Oh Lord

 I praise You for this moment in time.

 This day - it may seem mundane and ordinary 

 but You make it extraordinary!

Thank You! Your presence makes every day worth living!

 Without You I'd rather die, but indeed, in You I live and breathe

 and I have my being  -  You hold all my molecules together  - don't you!

"Be ye holy as I am holy" is not a command for us to follow  - rather He is speaking over us - speaking our personal holiness into existence.  He is granting us His holiness,  sharing with us, covering us, for His holiness is the only holiness in existence,  though Satan has convinced many he is holy and they too can be holy apart from God.

 Life makes me ache

 with a pain deep in my chest

Though there's joy in the mourning 

 there's also a kind of helplessness 

 like I'm a leaf tossed on the surface of a vsst sea

 Marveling at the lightnings and the thunderings

 even as I'm drowning 

The enormity of it all

 causes the ache to rise and fall

It's sometimes near the surface 

 sometimes buried deep

Sometimes I laugh

 sometimes I weep

 but the ache of living is never far from me

The innocence of a child

 is my lofty goal

 to take no care for thoughts

 and no thoughts for cares

 that burden my soul

To trust my Father 

 like His son Jesus did -

 never straying from the love that He gives

Able to truly love

 in each moment like it's all there is

Come to Me

 all of ye

 who are weary

 and laden with heavy

 burdens and cares

 and I will give you rest

 if with Me you'll share

 yes, share your heart with Me

 For I love you faithfully 

 I am not as men

 that I would lie

 or waver or doubt

 My love for you

 is always true

 inside and out

Things I can't believe

 

I can't believe 

 The Lord would abandon me.

And I can't believe 

 there is no grace or mercy.

I can't believe 

 God's heart doesn't  breaks with grief

 every time He sees

 another soul lost for eternity. 

I can't believe 

 there's no God up in the sky

And I can't believe 

 He didn't come to earth for you and I

No I can't believe 

 His love can't rescue me 

 from all that is unholy

 including the sin inside of me

but I can believe 

 Your love is mighty

 and continually 

 surrounds me

I can believe 

 Your blood does cleanse

And Your love mends

 all that is broken

Till I am awoken

 to a brand new me...

The one you desire me to be.

 

 The Love Divine

 that trancends time

 now and forever 

 is mine,   is mine

O Love Divine!

 How oft would I have died

 if not to me

You had drawn nigh!

O Love Divine,

 come fill my breast

 with my Lord's 

 eternal lovliness

O Love Divine 

 please teach my heart

 to always share

 The love You impart!

O Love Divine 

may I dine

 forevermore 

on Your bread and wine

Love Divine!

Cleanse me!

Fill me!

Mend me!

Thrill me! 

Till I

am a perfect reflection 

of Your Divine perfection 

I am secure

 in Your love so pure

I'll forever trust

 in your Divine Love

 I had an epiphany today. Really I did. I realized a lie and a truth, clearly.  I am no longer a sinner. I have been reborn, remade, reimagined - in the image of my Father. I am a new creation! My DNA is my Heavenly Father's now! I am born from above,  not below - I have been given power to become a Son of God! I am now born, not of flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. I am born of the Word - not of Satan, nor man - but of God. He spoke of me before I came to be. He imagined me and smiled. His Spirit impregnated my heart with His seed, His precious Word - and like Mary, I have seen that Word mature within me - till this day arrived, this glorious day. I am my Father's son! My birthright is wonderful! I am led by the Spirit of God, therefore I am a Son of God.  I have not received the spirit of bondage again which causes fear - but I have received the spirit of adoption whereby I cry Abba! Father! The Spirit continually bears witness with my spirit that I am a child of God! All other thoughts to the contrary are lies from the father of lies. And if I'm a child of God  - I am an heir of God! And a joint heir with Christ! (if I suffer with Him - for men are still crucifying Him today, still rejecting Him, still despising Him and all who are of Him: that's me!)

Jesus, my elder brother,  was sent to redeem me for I was under  curse - the curse of the law of sin and death.  I could not free myself.  I could not stop sinning.  I was a slave,  but He purchased me with His blood - then adopted me as His own son - and because I am His son He sent His Spirit into my heart - The Spirit of His Son, crying ABBA! FATHER! The Spirit of Jesus Christ lives in my heart - I am no longer a servant but a Prince - a son, a joint- heir with Christ  - all He inherited is mine also - for it is my Father's will and good pleasure to give me His kingdom! I sit in Christ at the right hand of the Father  - so I rule and reign with Him now!

