Showing posts with label reflecting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reflecting. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
"Names of GOD" by Laurell Hubick
"Names of GOD" by Laurell Hubick. I do not know if she still sings saving music, as I've seen a secular album by her. Enjoy this please, it is a special one.
Whitney
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Quieting myself this day
Quieting myself this day. Grieve not the Holy Spirit: I'd be in a pile of tears from allowing oppression to come in. You have godly sorrow [worship and/or prayer] and then you have oppressive tears [hindrance/confusion].
When tension is in the house, you just want to break free. A stretchy substance that pulls you from right to left. A physiological happening begins in your body; a tightening. They almost want to bop you over the head for binding them. This is the image I got when I bound tension.
When tension is in the house, you just want to break free. A stretchy substance that pulls you from right to left. A physiological happening begins in your body; a tightening. They almost want to bop you over the head for binding them. This is the image I got when I bound tension.
Lord God help us not grieve You [not handling things when they arise, not doing all that we need to do in You]. Keep us purified, washed through and through that we may hear from You.
Spirit-filled,
Whitney
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sweet things: A Thousand Words Thursday #10

Some sweet things I have found today and earlier. If you grab these, please link back to the permalink below each photo. Give credit where credit is due, amen.
http://mashaldesign.tumblr.com/post/691829598/bestill
http://nancycraig.tumblr.com/post/942106311/i-run-to-you-lord-and-i-am-safe-thank-you-that#notes

http://nancycraig.tumblr.com/post/928621521/hes-got-the-whole-world-in-his-hands#notes
http://kuyamac.tumblr.com/post/783515953/there-have-also-been-many-false-predictions-about
Monday, August 16, 2010
Visions of the Lord's Day
Good morning! I was GLAD when they said unto me, 'Let us Go into the house of the LORD!' How are you all this day? I made a vow to the tweets on Twitter that I would share online, the visions that the Lord gave me. This will be Good. This IS Good. This is Good because the Lord gave it to me and I feel so special that He did.
Here are the exact/very similar (in order to make it read well) words from my "dream journal," the very day that it happened. Please do not be put off too much by my use of the words "visions" and "dreams." I am not a prophetess (to my knowledge), but I am a woman of God. Who knows God and who hears from Him/can recognize His voice.
And these visions were so extravagant, and I was there. I felt like I was there. Like, smack-dab in the middle of it. Real-life "I was there." I am not well-versed in the terminology that saints use to describe "when they were IN the Spirit," so this is my best attempt to do so. God was able to develop the first dream/vision with me over time. Throughout my Bible studies with Him, I would be able to pick up on what related to the dream/vision and what was for that day.
Here are the exact/very similar (in order to make it read well) words from my "dream journal," the very day that it happened. Please do not be put off too much by my use of the words "visions" and "dreams." I am not a prophetess (to my knowledge), but I am a woman of God. Who knows God and who hears from Him/can recognize His voice.
And these visions were so extravagant, and I was there. I felt like I was there. Like, smack-dab in the middle of it. Real-life "I was there." I am not well-versed in the terminology that saints use to describe "when they were IN the Spirit," so this is my best attempt to do so. God was able to develop the first dream/vision with me over time. Throughout my Bible studies with Him, I would be able to pick up on what related to the dream/vision and what was for that day.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Holiness and Snow-Capped Mountains

This photo made me think of "holiness." It's so lovely. Doesn't it look like holiness to you? ..If I had a vision of holiness, this would be it. The dainty and modest pink baby flowers in the fabric, the photo-locket which to me, represents the promises of God kept close. The single pearl. The gold eagle. The sweet key for the locket, and the pink flower emblem. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hollythedolly/4598130487/


And, I'm in a winter-type of mood and switched my Summer bg over to this one, a snowy-ice capped mountain bg. This one kind of reminds me of the vision God gave me maybe one month ago. It was extravagant. High, snow-capped mountains, a very deep blue, with snow mounds just as high, clouds below, and me looking over! Three eagles were flying east, in a triangular shape, with one leading. It was extremely beautiful. I'll never forget that vision. It was so pleasant and hopeful. Great things in store. Photo credit: http://www.kilam-malik.net/text_ray_terragen.html
Yesterday evening I was listening to Amy Grant's, "Count your Blessings" and I began to say aloud, "I am thankful for My God and my salvation." Today I am adding to the list, "My integrity and God's holiness."
Bless You Jesus,
Whitney
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Daily Bread
Experiencing God, and staying close. This is where my heart is-- with God. Enveloped in God, deep in His Spirit. I want to stay there and never leave ♥♥ DAILY bread. Daily manna; keep us there dear God.
I like to fall asleep after reading my Word. So peaceful to fall asleep at the hand of your Bible. I love its smell. I sometimes place it under my pillow. You are my serenity Jesus. You are my peace of MIND. My anxiety subsides because of You. You are my soft place to drape myself upon. I lay at Your feet.
Whitney
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
sand





