the FireCarrier

the greatest in the kingdom

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At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
He called a little child and had him stand among them.
And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:1-4 (NIV)

to the place I have prepared

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"See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.
Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him;
he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him.
Exodus 23:20-21 (NIV)

I am the unchangeable one who watches over you. You are my creation. There is a place prepared for you alone. I saw you and your future before your parents were born. My plans have not changed. Your purpose remains rooted in me. Apart from me you will wither and die.

Be nourished in the vine of my compassion. Be guided by my eyes and what I show you to do. Fear is a device of the enemy. He wishes to see you fail and die. In me there is life. In my love there is no room for fear.

I have set a pathway before you. I will show you the way. As you partake of my written Word life and direction become clearer. Pay attention to my leading and not the natural way you would go.

Your purpose is within my ways and plans. The sense of fulfillment you are searching for will come with obedience. My love never fails. Come to the place I have prepared for you.

what things are you seeking?

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But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides.
So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:33-34 (AMP)

directions on how to live life

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But love your enemies and be kind and do good [doing favors so that someone derives benefit from them] and lend, expecting and hoping for nothing in return but considering nothing as lost and despairing of no one; and then your recompense (your reward) will be great (rich, strong, intense, and abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind and charitable and good to the ungrateful and the selfish and wicked.
So be merciful (sympathetic, tender, responsive, and compassionate) even as your Father is [all these].
Luke 6:35-36 (AMP)

blessings

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May grace (God's unmerited favor) and spiritual peace [which means peace with God and harmony, unity, and undisturbedness] be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
May blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realm!
Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, even above reproach, before Him in love.
For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [because it pleased Him and was His kind intent]—
Ephesians 1:2-5 (AMP)

benefits of meditation

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How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Psalm 119:103-104 (NKJV)

requirements

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He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV)

ways of revelation

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He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light. Job 12:22 (NIV)

I am with you

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Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15 (NRSV)

Despite what your enemies may tell you or even that your friends think, I am yet with you. Do not be discouraged, but continue after me. I will lead you in my pathways. Have I not shown you my protection? I am not fickle; My ways do not change.

I will keep you safe wherever you shall travel. You are of my family. You carry my name upon your heart. You are not alone, I will not leave you. My promises will yet be revealed in your life. My creative words are alive.

Stand firm, I am with you.

Is this your desire?

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You should seek after love, and you should truly want to have the spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
I will explain why. Those who have the gift of speaking in different languages are not speaking to people; they are speaking to God. No one understands them; they are speaking secret things through the Spirit.
But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:1-3 (NCV)

follow the leading and see

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When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13 (RSV)

it’s time to follow direction

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God said to Jacob, "Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Make an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau." Genesis 35:1 (NRSV)

the invitation

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Blessed, whoever listens to me, who day after day keeps watch at my gates to guard my portals. Proverbs 8:34 (NJB)

…I am with you to deliver you

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Then the LORD put forth his hand and touched my mouth; and the LORD said to me, "Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
Jeremiah 1:9 (RSV)

the work of Holy Spirit

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"I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.
John 16:12-13 (NRSV)

Prepare the conductors

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As I drove to work this morning I heard Father say, “Prepare the conductors. It is time for some to step into their calling”.

Immediately I was given three sets of conductors: Train conductors, orchestra conductors and electrical/power conductors.

The train conductor takes large groups of people and supplies across on long journeys. They touch several areas of the land in different ways than most. Their job is often over-looked. They have long, night hours. In the eyes of the world they may seem insignificant. But I say, Not so. They work long hours and in all types of weather. Their course is load out before them. The passenger are ready to be delivered where needed. provision is sent to the needy.

Orchestra conductors give direction for the sound of God to come forth. Before them sit an army of musicians, each specifically prepared. They sit in the forefront of their army. Their conductive energy brings out the best of those around them. They draw out the vibrato where needed and bring things to a whisper. Their ways produce a single greatness from all who sit at their feet. Their work is admired by those trained to obey direction.

