconditional, perfect, producer of peace Love. (1 John 4:7-10 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins). These verses encourage us to love one another, be kind and forgive others because God is love. And regardless of how they think of or treat you, you are to love them. You can’t change how someone thinks of you or how they treat you, but you can choose to respond to them with love and kindness, knowing that you get it. You get that God, in all our misgivings, misfortunes, and mistreatments of Him and others, has and will always love us. His greatest show of this love was when He sent His Son, our Christ Jesus, to die on the Cross for us; we didn’t deserve it, but God thought we did.  So, when you confront ill-will with love, using this response will be more detrimental to them than treating them the way they treat you. Sometimes (we can only hope and pray) it will shock them into the reality that God is truly love, the love that no man can understand, yet the love that all men need; the Agape love. The end of this verse is the epitome of God’s Love. It tells us that we can love as He love and can do this because God in Christ loved and forgave us first. (Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you).

GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

THE CATALYST FOR ALL GOOD THINGS IS GOD’S AGAPE LOVE

PART 2 – THE TRANSCENDENT AGAPE LOVE

In Scripture, the transcendent agape love is the highest form of love (as the reciprocal love between God and humans is made obvious in one’s unselfish love of others).

God is outside of humanity’s full experience, perception, or grasp; His love beyond our understanding. It surpasses all, covers all, and is all; in every area of our life – relationships, situations, circumstances, trials, troubles, and tribulations. The Agape Love is the love He has for everyone, which has no conditions as to who we are, what we are doing, have done, or will do because He has no respect for one person over the other: He loves us all and is here to help us at all times; we need but ask. (Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God). Nor does He favor or care for any type of sin.The ones that are listed in the scripture, shows the culmination of the sort of sin, in which God hates. When we engage in such, it creates a void of love for one another due to the action and reaction they induce and the outcome they produce. (Proverbs 6:16-19 Proverbs 6:16-19 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren).

To know YHWH, God, is to know true, perfect love. The why He died on the Cross for us. This love, which I am referring to, is the utmost form of love, YHWH, GOD’s love (Agape Love); the one where in we strive to achieve the goal of attaining it. So, to develop the kind of love needed to ensure continuance in your walk with the Father, in His Son’s, Jesus’ name, we must go about practicing what Jesus preached and walked (according to His own Word). This means being selfless, compassionate, and merciful towards one another as Jesus taught us to be (Agape Love) without pretense or ulterior motives. All throughout Jesus’ life, His message was and still is, is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and love one another as you love yourself. He added that among all the commandments, given by God, that these two were and still is, the greatest. (Mark 12:29-31 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these).

But somewhere down the line man has chosen to ignore them almost completely. And with that complacent attitude, a self-satisfied state of negligence or carelessness toward love for God, and others, comes the inability to show compassion, or the capability of forgiveness. But what do you think would happen if we were to acknowledge God’s Truth and seek His face (attached is His Love), turn away from evil and to turn toward good” (which is the summary of all repentance), and actually practice Love? There would be a turnaround in the world’s evil ways and God would heal this diseased land. (Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you.”) (2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land).

Love is the disposition to do good to others, and to make them happy by granting their requests, supplying their wants, or assisting them in distress. It is the level of care and concern, which YHWH, God, shows us at all times, that we should have for our fellow man by having a tender or good nature; kindhearted. When we do our part, God will reward us for being faithful because He is love. And even though we do not deserve it, God is kind to the unthankful, and to the evil. Now that is love! (Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked).

1 Peter 4:8 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

THE CATALYST FOR ALL GOOD THINGS IS GOD’S AGAPE LOVE (JESUS)

AGAPE LOVE IS WHAT WE NEED TO PRACTICE AT ALL TIMES. WE WILL NEVER GO WRONG WHEN WE USE JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF LOVE; TO LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, AND LOVE SOME MORE. THIS IS WHAT GOD WANTS FROM HIS CHILDREN: FROM THE WORLD!

One of my most favorite subjects to consider, ponder, and write about is love. So, wherever you find the word “LOVE” replace it with the name, Yashuah, Jesus. Agape Love is the catalyst for the goodness of, for, and with God. We often think that if we show love for one another, that it is an admittance of weakness. In reality it is a true show of strength. And it entails the consideration of ourselves in its entirety; mind, body, spirit, and soul. Because in most cases, we only think of our feelings and how we want things to play out; not showing the type of love that covers the whole. But when we humble our self (under God’s mighty hand of His love, to be able to endure) with love as our cover, in any given situation or circumstance, we will do the righteous thing. It is a most awesome thing to know that our Loving God, (as He continue to have an unfailing love (Agape) for us) cares enough to take care of us. It is the catalyst for all good things: God’s Agape Love. (1 Peter 5:6-7 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you).