All photos taken with a Kodak 12MP Digital Camera
Haha. Those two middle photos were goofy. My sister insisted that she take them.
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Test Out your Faith!
True story.
This was good to me.
OK,
SO I SAY UNTO YOU,
TEST OUT YOUR FAITH!
When you test out your faith, YOU are not testing God! You are not. No man can. Try your FAITH, not your GOD. Check your FAITH, not your God.
Amen?!
Amen.
Grow in grace, dear friends. Grow in grace.
God's best,
Whit ♥♥
Notes;
James 1
Romans 12
See also:
LEAVE, In the Name of Jesus
[Y'all, the pictures are just for asthetics-purposes, lol. Real-talk, I don't plan pictures. I only find them after I have shared what God is doing in my life. Be blessed immeasurably! Amen!!]
This was good to me.
It's called, "Test Out your Faith!" That's what I'm standing on.
OK,
So today was a really busy day for us, being a holiday and all. Family was bustling about, chatter, gladness and excitement. I was glad that we had a day where we could all just hang out and be around each other. I love those days. A lot.
Today was a particularly difficult day for me, being that my stomach began aching throughout the day. I know why and I'm sure most women know why; and I will not bore you with the details. I made an attempt to be usual about the day, interacting and just being present.
Most times I can get into "my own world," where it's just me and Jesus. Music, fellowship, a time of adoration. So, this day I really wanted to make an effort to be "present." Try to, at least.
My stomach was warring against me [ooooo, dramatic, I know]. But, enjoy this! I'm a writer! lol :} So yeah my stomach was warring against me and it's so bad for me on the first day. Awful, man.
I was in and out of spending time with my family; up and down the stairs.
Then finally of about four hours, I went upstairs to bed [it's still daylight, remind you! and, family is HERE!] to sleep it off. Sleeping it off works for me. Because, my mind is at rest and I am unable to focus on my aches and pains.
Was resting for a few minutes and then the Holy Spirit comforted me with "Ask and it shall be given unto you." ...I was like, HEY, WHY NOT :} [PRAISE GOD!] \o/
So I place my hand on my belly while still lying down; fetal position, hello!
And asked the Lord to take the pain away in Jesus' name so that I could enjoy my family. It was not a lengthy prayer, but it wasn't a two-second one either. Amen so I got up, believed it within me; said "And it is so" within me. And, went downstairs fairly immediately.
The pain subsided. I was able to even get down with my sisters and play some hardcore WII! lol. The aches did not come back. [AMEN!]
Today was a particularly difficult day for me, being that my stomach began aching throughout the day. I know why and I'm sure most women know why; and I will not bore you with the details. I made an attempt to be usual about the day, interacting and just being present.
Most times I can get into "my own world," where it's just me and Jesus. Music, fellowship, a time of adoration. So, this day I really wanted to make an effort to be "present." Try to, at least.
My stomach was warring against me [ooooo, dramatic, I know]. But, enjoy this! I'm a writer! lol :} So yeah my stomach was warring against me and it's so bad for me on the first day. Awful, man.
I was in and out of spending time with my family; up and down the stairs.
Then finally of about four hours, I went upstairs to bed [it's still daylight, remind you! and, family is HERE!] to sleep it off. Sleeping it off works for me. Because, my mind is at rest and I am unable to focus on my aches and pains.
Was resting for a few minutes and then the Holy Spirit comforted me with "Ask and it shall be given unto you." ...I was like, HEY, WHY NOT :} [PRAISE GOD!] \o/