The power conductors also have an element of both direction and control. They are are conduits of my word. They keep things in check so there is no burn-out. Their way is a steady current so as not to destroy. They draw great crowds, but mine do not overstep their ways and cause harm to those around them. Their greatness is shown most by the restraint I have built within
them. They are tender and reach out to those in need supplying a warm and light for their life.

My conductors work in concert with Holy Spirit and move as I guide and direct them. My directors have been honed and trained for years. Prepare the conductors. I am sending many out at this time.

how is your vision today?

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"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Matthew 5:8 (NRSV)

you are sent ones

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And having called together the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases,
and sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
And he said to them, Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; nor to have two body-coats apiece.
Luke 9:1-3 (Darby)

directions for living

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But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;
keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
And have mercy on some who are wavering;
save others by snatching them out of the fire; and have mercy on still others with fear, hating even the tunic defiled by their bodies.
Jude 1:20-23 (NRSV)

for those known as John

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A word for a specific John, and those of like heart:

I do have a word for you from Father.

I heard the word “cottage” and was shown a simple picture. It was one f a small cottage at the time of a winter dusk.
There was a golden yellow light glowing from within.

You continue to ask if I hear you. I know you have been asking for more; a larger, deeper relationship with me. Yes, it is possible. Let go of the past/current expectations you have.

Release the view you have of of how I will use you. My plan for you is not as how you are expecting it. Pursue me with expectation and watch it unfold. Listen to others as they speak into your life.

Hunger for me and knowing my heart. My bread is available to you. Release the residual hidden ager. It will kill you. Release your anxiety so I might fill you with my supernatural peace.

I have not forgotten what I once told you. Renew your vision for me.

is it me?

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And if I have a prophet's power, and have knowledge of all secret things; and if I have all faith, by which mountains may be moved from their place, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:2 (BBE)

in tough times and good

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Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.
You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing. Psalm 23:4-5 (BBE)

a word for those in need

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May peace be with you; my peace I give to you: I give it not as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled; let it be without fear.
John 14:27 (BBE)

my friends

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Your calling is made clear in my light. Spend time with me and questions will be answered. You need not be caught in the "what do I do" model, but be found in Jesus.

Start afresh in me. Do not fear what you think is coming, but be grounded in my love. My light brings a great desire. It removes impurity. My love is true. It protects, always trusts, always gives and receives hope. My love perseveres throughout all time.

In all you do, seek me. You are my friend, I will make myself available.

You are my friends if you do what I command.
I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:14-15 (NIV)

importance of quiet time

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Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him.
He appointed twelve--designating them apostles--that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach
and to have authority to drive out demons.
These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); Mark 3:13-16 (NIV)

1/2/12

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Stay in my word and near me; Do not let your heart become hardened. Do not be deceived by the whispers which surround you. You are mine.

And there rejoice before the LORD your God, you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levites from your towns, who have no allotment or inheritance of their own. Deuteronomy 12:12 (NIV)

Do not be afraid

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Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind became calm. The followers were greatly amazed.
They did not understand about the miracle of the five loaves, because their minds were closed. Mark 6:51-52 (NCV)

things to consider

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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever.
Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who placed the earth among the waters. His faithful love endures forever.
Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights— His faithful love endures forever. and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever.

Give thanks to him who killed the firstborn of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever. He brought Israel out of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever. He acted with a strong hand and powerful arm. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who parted the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever.

He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.
but he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness. His faithful love endures forever.
Give thanks to him who struck down mighty kings. His faithful love endures forever.

He killed powerful kings— His faithful love endures forever.
Sihon king of the Amorites, His faithful love endures forever.
and Og king of Bashan. His faithful love endures forever.
God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever.

a special possession to his servant Israel. His faithful love endures forever. He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever. He saved us from our enemies. His faithful love endures forever. He gives food to every living thing. His faithful love endures forever.

Give thanks to the God of heaven. His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-26 (NLT

be careful in what you behold

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take heed to yourself that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed from before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise.' Deuteronomy 12:30 (NKJV)

you are my favorite

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Did you know you are my favorite? Yes, I’ve seen you stumble and fall but you get back up. There is no one I could love more than I now love you. There is no one who touches my heart in the way you do.

