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in love…

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. John 15:10 (NIV)

from darkness into the light

I have called you from darkness into the light. I reached out, extended my life, calling you into this new plane of life. Long ago I called you from the walk of death. I spoke peace and my promises of life if you followed my ways. Don’t hesitate. Restrike the fire which burns within. I am yet the light which the world does not understand. I am the life which does not end. I am the resurrection and the life. Walk in my light. I am the peace which you are lacking. The trials and temptations have not disqualified you. What you have come thru qualifies you to server as my leader. My love can now flow thru you to those who as desperately in need. From darkness into the light of life you now walk. My peace surrounds you.

be a demonstrator

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.  1 Corinthians 4:20 (NET)

Word for those asking the question

I have not changed my mind. I am not angry nor nor have you disqualified yourself. Walk in the way set before you. Love one another; desire earnestly to prophesy. For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.]   Romans 11:29 (AMP

greatness

Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 18:4 (AMP)

word and truth

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18 (NET) In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. James 1:18 (NRSV)

ways of the LORD

All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalm 25:10 (NIV)

Greater love & greater works…

Greater love has no man than this, that a man gives up his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do what I give you orders to do. John 15:13-14 (BBE) For the Father has love for the Son and lets him see everything which he does: and he will let him see greater works than these so that you may be full of wonder. John 5:20 (BBE)

the act is completed; the decision is ours

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)

the greatest in the kingdom

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

"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...

what things are you seeking?

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am with you

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?

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

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)