So I place my hand on my belly while still lying down; fetal position, hello!
And asked the Lord to take the pain away in Jesus' name so that I could enjoy my family. It was not a lengthy prayer, but it wasn't a two-second one either. Amen so I got up, believed it within me; said "And it is so" within me. And, went downstairs fairly immediately.
The pain subsided. I was able to even get down with my sisters and play some hardcore WII! lol. The aches did not come back. [AMEN!]
SO I SAY UNTO YOU,
TEST OUT YOUR FAITH!
When you test out your faith, YOU are not testing God! You are not. No man can. Try your FAITH, not your GOD. Check your FAITH, not your God.
Amen?!
Amen.
Grow in grace, dear friends. Grow in grace.
THANK YOU GOD, WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY! TEACH ME DEAR GOD AND HELP ME TO STAND--STAND ON YOUR WORD! TO PUT IT INTO ACTION! YOUR WORDS CANNOT COME BACK TO YOU VOID, AMEN. TRIED AND TRUE. YES!
God's best,
Whit ♥♥
Notes;
James 1
Romans 12
See also:
LEAVE, In the Name of Jesus
[Y'all, the pictures are just for asthetics-purposes, lol. Real-talk, I don't plan pictures. I only find them after I have shared what God is doing in my life. Be blessed immeasurably! Amen!!]
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Sweet Parable
Just going to scratch the surface here.
Hadn't initially planned on blogging this, but after tonight's additional revelation about the weed and the flower, I knew I should! :D
Read that scripture again, each part.
Now, the parable is this:
This would make a really great teaching lesson.
I give you permission to take freely of it. Thank you Holy Spirit!!
And, thanks mom who has always cautioned me about WEEDS (in the natural ;)
Best!,
Whit
Hadn't initially planned on blogging this, but after tonight's additional revelation about the weed and the flower, I knew I should! :D
I came across this scripture one evening as I was reviewing the Book of Proverbs [Wisdom!] :D. The revelation that I received from this scripture, is this: homosexuality.
Proverbs 28:26, He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Read that scripture again, each part.
- "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool:" (trusting emotions and feelings is foolish)
- "but whoso walketh wisely," (choosing right from wrong)
- "he shall be delivered." (set free, delivered, BROUGHT OUT)
Now, the parable is this:
A homosexual is as a weed imitating a flower.
Trying to blend in with that which is good.
Whose roots must be plucked from the ground.
From its depths.
Uprooted.
Dying, then being replanted on good ground; assuming a better foundation.
Reborn into whom God created it to be: in His image.
Only when the weed has died, will it begin to grow, and blossom.
Only then will it be delivered, set free.
Rain shall come, floods of blessings. God's covenant with his holy peoples...
This would make a really great teaching lesson.
I give you permission to take freely of it. Thank you Holy Spirit!!
And, thanks mom who has always cautioned me about WEEDS (in the natural ;)
Best!,
Whit
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Journaling.
I cannot stress how important journaling is to every believer. It is more essential than blogging, and tweeting. It is a piece of your cornerstone in Christ. A handbook that accompanies you throughout your journey in Christ. A handbook that is second-nature to your Bible.
Just the other evening I lie on my back with my five journals cupped between my hands, held high. A smile came over me. A pleasantry filled my body. I was ecstatic. In my hands, I hold my testimonies, my conversations with God, our time spent together-- His encouragement, His teachings! Everything pertaining to our time together spent these past four years! Revelation, inspiration; it was all there.
Four years, four full journals!
Glory to GOD alone!