Get ready, for I have more for you. I have plans for you to grow
exponentially. There are kingdom plans I have specific for you. Come closer and carefully listen, for in the next six weeks you will be moving in a new spiritual dynamic. You will be influencing lives for my kingdom.

Begin the purification process. Holy Spirit will guide you in the way. Open your heart to his leading. Meditate upon my Word and my way. Learn the way I see you; You are my favorite.

Better is one day

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Look upon our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one. Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Psalm 84:9-10 (NIV)

One thing

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One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:4-5 (AMP)

Let your light so shine

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Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (AMP)

Stepping forth

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In this season we are often caught in our emotions. But I encourage you to be caught in the blessing of Father. As this year ends and another unfolds, find yourself knowing your are loved. Do not be discouraged, but be affirmed in the Father’s love for you. Step forth into the light of his blessing.

I speak this benediction over your life

“The LORD bless you and protect you; The LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”’ Numbers 4:24-26 (NET)

presents or presence?

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If you are lost and find yourself wondering about. God has a purpose. You may be moved to your place of discontent

So the LORD God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made. Genesis 3:23 (NLT)

So Cain left the LORD’s presence and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. Genesis 4:16 (NLT)

Follow the good example. Work to get back. Ask to come into the presence of the living God.

How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.” The LORD replied to Moses, “I will indeed do what you have asked, for I look favorably on you, and I know you by name.” Moses responded, “Then show me your glorious presence.” Exodus 33:16-18 (NLT)

See how Father-God responds to your heart-felt request.

The LORD replied, “Listen, I am making a covenant with you in the presence of all your people. I will perform miracles that have never been performed anywhere in all the earth or in any nation. And all the people around you will see the power of the LORD—the awesome power I will display for you. Exodus 34:10 (NLT)

When the priests came out of the Holy Place, a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD. The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple. 1 Kings 8:10-11 (NLT)

We received the greatest present in the form of Son, our savior.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2 (NLT)

He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was now obviously pregnant. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. Luke 2:5-7 (NLT)

Respond: After hearing the message of good-news learn proper response to being in his presence.

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. Luke 2:15-16 (NLT)

Likewise we too have an opportunity to hear and respond. Unwrap the gift set inside.

And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. Mark 16:15-16 (NLT)

exercise

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It’s time to become stronger in me. Don’t be lazy, but exercise what is already within you. As you use your gifts others will benefit. As you step beyond what you already know more will be give. There you will find the fulfillment you are now searching. It is there you know the peace from which I speak. You will be the light which dispels darkness.

Become motivated and learn obedience as did my son. Step out in love. Be moved with compassion. Now is the time to bring forth a full measure.

And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith. If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;
if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:6-8 (NET)

I will go before you

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I will go before you and make the mountains flat. I will break down the bronze gates of the cities and cut through their iron bars.
I will give you the wealth that is stored away and the hidden riches so you will know I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. Isaiah 45:2-3 (NCV)

you can choose

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Be careful, or you will be fooled and will turn away to serve and worship other gods. See, today I am letting you choose a blessing or a curse. Deuteronomy 11:16, 26 (NCV)

The wise seek me continually. Their eyes are set to where I am going, and not where I have been. You must more than know my voice. Do not grow weary, for I am with you. Follow me with joy.
Listen: for I am whispering my name for you. I am giving direction for your way.

Be fed by my words. Be washed clean by the water of Holy Spirit. He will lead you to Jesus. There are choices for your life. If you know my heart you will make the right ones. You were chosen to lead in these times. You are a light to those in darkness.

Worship me in Spirit and truth. Do not let the idols of this modern world. sway your heart into the path of destruction. Bless those about you through the example of your life. Yet as in all ways, the chose is your to make. You can choose a blessing or a curse.

