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I am God. Show mercy as I show mercy.
I am God. To be like Me you must be holy,
and part of being holy is unselfish love, not love aimed to get what you want, not love stintingly given out of
"I'll do my part if you do yours."
It's love freely, unselfishly and lavishly given from a pure heart unsullied by selfish motives.
Consistent love, given and poured out even when you don't feel loved. Love out of hurting and pain.
Love even in frustration.
This is My challenge to you today, to love freely and completely.
Then it will be perfectly.
Start at home and learn, then branch out to others.[/size]

[size=13pt]Love As I Love

I am God. Show mercy as I show mercy.
I am God. To be like Me you must be holy,
and part of being holy is unselfish love, not love aimed to get what you want, not love stintingly given out of
"I'll do my part if you do yours."
It's love freely, unselfishly and lavishly given from a pure heart unsullied by selfish motives.
Consistent love, given and poured out even when you don't feel loved. Love out of hurting and pain.
Love even in frustration.
This is My challenge to you today, to love freely and completely.
Then it will be perfectly.
Start at home and learn, then branch out to others[/size].

LOVE THE WORLD.

Christian love is a gift of self for the benefit of another. The love the world knows is a self serving love of which we as Christians should avoid at all costs. It is a love of self gratification, often at the expense of others. So should we love the world? Yes, we should love the world with the intent of making the lives of others better, and no, we should not love the things of the world or what we can get out of it.

It is written:

"that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."  (John 3: 15-17)

We can see from the passage above that God loved the world. Since we are to be imitators of God then we should attempt to do likewise. We who be doing as Jesus did in His ministry. We should be leading others along the Way of salvation. We should help others develop maturity in Christ such that they can become empowered for ministry. We should lead them into "the Truth" of God's ministry, such that they can find their purpose on this earth, receive guidance in the steps that they must make, develop a deep and personal relationship with the Father and enter into spiritual warfare which is bring down the forces of worldly love.

In addition, we must help others to find their way to "the Life" of covenant, such that they can live forever under God's protection and have their every need provided for. Yes this is the way that we should love the world.

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I am the Eternal One


  "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting
   arms." Deuteronomy 33:27

I am the Eternal One and I know all things. I have the keys to life,
and I give life to whom I will. I love those who are called by My name,
who have given themselves to Me, for they will find My peace and
blessing in this life and the next. I am calling them to keep their
focus on Me, for I alone can keep them in the storms of this life.

Many are afraid, for they have taken their eyes off Me. They are fearful
of the storm around them, but My promise is faithful and true, to keep
and supply for them if they will trust in Me. I alone am their Savior,
I alone am their strength. Let them look to Me in their time of need--I
am faithful."

NEVER fear walking in Love in the face of hatred [pride and rebellion]. NEVER fear walking in faith in the presence of faithlessness [doubt and unbelief]. NEVER fear walking in obedience in the face of those who have forsaken My Will to pursue their own agendas [Ezekiel 3:1-9].

, "The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident. One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock. And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD", Psalms 27:1-6 NASB

, "But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord [always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in the service of the Lord], knowing and being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile [it is never wasted or to no purpose]", 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 The Amplified Translation

JESUS:

Indeed, My day has come! And, truly I say to you, I shall indeed "roar" from Zion through a holy people - and blessed is the one who is found dwelling with [abiding in] Me in this hour! For I, Myself, shall be a refuge and shelter for My beloved ones - and NO MORE shall that which is unholy [ungodly] be found in the midst of My people. For I will leave NO stone unturned as I move forth to judge ALL that is apart from Me - and, truly I say to you, "torrents" of Living Water [caused by the joining together of many pure hearts in true unity and one accord] shall flow forth through a holy people to both rescue and draw many unto Me in these days. But woe to those who remain in "Egypt" [the world] for she will be found a "wasteland" - devoid of faith, love, truth or shelter. And woe to "Edom" [those who have forsaken the "fullness" of their precious inheritance in Me to pursue their own selfish desires and the honour and approval of man] for it shall become a desolate wilderness for them - devoid of any true spirituality [2 Timothy 3:1-5]. For truly I say to you, they have been used as vessels of reproach against My righteous ones - falsely accusing and slandering them at every turn. And, because of their unrighteous [self-serving] attitudes, they have not entered into the Kingdom, themselves - and, thus, they have hindered [discouraged] many from entering into My Kingdom and partaking of the Life that is truly theirs. I will now move forth in these days to vindicate My holy ones in such a way that all will see clearly those who are righteously motivated towards Me and those who are not - those who have truly made Me Lord and those who have not [Matthew 7:21-23]! Therefore, it is time for all those who have not already done so to make the "quality decision" to serve Me with ALL of their heart and, thus, enter into the true Kingdom-position that I have for them. For this is the place wherein they will find themselves with others who have forsaken all to follow Me - the place where the blessing "Life [Love, Truth, Light, Wisdom, Righteousness] forever" will become a ongoing reality in their midst!