(today I took these photos)

(that orange one on the top is my brand new one! i like it
sooo much! hardback and bound; sooo nice! target $7).

(that's the orange one on top again. i LOVE the binding!!)
God has been reminding me how important it is to re-read your older journals, starting with the first, and reading them in the order they were written; kind of like a multi-volume work. New and existing revelations are to be had. Reminders are within those pages; wonderful things await you.
If you have yet to begin journaling your time spent with God (journaliing = hand-written), including recorded scriptures He's led you to, including instructions for "the vision" and so forth,
Get GOING!

Sincerely,
Whitney
Just the other evening I lie on my back with my five journals cupped between my hands, held high. A smile came over me. A pleasantry filled my body. I was ecstatic. In my hands, I hold my testimonies, my conversations with God, our time spent together-- His encouragement, His teachings! Everything pertaining to our time together spent these past four years! Revelation, inspiration; it was all there.
Four years, four full journals!
Glory to GOD alone!

(today I took these photos)

(that orange one on the top is my brand new one! i like it
sooo much! hardback and bound; sooo nice! target $7).

(that's the orange one on top again. i LOVE the binding!!)
God has been reminding me how important it is to re-read your older journals, starting with the first, and reading them in the order they were written; kind of like a multi-volume work. New and existing revelations are to be had. Reminders are within those pages; wonderful things await you.
If you have yet to begin journaling your time spent with God (journaliing = hand-written), including recorded scriptures He's led you to, including instructions for "the vision" and so forth,
Get GOING!
From yesterday,
(a stepping-stone reminder): "Start building your foundation early! Things can begin anew with YOU!," WDJ
Habakkuk 2:2-3
2And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.3For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
Glory to God, saints!!!
As I share this with you, someone came to join me...

Sincerely,
Whitney
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Exodus 13:21-22 KJV
I've had a great morning! I was able to awake at 8 a.m. from a sweet sleep. No stupid dreams, nothing crazy. Just, sweet sleep. My mornings are some of the best times on the day for me. Got up, blessed God with a 'good morning,' ☼☼ and headed downstairs to make some breakfast! Usually I'll grab some coffee immediately after waking, or some Special K, but this morning I wanted some stove-top food. My omelette was great! :D Now, today's thought:
Exodus 13:21-22
I've been looking at Exodus lately and came across these scriptures. It made me see God in another form; fully. I was in awe after I read verse 21. God became a cloud, a pillar of fire.
I'm not going to get too profound on you because it's all in the scripture! Hehe. This made me love God deeper. So amazing the scriptures that we never had any idea existed. GLORIOUS God \o/ \o/
Whit
Exodus 13:21-22
21And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:
22He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
I've been looking at Exodus lately and came across these scriptures. It made me see God in another form; fully. I was in awe after I read verse 21. God became a cloud, a pillar of fire.
I'm not going to get too profound on you because it's all in the scripture! Hehe. This made me love God deeper. So amazing the scriptures that we never had any idea existed. GLORIOUS God \o/ \o/
Whit
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
I felt, I tweeted
I saw what was mine, what was MINE. And, I went after it.
It was mine because-- it was given to me, then stolen from under my foot-- like a rug snatched from beneath my feet.
I felt, I tweeted,
4/7/10
"If you see something good that may be for you, GO for it."
Realizing afterward, HEY-- this applies to something else I'm going through right now.
So,
I applied it.
I went after it.
You were my happy ending.
It was mine because-- it was given to me, then stolen from under my foot-- like a rug snatched from beneath my feet.
I felt, I tweeted,
4/7/10
"If you see something good that may be for you, GO for it."
Realizing afterward, HEY-- this applies to something else I'm going through right now.
So,
I applied it.
I went after it.
You were my happy ending.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Was watching this video series on YouTube called,
Really great teaching, by the way. Gonna finish it up soon [the series] , LORD willing.
Near the end of part two, I instinctively put my head down in my palm and said "Doh!" As in, "DUH! lol, that's so easy!" So simple-- no one can figure it out.
And, me and my heart for sign language, looked up the sign for "dumb" on www.signingsavvy.com, and there ya have it-- the sign for "dumb" is similar to the one I naturally signed after watching part two of the teaching lesson above!
And, have you seen 5:15 - 6:35 of the video? I made a comment on YouTube, something like "LORD, how I adore You, wowwwwww. I'm dumb-stricken."
Whitney
BIBLICAL HEBREW LANGUAGE - PART 2
Really great teaching, by the way. Gonna finish it up soon [the series] , LORD willing.
Near the end of part two, I instinctively put my head down in my palm and said "Doh!" As in, "DUH! lol, that's so easy!" So simple-- no one can figure it out.
And, me and my heart for sign language, looked up the sign for "dumb" on www.signingsavvy.com, and there ya have it-- the sign for "dumb" is similar to the one I naturally signed after watching part two of the teaching lesson above!
And, have you seen 5:15 - 6:35 of the video? I made a comment on YouTube, something like "LORD, how I adore You, wowwwwww. I'm dumb-stricken."
Whitney
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Higher Place