My wish for you

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The LORD will continually lead you;
he will feed you even in parched regions.
He will give you renewed strength,
and you will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring that continually produces water.
Isaiah 58:11 (NET)

My thoughts for you have not changed. You remain the apple of my eye. I have placed you in circumstances which you may grow stronger in me. I continue to supply the meat of my Word. My wish for you is that you may prosper and grow. Subdue the earth that my kingdom may grow.

drawn unto the light

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Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search for the Child carefully and diligently, and when you have found Him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship Him.
When they had listened to the king, they went their way, and behold, the star which had been seen in the east in its rising went before them until it came and stood over the place where the young Child was.
When they saw the star, they were thrilled with ecstatic joy.
Matthew 2:8-10 (AMP)

an old covenant view

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I will raise up a prophet like you for them from among their fellow Israelites. I will put my words in his mouth and he will speak to them whatever I command.
I will personally hold responsible anyone who then pays no attention to the words that prophet speaks in my name.
“But if any prophet presumes to speak anything in my name that I have not authorized him to speak, or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die.
Now if you say to yourselves, ‘How can we tell that a message is not from the LORD?’ —
whenever a prophet speaks in my name and the prediction is not fulfilled, then I have not spoken it; the prophet has presumed to speak it, so you need not fear him.”
Deuteronomy 18:18-22 (NET)

How can these things be?

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If I have told you people about earthly things and you don't believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? John 3:12 (NET)

Learn to worship

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Remember of what family you are now in. I have adapted you and you are mine. No need to be trapped in the past remembrances. In me is fullness, all things. I can deliver you from the ways of the enemy. Flee what you should flee and stand when you should stand.

I have set a table for you, but you will have enemies when you are mine. Don’t be surprised when struggles come. They enemy would destroy all that is mine, but his methods and plans are flawed. My son yet rules and reigns.

Let praise pour forth from your life. Worship me in truth and spirit.
I will continue to support those I know. Let your presence be found before me. This is not the time to walk alone. Gather together before and with me.

internal spiritual occupy

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Let our cattle be strong. Let no one break in. Let there be no war, no screams in our streets.
Happy are those who are like this; happy are the people whose God is the LORD. Psalm 144:14-15 (NCV)

Of David and me

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Praise the LORD, my Rock, who trains me for war, who trains me for battle. He protects me like a strong, walled city, and he loves me. Psalm 144:1-2a (NCV)

Christ is your life

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Since you were brought back to life with Christ, focus on the things that are above—where Christ holds the highest position.
Keep your mind on things above, not on worldly things.
You have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Christ is your life. Colossians 3:1-4a (GW)

the actions of your life

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I want to challenge you: Fear not!!

Look about you: I have created all things. In me there is no lack.
I have given the same word to leaders (Genesis 15:1, 26:24, 46:3, Joshua 8:1, Daniel 10:12)
I have given this word to the land and to those I love (Joel 2:21-22,
Zephaniah 3:16, Haggai 2:5, Zechariah 8:13, Malachi 3:5, Matthew 10:31)
I have given this word to the night shift workers (Luke 2:10)
and I will continue to give this Word: Fear not!

Look into the darkness and declare light. Concern yourself with the ways of my kingdom. Do not grow lax, but be ready for the opportunities to spread my ways, Let my light shine through the actions of your life. Fear not for I am with you.

Word for Sally

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Thursday I asked if I could have a word for someone and this immediately was set into my thoughts. While it is short, I sense it will find it’s mark with impact.

Word for Sally

I say no to your plan. Wait. I will yet work things out.

How are your thoughts?

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The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be able to pray. 1 Peter 4:7 (NCV)

the battle is not your battle

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Jehoshaphat’s army went out into the Desert of Tekoa early in the morning. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, people of Judah and Jerusalem. Have faith in the LORD your God, and you will stand strong. Have faith in his prophets, and you will succeed.“ 2 Chronicles 20:20 (NCV)

opportunities

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“Therefore, everyone who hears what I say and obeys it will be like a wise person who built a house on rock.
Rain poured, and floods came. Winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not collapse, because its foundation was on rock.
Matthew 7:24-25 (GW)

Be grounded and grow in the wisdom I provide. I have created all things. In my ways are life and abundance. Do not let your hearts be troubled. I am yet the God of the miraculous. My protection is for those who know me through relationship.

Rains and storms are not new. They will become opportunities; avenues for my work to be seen through those who know me. My light will flourish in the darkening days.