The truth of the matter is that we need to practice how to love. Because the cares, temptations, greed, anger, hatred, and many more enticements of the devil, have taken us away from the narrow path (God’s), where love abounds, and now find ourselves on the wide path (Satan’s) where a multitude of sin is found. But each and every day, regardless of what tries to block us from His love, YHWH, God, allows us to feel, see, and know that it is a high form of blessing for one to be able to truly walk in love especially the reality of God’s Love, “AGAPE LOVE”; this is the love we ought to practice. Yet we don’t, most practice no love at all. And it is sad that most don’t have a clue as to how love works and those that think they do, consider love and true love as a by-word and an after-thought or an expression of carnal desire. But we, as new creations, alive and made new in Christ Jesus, know that love is much more than that.

There are different forms of love. But the most important one is God’s Love (Agape). Because once you get the understanding of His love, you will understand and cherish all forms of love which all are from God because God is LOVE. As stated above, the most important one is God’s Love especially when we reference and speak of Agape love; the personification of God’s unconditional love; God is the personification of love. This is true love, which needs to be practiced by all. It is the fatherly love of God for humans, as well as the human reciprocal faithfulness or loyalty to God which runs both ways. Our actions, good or bad, will receive a corresponding reaction from God; always with love. (John 17:26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR

BREAKING, DANCING AND REJOICING, WHILE ON THE RIGHTEOUS PATH

WE ARE PASSING THROUGH THIS WORLD. AND EVEN THOUGH WE ARE IN IT, WE ARE NOT OF IT. SO LET’S BREAK, DANCE, AND REJOICE, WHILE ON THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS TO THE GATES OF HEAVEN.

First, we need to get one thing understood about one being a child of YHWH, God. We (His children) are just passing through this world. It is not our home. So, in preparation for our final destination (ETERNITY/HEAVEN), we are to live in the world (we are born, grow, get married or not, have children, prosper in the way of the LORD, with the examples of Jesus, love God and others) but not be of the world (act, nor react to situations and circumstances according to how the world does; give in to the world’s system). (1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners). It is up to us to recognize, with the help of Jesus’ and the Holy Spirit prompting, that (Satan) which makes the world what it is and begin breaking the chains that bind us; dancing in complete joy that we have given to us by God through Jesus, our Saviour, who paid the price to eternal life for us and are guided by the Holy Spirit; rejoicing that one day, as we continue to walk our path of righteousness, we will make it through the middle (this world) and reach the gates of Heaven. We must display the moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence, through Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

The title of this post was going to be “BREAK DANCING AND REJOICING, WHILE ON THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS TO THE GATES OF HEAVEN.” Then I thought that most would not get it. It may sound a little worldish, but it means something totally different. It simply means that when we have been grounded and rooted in the Lord, and you know, that you know, He has you in His powerful right hand, when anything adverse come in your life, you will not faint but lean into it with a surety in God through Jesus. You and I will perform a Holy energetic God-induced style of dancing, typically to the musical prompting of the Holy Spirit, characterized by stylized footwork and acrobatic or athletic movements modeled after our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ’s goodness – holy, pure and righteousness (Healing the Leper, Dining With a Sinner, Preaching to the Gentiles, Showing Compassion to the Sick, Forgiving Those Who Hurt Him). When you follow this type of mindset, attitudes, and movements, you will be able to overcome all that is presented to you, by the enemy, while rejoicing in the LORD. The actions you take and the speeches you make will reflect the Word of God and you will count it all joy that God has given you a spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind, not fear to help regulate your life’s destination. (2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind).

Instead of allowing all the sinful, negative things get in our way of praise and thanksgiving, we must seek the LORD through our Christ, to turn our mourning into dancing and praise; removing all signs of sorrow and replacing it with joy. But in order to do this we must maintain somewhat of the mind of a child, expecting the best out of all situations. (Psalm 30:11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;)

Know this, and maybe you will understand why we can break dance (interrupt the sequence, course, or continuous state of sin) in a righteous and joyful manner. And what will be accomplished according to God’s plan for your life, when you dance before Him with the intentions of conquering all that stands between you and YHWH, God. Dance, break every chain! That is why He gave up His only Son, so that we can dance, a dance with extreme results if performed righteously. (II Samuel 6:14-22 Then David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was wearing 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).

He has purchased you, in your entirety, with the Blood of His spotless Lamb, Jesus our Christ, Lord, and Saviour and with this purchase came the rights to the Tree of Life; The Tree with branches indicating all YHWH’s children of the past, the present, and the future. With the faith of a little child, continuing the wonderful and beautiful characteristic and quality of a child (little children will dance and don’t care how they look doing it! Let us see, with the eyes of the LORD, that life in this sinful and corrupt world, can be and is worth living, when done according to the will of our Lord and for His glory. And knowing that He loves you enough to continue to notice you and work with, on, and for you; take you higher, make you stronger in His Word. (Matthew 18:3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.; Mark 10:14 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God).