"quality decision" - a decision from which there is no turning back;

, , "But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in", Matthew 23:13 NASB

, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, coming down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, coming down upon the edge of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing - life forever", Psalms 133:1-3 NASB

, "Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD", Joshua 24:14-15

THE FATHER:

+       The "valley of decision" is a place wherein one will, ultimately, have to make a "quality decision" concerning moving forward in My Will - or wilfully departing from the pursuit of My Will in order to pursue their own self-desire. Each and every one of My children would do well to hearken to the Scriptures in this most critical hour for is it not written,

        "Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. The sun and moon grow dark and the stars lose their brightness. The LORD roars from Zion and utters His voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth tremble. But the LORD is a refuge for His people and a stronghold to the sons of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. So Jerusalem will be holy, And strangers will pass through it no more. And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk, and all the brooks of Judah will flow with water; And a spring will go out from the house of the LORD to water the valley of Shittim. Egypt will become a waste, And Edom will become a desolate wilderness, because of the violence done to the sons of Judah, In whose land they have shed innocent blood. But Judah will be inhabited forever And Jerusalem for all generations. And I will avenge their blood which I have not avenged, For the LORD dwells in Zion",  Joel 3:14-21 NASB

+ The one who continues to live for themselves will be "seen" to have no integrity in this hour. For, indeed, the greatest evidence of "integrity" in My children is faithfulness and obedience to My Word [Will], and the still, small voice of My Spirit.

"integrity" - uprightness of character [righteousness]; the state of being complete or undivided;

, "As for you, if you will walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and uprightness, doing according to all that I have commanded you and will keep My statutes and My ordinances THEN I will establish the throne of your kingdom", 1 Kings 9:4-5a NASB

, "O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt and does not change; He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken", Psalms 15:1-5 NASB

+ As all those that you have been interceding for begin to truly seek Me - and, thus, enter into the "fasted life" [obedience] - things will begin to unfold rapidly.

+ Any remaining ground of the "fear of failure" in one's heart will translate directly into a mistrust of Me [My Word]. Truly I say to you: Faith [trust] in Me NEVER disappoints; the exercising of Love NEVER fails, and obedience to My Will in the power of My Spirit ALWAYS accomplishes My highest purpose in any given moment!

, ."Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]", 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 The Amplified Translation

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I am the Way.
There is no other access to the Father, except through Me.
I lead and guide you along life’s path with My expertise.
I will never steer you wrong.
I will never make you fall in a ditch.
I am the way, the correct way.

Follow My lead.  Do not veer off My path.
There is much joy to be had along this path, much joy. 
I want you walking in My joy.
I want you overwhelmed by this joy.

So I say to you today, beloved:  Stay on My path.
It leads to life.  It leads to the great wonder of belonging to the Creator of the universe.
It leads directly into the Father’s open arms of love.
I am the way, the one true way.
Come along with Me, beloved. 
I will not steer you wrong.
I will envelop you in My love and provide all that you need in your future,
your future with your beloved King, your future with Me for all eternity!
I am the WAY!!! says the LORD[/size]

A clear conscience leads directly to a clear mind.

        , "To the pure [in heart and conscience] all things are pure, but to the defiled and corrupt and unbelieving nothing is pure; their very minds and consciences are defiled and polluted",   Titus 1:15 The Amplified Translation


        , "And, beloved, if our consciences (our hearts) do not accuse us [if they do not make us feel guilty and condemn us], we have confidence (complete assurance and boldness) before God, And we receive from Him whatever we ask, because we [watchfully] obey His orders [observe His suggestions and injunctions, follow His plan for us] and [habitually] practice what is pleasing to Him",  1 John 3:21-22 The Amplified Translation

THE GIFT OF TONGUES

a study outline by Pastor Terry Somerville


1. Tongues means "languages"

- these may be known human languages
Acts 2:6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

-these may be unknown languages, even heavenly languages

1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,

1 Corinthians 14:2 howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.


2. Tongues is a gift the Holy Spirit gives to "my spirit" so my spirit can pray

, my mind cannot produce it, or comprehend it. It seems foolish
1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

3. Speaking in unknown tongues is praying, blessing, & thanking in the spirit

1 Corinthians 14:15-17 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

4. Speaking in tongues is speaking to God

1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.