Playing fields will be leveled; walls will crumble and fall. Yet my people will be safe upon the foundation only I can provide.

Build upon what I am establishing. I am your firm foundation.

measuring post

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“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord!' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the person who does what my Father in heaven wants.
Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name? Didn't we force out demons and do many miracles by the power and authority of your name?'
Then I will tell them publicly, ‘I've never known you. Get away from me, you evil people.' Matthew 7:21-23 (GW)

Prophecy and parables…

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All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable.
This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”
Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” Matthew 13:34-36 (ESV)

a direction for prayer

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"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and
thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."

1 Timothy 2:1-4, NIV

giving thanks

2011-11-23T19:55:00.001-04:00

He asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” They replied, “Seven.”
Then he directed the crowd to sit down on the ground. After he took the seven loaves and gave thanks, he broke them and began giving them to the disciples to serve. So they served the crowd.
They also had a few small fish. After giving thanks for these, he told them to serve these as well.
Everyone ate and was satisfied, and they picked up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full.
There were about four thousand who ate. Then he dismissed them. Mark 8:5-9 (NET)

living in the light

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Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.
Therefore do not be partakers with them,
for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light —
for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth —
trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.
Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention.
But all things being exposed by the light are made evident.
For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: “Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!” Ephesians 5:6-14 (NET)

Is he the Christ?

2011-11-21T21:29:00.001-04:00

As He was teaching in the temple complex, Jesus cried out, “You know Me and you know where I am from. Yet I have not come on My own, but the One who sent Me is true. You don’t know Him;
I know Him because I am from Him, and He sent Me.”
John 7:28-29 (HCSB)

Those who come in

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Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 10:9-10 (NLT)

If you receive

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If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs. Matthew 10:41 (NLT)

Do you believe?

2011-11-09T21:47:00.001-04:00

God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26 (WEB)

For everything spoken by God is possible. Luke 1:37 (WEB)

you are of great value

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What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31 (NLT)

We have a small deck extending from our second story bedroom window. As I pulled back the blinds I saw a sparrow lying in the deck chair. It brought me back to a noise I had heard the just-previous afternoon. It had been sunny and as sometimes occurs, the hawk visits our area and the birds quickly scatter.

This sparrow had seen the open space and met its death in the glass, falling back into the chair where I saw it. This verse from Matthew 10 was quicken to me. It reverberated a message for you.

Seek after me and my ways. Find your self secure in the way I have created you. Spread forth your wings into flight. The more you strengthened yourself in me the further you can move in what I have shown you.

Do not be troubled by what is happening about you. Do not despair, you are more valuable to me than you seem to realize.You are loved. You are of my family.

It is time to stop hiding. Be bold in what you know. I will guide you as you stretch your wings into new territory. You are of great value.

judging

2011-11-05T09:11:00.001-03:00

“Don’t judge other people, or you will be judged.
You will be judged in the same way that you judge others, and the amount you give to others will be given to you.
Matthew 7:1-2 (NCV)

The team: Wisdom & Understanding

2011-11-03T20:15:00.001-03:00

Get wisdom and understanding. Don’t forget or ignore my words.
Hold on to wisdom, and it will take care of you. Love it, and it will keep you safe.
Wisdom is the most important thing; so get wisdom. If it costs everything you have, get understanding.
Treasure wisdom, and it will make you great; hold on to it, and it will bring you honor.
It will be like flowers in your hair and like a beautiful crown on your head.“ Proverbs 4:5-9 (NCV)

come out

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I say to you, come out. Where I am, you too can be.
Step into the glory of my presence. Step past the self-imposed
limitations. You have my favor. Reach out to where I am dwelling.
I have no limit. Come out and embrace what I have for you.