I am the spitting image of my Father! People say, ah, you resemble your Father! If He is awesome,  I am awesome.  If He is holy, so am I! If He is sinless, I can learn to be - for in His sight I am perfect  - I am perfect as He is perfect.  If He is love, I am love. If He is joy, I am full of joy. If He is peace, I am full of peace. If He is long-suffering,  so am I. If He is gentle, I am gentle. If He is goodness  - I am full of goodness.  If He is faith - I am faithful.  If He is meek, I am meek and lowly of heart. If He has temperance (self control), so do I. I have His Spirit,  therefore if He has a word of wisdom  - so do I. If He has a word of knowledge  - I do too! If He has faith - to move mountains,  I do too! This is my inheritance,  my birthright,  my heritage.  It is far more valuable than silver or gold - it has eternal value.  If He can heal - hearts or bodies - so can I. If He can work, that is, perform miracles  - I can too! ANYTHING is possible with Him inside  my heart. I can lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.  I can cast out devils and speak with new tongues and no deadly thing shall harm me. I can discern spirits and speak in any language known to man.  I can be translated by the Spirit anywhere He pleases anytime He pleases. Nothing man can do to me can harm me, be it fire or lions, it doesn't matter  - if man tries to use something God created  to harm me or my family  - it will fail spectacularly  - until and if He calls me home as a martyr - which is the highest honor I could receive.  

I can walk on water, defy the law of gravity and part the sea or calm the storm. I can command fire to fall to fall from Heaven to devour my enemies - and all they've created to bring death to my people.  I can speak as His oracle with every word I say coming directly from His mouth. I can do all my Father does if I keep my eyes continually on Him. I can look upon His face (in Christ) and live. I can lay waste to Babylon  - and set many captives free. I can rescue multitudes of souls for this is Jesus' birthright  and heritage and I am His co-heir and co-laborer, from henceforth and forever.  I can sing spiritual songs of deliverance  and healing to my brethren that will bless and deliver them from bondage.  Hallelujah!

I can UNDER all knowledge and all wisdom as the Holy Spirit chooses to share it with me. My body is His body - His temple. I can offer myself as a living sacrifice and be acceptable to Him because  I am covered in Christ's blood - which is eternal - therefore I am eternal.  I can breathe on people  and they will receive the Holy Spirit.  I can baptize them in the Holy Spirit as my elder brother Jesus did. I can fast for 40 days and 40 nights without food or water - because Jesus did (and Moses). I can withstand every onslaught of the enemy because the Lord is my Rock - my strong high tower, which I flee into. I can obey my Father's will perfectly  - for thus did my brother Jesus - who never left His Father's house - unlike me - the prodigal son.  I baptize my beloved Savior with my tears  I cry out with my whole heart and being - ABBA FATHER!

 Slay me, O Lord, that I might live.

 Take me, O Lord, and give

 me to the poor and needy

 to those seeds that need watering

 to those orphans that need fathering 

 to those widows - so lonely 

 in need of love and care

 O Father  send me there!

Put me to death

 then save me by

 the power of Your breath!

Cleanse, cleanse me O God

 of all that is filthy and not

 of You - Your kingdom,  Your Truth, Your will

Now I'll continually fulfill 

 for I AM YOUR SON

 born of Your Spirit 

 inheriting all that belongs

 to Jesus -  I receive it

 all and I confess this 

 to be true -

 nothing, O Lord,  

 is impossible with You!

 No one is worth going to Hell for.

 Forgive 

 I have a co-worker who is mentally ill. Now, before I knew they were ill, I would get upset at their behavior  towards me. Frankly, they're rude. But, just today, The Lord opened the eyes of my understanding and showed me they actually do suffer from a mental illness.  This led to this thought -

Everyone on earth who is not Born-again and filled with the Holy Spirit is mentally ill, or, let's say spiritually ill. Either way - they're sick. Knowing this, knowing hate, lust, greed, pride - all of it is a result of a sick soul - makes their behavior much more bearable  - like Jesus did when they were committing suicide by crucifying Him and He said "Father forgive them! For they know not what they do!" Can you say this as they're crucifying you? Can you choose not to retaliate or get bitter but rather pray for them?