I had to blog this, what I saw this morning. So, obviously my windshield is awful :D, It was huge. ...The SUN! I was in traffic; at a stop light this morning around 7:30 a.m. and said, 'I gotta take a picture."
Now, this isn't just the sun-SHINE, ...THIS is the SUN. As I was approaching the red light I saw this-- the sun was huuuge. Biggg! You could see the roundness of it, it was so big. It was so gorgeous, my jaw drrropped; I've never seen it so large. Sooo gorgeous, LORD!! :D :D
whit
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Contrast
Snow began falling on yesterday! It was so nice, it's our 3rd snow of the year for North Carolina! The county I live, we don't get much snow, all right! It was such a pleasant sight to see. I wish I had a camera to capture the snow's full essence; as it falls! Those are the two items on my wishlist: A Nikon Camera and a Treadmill (haha!)
But, the snow.
Yes.
The snow! It was so pleasant to wake to such a sight this morning. It's such great time for reflecting, daydreaming and everything godly!!
I ended up taking a few snapshots with my camera phone, but only when I saw the sun bursting through my widescreen windows! Aww, so pretty! To see snow upon the ground and resting upon the tree limbs, with the sun shining brightly in the sky. What beautiful contrast!


Listening to:
Sincerely,
Whitney
But, the snow.
Yes.
The snow! It was so pleasant to wake to such a sight this morning. It's such great time for reflecting, daydreaming and everything godly!!
I ended up taking a few snapshots with my camera phone, but only when I saw the sun bursting through my widescreen windows! Aww, so pretty! To see snow upon the ground and resting upon the tree limbs, with the sun shining brightly in the sky. What beautiful contrast!
Listening to:
- "Bless the LORD (Son of Man)" by Tye Tribbett & G.A. (Greater Anointing)
- "Hallelujah" by Troy Sneed
Sincerely,
Whitney
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Monumental!!
Just to know that people acknowledge Christ for having actually lived, walked this earth and have been crucified-- is incredibly; hugely monumental! Atheists acknowledge Jesus having lived, non-theists and pagans do too!
For born-again believers this is pretty incredible and I'm just realizing it myself! Not that we have been given the "approval" or "go-ahead" from man himself, but that even non-believers cannot deny Jesus Christ having been [being] a real person who walked this life!!!! Gosh I can hardly explain the epiphany I just had this evening! Praise GOD, saints and believers in Christ!
WOW. It's like extra confirmation. Just that little umph that is undeniable. My LORD! Thank You GOD, my, my, my!!! Man is confirming/has confirmed that Christ was indeed a man-- He is real. This is so wow. You'd think it'd be a newbie-moment but even now I'm in awe! AWE! When you consider the Christian and that child of God who worships, adores and deeply loves Jesus as so; and who has had a glimpse into who Jesus Christ is through a direct relationship with His Spirit. Dwelling with God. HOW MONUMENTAL! THIS TRULY LIT MY FACE AGLOW!!
LORD YOU ARE GOOD!!!!!
WOWWWWWW!
"What Matters Most!,"
Whitney
For born-again believers this is pretty incredible and I'm just realizing it myself! Not that we have been given the "approval" or "go-ahead" from man himself, but that even non-believers cannot deny Jesus Christ having been [being] a real person who walked this life!!!! Gosh I can hardly explain the epiphany I just had this evening! Praise GOD, saints and believers in Christ!
WOW. It's like extra confirmation. Just that little umph that is undeniable. My LORD! Thank You GOD, my, my, my!!! Man is confirming/has confirmed that Christ was indeed a man-- He is real. This is so wow. You'd think it'd be a newbie-moment but even now I'm in awe! AWE! When you consider the Christian and that child of God who worships, adores and deeply loves Jesus as so; and who has had a glimpse into who Jesus Christ is through a direct relationship with His Spirit. Dwelling with God. HOW MONUMENTAL! THIS TRULY LIT MY FACE AGLOW!!
LORD YOU ARE GOOD!!!!!
WOWWWWWW!
"What Matters Most!,"
Whitney
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Strange.
I'm so fascinated with the way I look in pictures. What is that about? I can sit for hours on end, fiddling around with my Twitter page, just staring at my avatar. I found myself doing this tonight, as soon as I changed my picture. This cannot be healthy.
I had the same problem with Facebook... or, on Facebook I should say. Imagine countless photo albums upon albums instead. That was before I deactivated my Facebook account though [go figure?]
Here's my recent photo. Taken in November, the day I got my new [DKNY] frames:
color