5. Speaking in tongues edifies (builds up) the speaker

. He is praying from the very deepest part of his being , in union with the Holy Spirit, in a way unhindered by the natural mind
1 Corinthians 14:4 He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself,

Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.


6. When these languages are spoken in public and are recognized they are a sign to unbelievers

1Corinthians 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not,

Acts 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.


7. When these languages are unknown there should be a gift of interpretation following tongues to edify the church.

This is equivalent to prophecy.
1 Corinthians 14:27 If any man speak in an [unknown] tongue, [let it be] by two, or at the most [by] three, and [that] by course; and let one interpret.


8. God will give a speaker in tongues the power to interpret if he asks

.
1 Corinthians 14:13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue pray that he may interpret.

9. Speaking, praying, blessing and singing in tongues is to be part of our worship

.
1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.


10. Tongues (like every gift) is affected by the character of the speaker

and can come across in a clangorous manner. It is still a genuine gift but colored by the vessel it's poured through! (This is why many Christian don't like it! -Paul's remedy is love, not elimination)
1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.


11. Paul directed that tongues must not be forbidden

Many churches today are grieving the spirit by this sin.
1 Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.


12. The Apostles regarded tongues as proof that the Holy Spirit had come.

Acts 10:45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.

Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.


13. Common objection - "The perfect has come (the scripture)" so we don't need tongues!

Read the whole scripture reference and ask yourself if the perfect has come or not!
1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away.9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

-Has knowledge vanished away?

-Do you know Him face to face?


Another objection - "The gifts ceased with the death of the apostles

." Picture it , the saints are worshipping in Jerusalem, praying in tongues, laying hands on the sick. Suddenly their voices chokes up, they pull away their hands. " Oh no! John must have died on Patmos. I'm sorry Jesus won't heal you now! But cheer up. The perfect has come."

TONGUES IS NOT A FRAUD IS FROM GOD OPEN YOUR HEART AS YOU READ THIS TEACHING :

THE GIFT OF TONGUES

a study outline by Pastor Terry Somerville

[b]
1. Tongues means "languages"

- these may be known human languages
Acts 2:6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

-these may be unknown languages, even heavenly languages

1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,

1 Corinthians 14:2 howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.


2. Tongues is a gift the Holy Spirit gives to "my spirit" so my spirit can pray

, my mind cannot produce it, or comprehend it. It seems foolish
1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

3. Speaking in unknown tongues is praying, blessing, & thanking in the spirit

1 Corinthians 14:15-17 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

4. Speaking in tongues is speaking to God

1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.


5. Speaking in tongues edifies (builds up) the speaker

. He is praying from the very deepest part of his being , in union with the Holy Spirit, in a way unhindered by the natural mind
1 Corinthians 14:4 He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself,

Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.


6. When these languages are spoken in public and are recognized they are a sign to unbelievers

1Corinthians 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not,

Acts 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.


7. When these languages are unknown there should be a gift of interpretation following tongues to edify the church.

This is equivalent to prophecy.
1 Corinthians 14:27 If any man speak in an [unknown] tongue, [let it be] by two, or at the most [by] three, and [that] by course; and let one interpret.


8. God will give a speaker in tongues the power to interpret if he asks

.
1 Corinthians 14:13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue pray that he may interpret.

9. Speaking, praying, blessing and singing in tongues is to be part of our worship

.
1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.


10. Tongues (like every gift) is affected by the character of the speaker

and can come across in a clangorous manner. It is still a genuine gift but colored by the vessel it's poured through! (This is why many Christian don't like it! -Paul's remedy is love, not elimination)
1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.


11. Paul directed that tongues must not be forbidden

Many churches today are grieving the spirit by this sin.
1 Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.


12. The Apostles regarded tongues as proof that the Holy Spirit had come.

Acts 10:45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.

Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.


13. Common objection - "The perfect has come (the scripture)" so we don't need tongues!

Read the whole scripture reference and ask yourself if the perfect has come or not!
1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away.9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

-Has knowledge vanished away?

-Do you know Him face to face?


Another objection - "The gifts ceased with the death of the apostles

." Picture it , the saints are worshipping in Jerusalem, praying in tongues, laying hands on the sick. Suddenly their voices chokes up, they pull away their hands. " Oh no! John must have died on Patmos. I'm sorry Jesus won't heal you now! But cheer up. The perfect has come."[/b]