This is what the LORD says: “At the time I decide to show my favor, I will respond to you; in the day of deliverance I will help you; I will protect you and make you a covenant mediator for people, to rebuild the land and to reassign the desolate property. You will say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those who are in dark dungeons, ‘Emerge.’ They will graze beside the roads; on all the slopes they will find pasture. Isaiah 49:8-9 (NET)

the acceptable striving

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Not that I have already attained this — that is, I have not already been perfected — but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me.
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am single-minded: Forgetting the things that are behind and reaching out for the things that are ahead,
with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14 (NET)

Draw nearer

2011-10-22T19:57:00.002-03:00

When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his robe and went out and stood at the entrance to the cave. All of a sudden a voice asked him, “Why
are you here, Elijah?” 1 Kings 19:13 (NET)

Don't be obstinate or make things complicated. It remains simple. Change your direction and seek me. Come to me in prayer and I will show myself.
Silence your mind and your attitude. It's time to bow your ways before me.

Why are you here? Can you not hear me drawing you? I have not changed my mind. My plans for you remain. Be patient so I can complete the process of perfecting you. My son learned obedience, and so can you.

Step into the doorway of the future: Draw nearer to me.

Bless the LORD

2011-10-19T19:24:00.001-03:00

The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.
Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!
Bless the LORD, all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will!
Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul! Psalm 103:19-22 (ESV)

More of me

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Now is the time to ask for more of me. It is the time to devour my Word. Now is the time to step out; to step forward into my wholeness. Do not be satisfied with a small portion.

There are things which I wish I could show you; ways which I will manifest. There are items in your life which need to change; A clouded vision of me and your life through me. You need more of me, an abundance of light and life that those about you can recognize.

It is time to move from beneath your own evaluation. Trust in my word; therein is life. I am the light. It is time to move in the fullness of healing and salvation. Do not allow other to die without knowing me and my love for them. Move out from beneath your self-limitations.

Ask for more, more of me.

ongoing revelation

2011-10-15T20:28:00.001-03:00

Yet to us God has unveiled and revealed them by and through His Spirit, for the [Holy] Spirit searches diligently, exploring and examining everything, even sounding the profound and bottomless things of God [the divine counsels and things hidden and beyond man's scrutiny].
For what person perceives (knows and understands) what passes through a man's thoughts except the man's own spirit within him? Just so no one discerns (comes to know and comprehend) the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 (AMP)

are you a cheater?

2011-10-14T16:58:00.001-03:00

For if any person thinks himself to be somebody [too important to condescend to shoulder another's load] when he is nobody [of superiority except in his own estimation], he deceives and deludes and cheats himself.
But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor. Galatians 6:3-4 (AMP)

Let your voice be heard

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[Then God said] If they will not believe you or heed the voice or the testimony of the first sign, they may believe the voice or the witness of the second sign. Exodus 4:8 (AMP)

I will yet teach you

2011-10-09T20:03:00.001-03:00

Come near to me and listen to this: I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it happened, I was there. And now the Lord God has sent His Spirit in and with me.
Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way that you should go. Isaiah 48:16-17 (AMP)

by the prophetic word

2011-10-08T14:53:00.001-03:00

You have heard [these things foretold], now you see this fulfillment. And will you not bear witness to it? I show you specified new things from this time forth, even hidden things [kept in reserve] which you have not known.
They are created now [called into being by the prophetic word], and not long ago; and before today you have never heard of them, lest you should say, Behold, I knew them! Isaiah 48:6-7 (AMP)

do this, and you will live

2011-10-08T09:23:00.001-03:00

Now an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you understand it?”
The expert answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Jesus said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” Luke 10:25-28 (NET)

awaken your hearts

2011-10-07T19:46:00.001-03:00

Awaken. I am yet with you.
Seek me, that you may find me.

There are sons and daughters who feel distant and defeated.
You have allowed yourselves to feel isolated.
You no longer experience me as you have in the past.
Do not give up, but awaken yourself. I never change.

Awaken your heart to what I am doing.
Continue seeking me and I will be found.