black and white

I really don't know what this is about. I don't even post many pictures on my blog for this very reason. I'm only the face behind the Spirit. God is in control of me.
And, sometimes I resent myself for being so absorbed in my beauty... [insert goofy laugh here]. I thank God for it, my attributes and all-- I wouldn't change it for the world.
I just pray sincerely that I do not become any less humble. It's pretty serious. I've considered, and have actually replaced my default pictures and avatars with images like a cross, a flower, or something similar... [you've seen those avatars too!] I love looking at myself, and that's the problem; but for many it's not! [??] It's all about personal conviction [see Book of Romans 12].
There's a scripture:
It is as if I may have somehow "forgotten" what I look like, since I have a tendency to stare at my photos for so long. So strange. There's a scripture for everything.
LORD, help us to be humble in Your sight. To be lowly in heart, spirit, thought and action. Meek in our [Your] ways and seeking Your face always for repentance. Lift us up in Your sight, according to Your will.
This is my blog and it's an account of my life, my pursuits, love and devotion to a HOLY and righteous God in Heaven. I desire not to see anyone stumble, beloved. BE in Christ. Let us examine our ways.
In Christ,
Whitney
@ 11:01 p.m. Searched "the thoughts of man" on biblegateway.com... would you believe this is the single scripture it turned up? ... "The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity." Psalm 94:11.
I had the same problem with Facebook... or, on Facebook I should say. Imagine countless photo albums upon albums instead. That was before I deactivated my Facebook account though [go figure?]
Here's my recent photo. Taken in November, the day I got my new [DKNY] frames:
color
black and white

I really don't know what this is about. I don't even post many pictures on my blog for this very reason. I'm only the face behind the Spirit. God is in control of me.
And, sometimes I resent myself for being so absorbed in my beauty... [insert goofy laugh here]. I thank God for it, my attributes and all-- I wouldn't change it for the world.
I just pray sincerely that I do not become any less humble. It's pretty serious. I've considered, and have actually replaced my default pictures and avatars with images like a cross, a flower, or something similar... [you've seen those avatars too!] I love looking at myself, and that's the problem; but for many it's not! [??] It's all about personal conviction [see Book of Romans 12].
There's a scripture:
James 1:22-27, NKJV
22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.
26 If anyone among youb]" [b] thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.
It is as if I may have somehow "forgotten" what I look like, since I have a tendency to stare at my photos for so long. So strange. There's a scripture for everything.
LORD, help us to be humble in Your sight. To be lowly in heart, spirit, thought and action. Meek in our [Your] ways and seeking Your face always for repentance. Lift us up in Your sight, according to Your will.
I Peter 5:6-11, NKJV
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; becausec]" [c] your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But mayd]" [d] the God of all grace, who called use]" [e] to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
This is my blog and it's an account of my life, my pursuits, love and devotion to a HOLY and righteous God in Heaven. I desire not to see anyone stumble, beloved. BE in Christ. Let us examine our ways.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
In Christ,
Whitney
@ 11:01 p.m. Searched "the thoughts of man" on biblegateway.com... would you believe this is the single scripture it turned up? ... "The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity." Psalm 94:11.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Would You Believe???
Would you believe that you could go to Hell for not following the second commandment, which says "THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF?"
Well, this is exactly what the LORD revealed to me as I spent close time in study with Him six days ago.
The Second Commandment
I recorded it in my offline journal then, but have finally found some peaceful time to just sit and record it here as well.