Therefore, while we are scaling the mountains, going through the valleys, and all the other happenstances and hindrances we are to face on the wonderful and exciting journey called life, lets declare our relationship with Jesus to be true, uninhibited, total and free commitment to YHWH, God our Father, through His wonderful Son, Yashuah, and led by the Holy Spirit. Because we are going to find that there are a lot of breakdowns to be done, with the help of our LORD, through our Lord and Saviour. Why not dance in total rejoicing while breaking down walls, breaking chains of bondage, discouragement, anger, prejudice, hatred, bitterness, malicious back biting, greed, contempt, and so much more.

Get this. God, our Father, has set before us a path of righteousness and if we listen, we will hear the music for our event being played; equipping us with what we need so that we can break dance on this path of righteousness to reach our heavenly home.  So, DANCE, DANCE, DANCE: BREAK DANCE. David may not have break-danced, but he danced before the LORD! (2 Samuel 6:5,14, 18 5 And David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals. 14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. 18 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

AT ALL TIMES WE NEED TO PRAY

AT ALL TIMES WE NEED TO PRAY. BIG PRAYERS, LITTLE PRAYERS, AND ALL THAT IS IN-BETWEEN – BECAUSE WHEN WE BEGIN TO PRAY AMAZING AND WONDERFUL THINGS STARTS TO HAPPEN.

What is prayer? When I googled the definition, this definition came up for the Biblical definition of Prayer, “Prayer is communication with God. We do this by praising Him, confessing our sin before Him, thanking Him, and asking Him for our needs and desires. Prayer is communion with our Creator. When we pray, we engage in an individual and loving fellowship with the Maker of heaven and earth; all that there is and ever will be.” And as we stop to listen to what YHWH God, through Yashuah, Jesus, has to say, (in response to our request, concerns, and questions), we receive the true answers. God has, is, and always which promotes, peace, joy, and an abundance of encouragement, boldness, faith, trust, and happiness to help us withstand the good, bad, and all that is in-between times, of our life.

You do not need a special closet nor a special posture, all you need to do is to open your mouth and PRAY!

GET IN THE HABIT OF PRAYING AT ALL TIMES!

Prayer is not necessarily a long, loud, drawn-out production, performed to impress man, yet intended for God in order for it to be heard, received, or even required of Him. It can be a word or two in silence, as long as it is honest, and loving, in Jesus’ name. Its basic and important content is all about the belief, trust, and faith we have in Our Father. The communication we have with God should reflect our relationship with Him; containing our praise to Him for all He has, will, is doing and most of all giving His only Son for our sins; His Son, our Lord Jesus. Then we must include the confession of our sins before Him. It is imperative that we do not take God, Jesus, nor the Holy Spirit for granted, so when we ask for what we need and desires, it is only right that we get in the habit of expressing our sincere and gracious thankfulness, every day to Them and Their parts they play in our daily lives; all done in Jesus’ name. (Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus).

Now if you are one that is and can honestly commit to praying a long ceremonial prayer, have at it. God is pleased for the time and thought given Him as long as you come correct. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people). God hears the short, sweet, fervent, ones also.  I think He hears these quicker because they do not take a long time to express, we can pause to hear from God, and He can get His answer in sooner. Whereas the long ones require coming up for air so God can get His word in edgewise. But if you are one who does not have the art of long prayer, due to lack of thought and words to say, don’t get discouraged and not pray at all.  Prayer is the serious, conversation you and God have with each other.  It is not one-sided, both have a contribution to make; you ask, thank, and wait; God receive, consider, and answer. 

So, as we present to the LORD, all that we are and our needs and desires, we must stop to listen to what YHWH God, through Yashuah, Jesus, has to say. Because while we are communicating with our Father, we will find that listening and then waiting (so that in lieu of our requests and questions), we need hear what God has to say, through Jesus, and position ourselves to receive the response and answers, from YAH, as His people. Understand this, that every answer God, through Jesus, gives us promotes, peace, joy, and an abundance of courage, boldness, faith, trust, and happiness to help us withstand the good, bad, and all that is in-between, times of our life. (Mark 4:24 – And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. Psalms 37: 4-5 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass). God wants us to open our minds and hearts to hear from Him, while we are communicating with Him, while praying. And He tells us that if we would become total transparent to Him He will come to us, at all times, and will eat and fellowship with us. Revelation 3:20 – Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Romans 10:17 – So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God).

PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! For the world, for others, for self.

GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

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