I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and from Judah people
to take possession of my mountains. My chosen ones will take
possession of the land; my servants will live there.
Isaiah 65:9 (NET)

Ask and you shall receive

2011-10-02T19:42:00.001-03:00

From Issachar there were 200 leaders and all their relatives at their command — they understood the times and knew what Israel should do.
1 Chronicles 12:32 (NET)

for the house of my God

2011-10-01T09:01:00.001-03:00

So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.
Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God:… and for all the work to be done by craftsmen, gold for the things of gold and silver for the things of silver. Who then will offer willingly, consecrating himself today to the LORD?” 1 Chronicles 29:2-3, 5 (ESV)

His speaking…

2011-09-26T19:15:00.001-03:00

I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:9-10 (NIV)

his longing for you…

2011-09-25T21:23:00.002-03:00

But the father said to his slaves, ‘Hurry! Bring the best robe, and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet!
Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate,
because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again — he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:22-24 (NET)

wisdom

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Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory. 1 Corinthians 2:7 (NET)

roll away the stone

2011-09-21T21:49:00.001-03:00

Ask for help as it’s time to roll away the stone.
Reach to the others I have placed near you, then
you will be able to walk from the darkness into the light.

Reach out and roll away the stone of others. Remove the hindrances which bind them and find your freedom. It is when your prayers are directed away from you needs that you find I have already answered you.

Roll away the stone. It is not too late for me to act on your behalf.

Thus the people who had come to mourn said, “Look how much he loved him!” But some of them said, “This is the man who caused the blind man to see!
Couldn’t he have done something to keep Lazarus from dying?”
Jesus, intensely moved again, came to the tomb. (Now it was a cave, and a stone was placed across it.)
Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” John 11:36-39a (NET)

that they may know

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My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2-3 (NIV)

how long have you been lingering?

2011-09-14T22:14:00.001-03:00

When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” John 5:6 (ESV)

five changes of clothes

2011-09-10T11:57:00.001-03:00

Israel's sons did as they were told. Joseph gave them wagons and supplies for their trip as Pharaoh had ordered. He gave each of them a change of clothes, but he gave Benjamin three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothes. Genesis 45:21-22 (GW)

I am bringing change to all areas of life; some are obvious and many not. The face of the landscapes are in change. Yes, even within you I am at work. Do not fear what you do not know.

I am testing the tress of the forests. My Spirit is blowing over and through them. The mature have learned to bow before me and bend in my ways. Yet even in them pruning is necessary. The weak and inner decayed are exposed. Many are yet to fall. They become a part of oncoming generations.

There are changes coming and you are to learn to recognize what is me. Study my ways and do not be fearful. Listen for the sound of my voice. You will find it has many tenors and tones. I am directing those who know me.

If you live in fear you do not know me. I am love. I bring fear to the ungodly as their ways and progresses falter. It crumbles in my light, yet my people will prosper.

ask and receive; receive and practice

2011-09-07T17:21:00.001-03:00

So we, numerous as we are, are one body in Christ (the Messiah) and individually we are parts one of another [mutually dependent on one another].
Having gifts (faculties, talents, qualities) that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them: [He whose gift is] prophecy, [let him prophesy] according to the proportion of his faith;
Romans 12:5-6 (AMP)

transformations

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He was transformed in front of them, and His face shone like the sun. Even His clothes became as white as the light. Matthew 17:2 (HCSB)

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 (HCSB)

around the throne

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And round about the high seat were four and twenty seats: and on them I saw four and twenty rulers seated, clothed in white robes; and on their heads crowns of gold.
And out of the high seat came flames and voices and thunders. And seven lights of fire were burning before the high seat, which are the seven Spirits of God;
And before the high seat there was, as it seemed, a clear sea of glass; and in the middle of the high seat, and round about it, four beasts full of eyes round about.
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second like an ox, and the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.
And the four beasts, having every one of them six wings, are full of eyes round about and inside: and without resting day and night, they say, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, Ruler of all, who was and is and is to come.
Revelation 4:4-8 (BBE)

wisdom

2011-09-04T11:45:00.001-03:00

God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place.
For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens.
When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge.
When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm,
then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely.
And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the LORD — that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” Job 28:23-28 (NET)

Let righteousness

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Let righteousness be your guide, so that you may have life, and take for your heritage the land which the Lord your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:20 (BBE)

I am that righteousness necessary to have life. Live free in abundance with me. Turn aside from you own way of accomplishing my will. It will fail.