I will give an overview of what I learned, as I have already recorded our study session in my personal hand-written journal. My prayer is that the LORD speaks to you through this post, and that you receive it in Jesus' name. And, if you will not receive it; I have done my part:
Before I began reading my Bible on October 15, 2009 I asked the LORD to lead me in scripture, where ever it was that He desired for me to go. I had no intentions of blogging about it... it was my intimate time with God, where I journal and keep record of our time together (3 full journals since I got saved in 2006, 1 half-full one, and one I just began). Not everything I have been obedient in blogging about; then again, Not everything is meant to be shared. And, if it is, God will give us the time upon which to share it.
Now,
..."THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE."
It was as if those words came to life for me at that very moment. I don't hate people, yet sometimes it is difficult for me to love them where they are. At times I just wish life would speed itself up and everyone could be saved, sanctified and totally committed to Christ; on-fire for Christ, baptized with the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues-- the whole nine!
Can I admit that dealing with those who are not mature in Christ (which has nothing to do with speaking in tongues. I am talking spiritual maturity), irritates me at times? Not to the point where I lash out. But I do make faces, shake my head and eventually brush it off as "OK, that's how the world behaves." That's their excuse. They have an EXCUSE! That's my typical rationalization of the situation.
I think now, and I'm like "Yeah, OK LORD, I was there at one point." But, really what I'm constantly thinking is, "LORD, help them" and maan, was I dumb (in my past). I see it in others who are not mature in Christ. I observe their behaviour and think, "GEE, I'm so glad I'm not where they are, (where I used to be!)" It's like a genuine internal-"Thank-You,-JESUS!"
After reading the text on the page: THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE, in RED..., CAPITAL letters,
I then glanced down and saw Jesus' words in RED, on the page staring at me, which read "Thou art not far from the kingdom of God," Mark 12:34.
Before continuing on reading in scripture, I meditated on what I believe in my HEART that the LORD was speaking to me (Mark 12:34). God was telling me, paraphrased "You're almost there. You are not far from the Kingdom of God..." (Heaven!) Just a few more steps, beloved!!
I began crying. A light and humble cry. It was a joyful cry! A REJOICING cry!:
After God revealed Mark 12:34 to me personally, the end result of this testimony is that God will help me with this inevitable thing that we must do as children and servants of God with the help of the Holy Spirit: "THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE."
I can't do it. This flesh can't do it; it doesn't want to! I don't know about your flesh, but mine doesn't want to! I'm happy with me and God only... everyone else can just be. It's only through HIM that I will be able to genuinely love and care about other people.
It was like a warning.
A warning to me.
A warning to share with you.
"I had no idea," I journaled.
"LORD GOD, I know You forgive me! Help me to know this. Help me to KNOW that people can go to HELL for this!"
Iniquity.
"Iniquity" in the last verse translates to lawlessness... Lawlessness-- did you catch that? Lawlessness means, having none or adhering to no law. Without law. Not obeying the commandments that were given to us by God Himself.
In the above verses, Jesus Christ is addressing the saints of God, those who are in Christ. We know this from verse 22 because the people who were crying out to God were the ones who professed Him as their Saviour: they prophesied and cast out demons.
...God told THESE people,
the people who were supposedly "in Christ,"
to DEPART from Him!
He told them to leave... they were sent to Hell!
Their gifts will be as filthy RAGS unto Him! (Holy Spirit gave me that one, just now 10/23/2009 @ 1:43 a.m.):
You see that? Iniquities. Again.
...This is for me.
...This is for you.
A WARNING FOR YOUR SOUL...
AND THOU SHALT LOVE THE LORD THY GOD WITH ALL THY HEART, AND WITH ALL THY SOUL, AND WITH ALL THY STRENGTH: this is the first commandment.
And the second is like, namely this, THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. There is none other commandment greater than these.
MARK 12:30-31...
In Jesus' name,
Whitney