I once worked in a mental hospital (my wife thinks I was a patient there, lol). I worked closely with the patients - the point is, when one is surrounded by mentally ill people,  your heart breaks with compassion for them. You don't get angry or upset at their behavior or words, rather, you're patient and kind and long-buffering  - you forgive them and pray for them, knowing how ill they are. Would you get angry at a cancer patient who doesn't have long to live? Who doesn't have the strength to stand and walk with you? Or to clean up their own messes they make? Then neither should you get angry with the sick, lost souls you meet who hate or despise or ignore you. This is how we should treat everyone who sins against us - with love, forgiveness and compassion  - reminding ourselves they're sick.

Jesus is their cure - he's only a heartbeat away - one prayer can free them. The cure for their sickness,  their sin, soulish and spiritual is God's love expressed through us and his word spoken by us. When Paul heard Stephen forgive those who were stoning him - it pricked his heart and cut him to his core. When they see us react to their hate with love - it will convict them to their core too - they may harden their hearts further but they may also soften their hearts, with God's mercy. As someone once said - don't be hurt by them - hurt for them. Or, put another way, don't let the wounds they inflict in your heart and soul cause you to wound them back.

 I affirm that the Word of God is indeed a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path!

 My heart is full of joy because I am in the center of God's will and purpose for my life. 

  The power of the Spirit overwhelms me today as the Word of God comes forth through   me in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs unto The Lord.  The Word gains root in my     heart and has the dominion over my thoughts and actions today, as I make joyful melodies of the Word in my heart unto my Lord.  I rejoice exceedingly today with joy unspeakable and full of glory, for The Lord has done great and wondrous things in my Life! Thus, my heart rejoices in His goodness,  for He has filled my mouth with His words, I am strengthened because the Joy of the Lord in my spirit is my strength.  Gloom, depression and heaviness are far from me, for I carry an atmosphere of joy with me, everywhere I go. Hallelujah! I refuse to worry about anything in this life because I am a child of God, and I know all things work together for my good. No negative thought, comment or situation can distract me from the work God has planned for me to do! I am a daily, living testimony of God's grace - I am living to fulfil  my destiny in God. Blessed be the name of the Lord  - Yeshua! Hallelujah! Amen. 

 Oh Holy Bridegroom!

 Come and take us soon!

 Lest we swoon

 Oh Holy Bridegroom!

Do not leave us be

 Come quickly 

 Catch us up to You

Oh Holy Bridegroom 

For we are the Bride

 given by our Father

Take us deep inside 

 the inner chambers

 of Your heart

Cause us to fly

 farther and farther 

 Till we're like the dove

 that never returned

 to the Ark

Oh Holy Bridegroom 

 come and take me soon

Come and sweep me off my feet

 that i may arise complete 

 There's a drop of Jesus' blood 

 for every memory that haunts your heart.

 The pain they bring,

 the suffering, 

 is shared by the One

 who sees everything. 

 Your sins break His heart,

 but they don't cause Him to depart.

 He is not ashamed 

 of the sins that still remain, 

 no, He's greatly desiring to set you free

 of those awful memories 

 that He's forgotten,  oh soul so lovely. 

 Out of His love He gave His blood,

 so let's be clear -

 your soul is so dear,

 your soul is precious  -

 to you He'll draw near

 if you'll only let Him

 If you'll desire Him to

 He'll never leave or forsake you.

 Just today, a local beauty caught my eye, 

as she swayed in a cool breeze under an azure sky.

I stopped to stare as I said "I hope you don't mind"

"but I'm really enjoying your shape - every curve, every line,

 and your fragrance is wonderfully lovely!"

Yes, the flowers in Korea are something to see!

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 Oh Lord I'm tryin'

 to look at the bright side

 of life

 but I'd be lyin'

 if I said I was happy

 inside

Too much pain

 Too many fake smiles

 People in love with themselves 

 while they're going to Hell 

 breaks my heart

How can they live without You?

 How can they not think a single thought about You?

 How can they pursue other gods,

 and act as if nothing's wrong?

I hate the darkness that blinds them

 to the Truth

I hate the chains that bind them

 and keep them from You

Oh God I hate this world

 with it's evil, it's filthiness, it's strife

It's so hard to keep on looking 

 at the bright side of life 

Oh Lord I'm tryin'

 but I'd rather be flyin'

 and leaving this rotten, dyin'

 world far behind 

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    I had an epiphany 

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    I found my Bible was reading me!