I am the way. I came so you might have an example. I left so that the Helper could come. He is available to open truth. He spoke through the prophets and He will speak through you if you allow him.

The meek shall inherit the earth not the bold or the brash. Ask for direction and receive it. Ask for wisdom and it is for you also. Ask for the things which matter in the mind of the Father.

In suffering I learned obedience. That too is your heritage. Do not be found trying to hide. You are called to rule. You are to shine in the time of darkness.

Let righteousness be your guide. Share with others the refreshing I can bring. Be welcome among those who are mine.

get understanding

2011-09-02T14:46:00.001-03:00

Oh, how I love your teachings! They are in my thoughts all day long. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, because your commandments are always with me.
I have more insight than all my teachers, because your written instructions are in my thoughts. Psalm 119:97-99 (GW)

Can you discern the time?

2011-08-31T17:50:00.001-03:00

There is a time for everything, and everything on earth has its special season.
There is a time to be born and a time to die. There is a time to plant and a time to pull up plants.
There is a time to kill and a time to heal. There is a time to destroy and a time to build.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 (NCV)

How about you? How is your strength?

2011-08-30T21:57:00.001-03:00

Blessed are those who find strength in you. Their hearts are on the road {that leads to you}.
As they pass through a valley where balsam trees grow, they make it a place of springs. The early rains cover it with blessings.
Their strength grows as they go along until each one of them appears in front of God in Zion.
Psalm 84:5-7 (GW)

a graduating

2011-08-29T19:53:00.001-03:00

In this time of inner turmoil I have again been finding coins. They are among other things, markers for me. They point that God is still active around me.

Yesterday I was guided to walk a different pathway I was going to take. As I made that initial adjustment I saw a coin. It was a penny there in front of me.

I picked up that dirty penny, thanked God and placed it in my pocket. Today I brought it out of my pocket and checked the date. It was 1970, the year of my graduation. Perhaps I am about to embark in a new time.

your covering

2011-08-28T16:47:00.001-03:00

Do not allow fear to guide you, I am your covering.
Walk with me and run not ahead of me and I will
continue to show you the way.

Stay beneath my shadow of covering. Do not stray from protection. Do not willingly walk from my walls or ways.

Turn your face toward me. You do nor need be ashamed. Ask for forgiveness and receive. Return to my way. Come back to what I have for you.

I have not left you. I have not removed your purpose in my kingdom. I have not changed my heart for you.

I am your covering. Do not allow fear of self or others or situations to affect you. I AM.

His Word and Way

2011-08-27T11:29:00.001-03:00

My word, which comes from my mouth, is like the rain and snow. It will not come back to me without results. It will accomplish whatever I want and achieve whatever I send it to do.”
Isaiah 55:11 (GW)

What say you?

2011-08-26T20:38:00.001-03:00

What do you say? I’m of the opinion no one really reads blog entries.

They are often written for the author and are but senseless drivel.

What say you?

Do you really read/follow blog entries?

guidelines

2011-08-25T21:55:00.001-03:00

Timothy, my child, I'm giving you this order about the prophecies that are still coming to you: Use these prophecies in faith and with a clear conscience to fight this noble war.
Some have refused to let their faith guide their conscience and their faith has been destroyed like a wrecked ship.
1 Timothy 1:18-19 (GW)

hope for the future

2011-08-24T18:33:00.001-03:00

Your future is filled with hope, declares the LORD. Your children will return to their own territory.
Jeremiah 31:17 (GW)

a view of Pentecost

2011-08-22T21:49:00.001-03:00

Suddenly a noise like a strong, blowing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
They saw something like flames of fire that were separated and stood over each person there.
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak different languages by the power the Holy Spirit was giving them.
Acts 2:2-4 (NCV)

of the LORD

2011-08-21T09:38:00.001-03:00

The teachings of the LORD are perfect. They renew the soul. The testimony of the LORD is dependable. It makes gullible people wise.
The instructions of the LORD are correct. They make the heart rejoice. The command of the LORD is radiant. It makes the eyes shine.
The fear of the LORD is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of the LORD are true. They are completely fair. Psalm 19:7-9 (GW)