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Well, this is exactly what the LORD revealed to me as I spent close time in study with Him six days ago.
The Second Commandment
I recorded it in my offline journal then, but have finally found some peaceful time to just sit and record it here as well.I will give an overview of what I learned, as I have already recorded our study session in my personal hand-written journal. My prayer is that the LORD speaks to you through this post, and that you receive it in Jesus' name. And, if you will not receive it; I have done my part:
Matthew 10:14-15 says,
14And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
15Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Thank You, Jesus.
Before I began reading my Bible on October 15, 2009 I asked the LORD to lead me in scripture, where ever it was that He desired for me to go. I had no intentions of blogging about it... it was my intimate time with God, where I journal and keep record of our time together (3 full journals since I got saved in 2006, 1 half-full one, and one I just began). Not everything I have been obedient in blogging about; then again, Not everything is meant to be shared. And, if it is, God will give us the time upon which to share it.
Now,
The Second Commandment
There was a scriptural example on the first page of my Bible that I read from the Book of Mark.Mark 12:29-31 says (bolded emphasis added),
29And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, HEAR, O ISRAEL; THE LORD OUR GOD IS ONE LORD:
30AND 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.
31And the second is like, namely this, THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE.
..."THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE."
It was as if those words came to life for me at that very moment. I don't hate people, yet sometimes it is difficult for me to love them where they are. At times I just wish life would speed itself up and everyone could be saved, sanctified and totally committed to Christ; on-fire for Christ, baptized with the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues-- the whole nine!
Can I admit that dealing with those who are not mature in Christ (which has nothing to do with speaking in tongues. I am talking spiritual maturity), irritates me at times? Not to the point where I lash out. But I do make faces, shake my head and eventually brush it off as "OK, that's how the world behaves." That's their excuse. They have an EXCUSE! That's my typical rationalization of the situation.
I think now, and I'm like "Yeah, OK LORD, I was there at one point." But, really what I'm constantly thinking is, "LORD, help them" and maan, was I dumb (in my past). I see it in others who are not mature in Christ. I observe their behaviour and think, "GEE, I'm so glad I'm not where they are, (where I used to be!)" It's like a genuine internal-"Thank-You,-JESUS!"
After reading the text on the page: THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE, in RED..., CAPITAL letters,
- I journaled: "I even told myself aloud today on the drive home from work: 'My flesh can't do it, my flesh doesn't want to!'"
- I paused.
- I looked up.
- I uttered aloud: "LORD, we're going to work on this?" Then I said, "Yes, we're going to work on this. I'm going to work on this!"
I then glanced down and saw Jesus' words in RED, on the page staring at me, which read "Thou art not far from the kingdom of God," Mark 12:34.
Before continuing on reading in scripture, I meditated on what I believe in my HEART that the LORD was speaking to me (Mark 12:34). God was telling me, paraphrased "You're almost there. You are not far from the Kingdom of God..." (Heaven!) Just a few more steps, beloved!!
I began crying. A light and humble cry. It was a joyful cry! A REJOICING cry!:
Mark 12:34 (emphasis added), says,
34And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
After God revealed Mark 12:34 to me personally, the end result of this testimony is that God will help me with this inevitable thing that we must do as children and servants of God with the help of the Holy Spirit: "THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE."
I can't do it. This flesh can't do it; it doesn't want to! I don't know about your flesh, but mine doesn't want to! I'm happy with me and God only... everyone else can just be. It's only through HIM that I will be able to genuinely love and care about other people.
It was like a warning.
A warning to me.
A warning to share with you.
"I had no idea," I journaled.
"LORD GOD, I know You forgive me! Help me to know this. Help me to KNOW that people can go to HELL for this!"
We then went to Matthew 7:21-23 (emphasis added), which says,
21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
Iniquity.
"Iniquity" in the last verse translates to lawlessness... Lawlessness-- did you catch that? Lawlessness means, having none or adhering to no law. Without law. Not obeying the commandments that were given to us by God Himself.In the above verses, Jesus Christ is addressing the saints of God, those who are in Christ. We know this from verse 22 because the people who were crying out to God were the ones who professed Him as their Saviour: they prophesied and cast out demons.
...God told THESE people,
the people who were supposedly "in Christ,"
to DEPART from Him!
He told them to leave... they were sent to Hell!
Their gifts will be as filthy RAGS unto Him! (Holy Spirit gave me that one, just now 10/23/2009 @ 1:43 a.m.):
Isaiah 64:6 says (emphasis added),
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
You see that? Iniquities. Again.
...This is for me.
...This is for you.
The Holy Spirit led me to a very familiar verse, which I don't quote hardly ever (Hallelujah to Jesus),
Philippians 4:13 says,
13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
A WARNING FOR YOUR SOUL...
AND THOU SHALT LOVE THE LORD THY GOD WITH ALL THY HEART, AND WITH ALL THY SOUL, AND WITH ALL THY STRENGTH: this is the first commandment.
And the second is like, namely this, THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF. There is none other commandment greater than these.
MARK 12:30-31...
In Jesus' name,
Whitney
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Ready for Fall!
So, right now I'm baking cookies.Not just ANY cookies, THESE cookies are by Pillsbury...
but, not only that, they're called "Pillsbury Simply Cookies."
UHHMMM.
I'm a Media Studies graduate and this packaging completely and utterly appeals to me. I absolutely adore it. It's just as the title says "Simple(ly)." How yummy. Such a simple design and layout and ohhh how I love the ellipsis at the end, (the dot, dot, dot ...) and the white packaging. This stuff matters. I actually bought these cookies because the packaging itself looks so yummy! LOL.
Ready for Fall
Baking and shopping are such usual activities, but around this time baking and shopping make me think of the fall weather and the seasons changing. It's a new time of year, literally a new season. Season of life, season as it relates to my walk with Christ-- EVERYTHING.
...and, the holidays! Yes, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Ohhh the smile on my face. The food, family time and all that joy; I love it. Hmm, and if these cookies are what I hope them to be, they'll be a lot of baking going on too!
Whitney
p.s. Don't forget the milk!
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