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  my soul is laid bare

  each time I take a look

  at the Truth that is there.

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  when I look at it,

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 Lord, please,

 Melt my pride

 that i may abide

 In Your house forever 

 oh pure and joyful treasure!

I don't want a mansion of my own...

I want to live in Your home,

 but in Your home, this i know -

 The prideful may not go.

All other sins stem from pride,

 from exalting "self" way too high,

so break me in pieces that i may die

 to all that You despise

 that i may dwell forever inside

Your lovely, holy, House of the Wise

So destroy my pride

quite utterly 

I must confide

my heart is ugly

when i exalt me

and do what i please

Oh my Lord

may You increase

as my heart never ceases

to seek to decrease

May all that is "me"

make room for You

my living King

If everyone loved like Jesus

 

If everyone loved

 with the love of God above 

 there'd be 

 no need

 for jails or prisons

 for everyone would be

 live and let livin'

If everyone loved 

 there'd be no lawyers or courts

 and no babies would they ever abort

No one would ever harm another 

 with words or deeds

Nope, everyone would be 

 sheltered and clothed

 and we'd all have enough to eat

If everyone loved 

 there'd be no militaries

 no armies or air force

 or navy

 cause everyone would get along

 and be respectful of others

 as a matter of course

No police,  no security 

 no need to guard our things

 for there'd be no stealing 

There'd be no need for money either 

 for love compels us all to be

 generous providers 

Yes if everyone loved like Jesus

the world would never be a scary place

 but filled with laughter, joy and grace

 For those abused

 For those misused

 heart broken

 hurts unspoken

God loves you

and He'll touch

and He'll love

and He'll heal

your hurts

through me

through you

through His Body

full of Truth

Tender, gentle, loving kindnesses

to restore your soul

to that place of safety, peace and rest

He'll whisper in your ear

as He holds you close

"Child, give Me your fears

 for it's you I chose

 The day I bled and died for you

 I shared each of your wounds

on My Cross  - it's true

Give them to Me now

I'll take them away

and cleanse you of their memory

so you can run and play

and be a normal child

in this world full of pain"

 Those of the flesh honor and respect flesh. 

 Those of the Spirit honor and respect the Holy Spirit. 

 It cannot be otherwise. 

 The fleshly, carnal mind is at war with the spiritual mind

 and cannot understand it.

 Try as you might but a conversation with an unredeemed mind

 will frustrate you no end.

 I'm not saying don't try,

 just don't wonder why

 they can't grasp or know

 what the Holy Spirit spoke.

 If they aren't seeking truth -

 if they don't choose

 O God to fall in love with You,

 Your seed will die before it takes root.

I've seen it time and again 

 in the minds and hearts of men -

 a stubborn pride in their thoughts and ways 

 instead of humbly bowing low

 before the Ancient of Days.

They lean unto their own understanding 

 ignoring or reasoning away all the Lord's commanded 

To find someone who

 truly desires to

 learn of You

Of Lord

 would be

 for me

 a great reward

 Oh weary one, remember what I said -

 I've counted every hair upon your head;

 and if I know you in such detail, 

 if I've seen you rise and I've seen you fail,

 if I see a small sparrow fall to the ground and die,

 will I not notice you much more, oh apple of My eye?

Will I not care for you with more zeal,

 than I care for the lilies of the field?

I will clothe your nakedness, 

 for this I do confess -

 You are beautiful My child!

I cannot love you less

 than any other in My vast creation. 

You are My crowning joy,

 My eternal celebration!

I will wipe every tear from your eye

 as you join Me in the sky

  together we'll fly

    where pain and sorrow 

      cannot

        draw

          nigh.

 No matter the struggle,  no matter the price,

 I'm gonna follow You for the rest of my life.

Wherever You lead, that's where I'll go

 no other path will I know 

Hardships and trials 

 are but for a little while 

Nothing compares to

 what You went through 

If I could, if You will,

 I'll gladly give myself to be killed

My heart, my tongue 

 belong to You, my Holy One

Take my life and use it Lord

 for Your eternal glory

No matter the struggle,  no matter the cost,

 use me to touch the lost

And rescue Your people from Babylon 

 that You would not lose a single soul You've won,

Oh God of everyone!