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FLOTUS Michelle Obama - ....and let her works praise her in the city gates. Proverbs 31
OUR FIRST LADY A CLASSIC MODEL
Michelleopposite of Michael meaning of names; Archangel which means the chief of the angels. Michael has an important meaning as well, it means: (one) who is like God.
The First African American President and First Black American First Lady & daughters Sasha and Malia during the first Presidential Inauguration 2009
This is on the heels of what was too magnificient for words but I'll give it my best. In honor of Our First Lady Michelle - to all the Michelle's wherever you are no matter who you are She represents all ....
Women as a shining example of a Virtuous Woman. I love appreciate history and anything Classic like music, the arts, antique cars and antiques they are so lovely to admire. Then we spend a small fortune on them to preserve and keep them nice for all to admire and say "wow you're classey, great taste," well growing up as a young girl I used to hear Big Mama say "only thoroughbreds win the race", and I would be bewildered. She meant as women the only success stories are the not the well read, but the well bred, what you're fed. (experience, strength, wisdom, and hope)
Women have alot of demands these days and because of our need to be all places and all things to others I' being one of the many "Classic Models still hangin around, check out some of the groups you'll find many Classic's in the tradition of "Big Mama" but snazzier than ever. We are built to last Ladies. So in order for us to remain strong we need to honor that which is inate in each of us the gift to do all things........when you know where you get your strength.
In my eyes she distinguishes herself among the most admired First Lady's in the country's history i.e., Jacqueline Kennedy, Nancy Regan, Hillary Clinton, and even Martha Washington. She equals her husbands strength with all the same elegance and grace. She's a woman with lots of titles; mother, corporate attorney, daughter, sister. Now First Lady Michelle Obama should be heralded among thee greatest women who the Prophets wrote about their contributions to family, society, and overall Charity(Love). We also have to pray for our new First Lady that she can be strength for her husband in ways we might not even be able to imagine.. Truly illustrating that she is his helpmate and backbone.
As I watched them on television dancing to At Last and Beyonce' serenade it was breathtaking and enchanting at the same time.
I salute you Mrs. Obama you are truly a lady. And your daughters were little ladies and reflected your influence on clearly a family that prays together grows together and can also represent a great nation. Whose purpose is as The Wife of Noble Character _ Virtuous Woman as defined in Proverbs? Can you identify.
Personally I admire the fact she has brought her Mother, Mrs. Robinson to assist keep her and the family grounded on levels we don't understand we all could use someone like (Naomi) advised Ruth for the kind of encouragement only we as woman know about. A mixture of tough love with tenderness and care. Not in unhealthy ways but like the mother eagle who often has to toss and save her young while teaching them how to use their own wings to fly solo. Indulge me sisters in spirit as I send compliments to all women who might be entrepreneur's, and homemakers who actually have to manage their family day to day operation for some do live in large family estates. They face challenges too even if they have means in other areas and are often women in leadership positions as First Lady's of Presidents of Nations or Huge Congregations, CEO's wives. Woman often take for granted they also have more demands, expectations of their time. To much is given, much is required... We embrace all women with/without stature our goal is to achieve success ultimately Give her credit for what she has accomplished, working with Dr. Jill Biden to serve Military Families all over this Nation. I will keep this nation and our First Family in my prayers and will be in service whenever I can. Women that Build Women-Up is a blueprint of many Great Women who to me stand up with wisdom like Ruth and as Naomi she incorporates strengh from outside her traditional family circle sharing and embracing another attitude towards sacrifice learns to be groomed by Naomi how to walk into her promise Boaz. Caring enough to reach out by offering our own experience and testimony.
PRAISES TO GOD for all of the "Virtuous Women"
Every RUTH should have a NAOMI 15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” 16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.
The Virtuous Woman - Proverbs 31...And let her works praise her in the city gates.
31:10 Who can find a wife of noble character?
For her value is far more than rubies.
31:11 The heart of her husband has confidence in her,
and he has no lack of gain.
31:12 She brings him good and not evil
all the days of her life.
31:13 She obtains wool and flax,
and she is pleased to work with her hands.
31:14 She is like the merchant ships;
she brings her food from afar.
31:15 She also gets up while it is still night,
and provides food for her household and a portion to her female servants.
31:16 She considersa field and buys it;
from her own income she plants a vineyard.
31:17 She begins her work vigorously,
and she strengthens her arms.
31:18 She knows that her merchandise is good,
and her lamp does not go out in the night.
31:19 Her hands take hold of the distaff,
and her hands grasp the spindle.
31:20 She extends her hand to the poor,
and reaches out her hand to the needy.
31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
for all of her household are clothed with scarlet.
31:22 She makes for herself coverlets;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
31:23 Her husband is well-known in the city gate
when he sits with the elders of the land.
31:24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
31:25 She is clothed with strength and honor,
and she can laugh at the time to come.
31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and loving instruction is on her tongue.
31:27 She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed,
her husband also praises her:
31:29 “Many daughters have done valiantly,
but you surpass them all!”
31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
31:31 Give her credit for what she has accomplished,
For Your Grace and Mercy Abounds, Stirs up Inside of my Soul. Your Well of Living Water Overflows I finally know the depths of YOUR Divine (Agape) and Unconditional LOVE for Me.
Although I come up short each day, charge it to my carnal mind-my thoughts, but not my heart. For my Spirit and Soul rest in thy bosom. Safely tucked way out of the enemies grip, "Yeah Tho I walk through the Valley of the Shadow Death." Without Fear, but Faith in the unknowing.
I TRUST YOU LORD!
Each day I'm reminded that it wasn't anything I did or said, I'm both good and bad on my best days behavior doesn't lie... I'm covered by The Blood You shed, as a sacrifice you gave freely YOUR Life to save mine, before you departed you called me Friend. Then the real Miracle was on the 3rd day Risen from the Grave; so that you'd defend me at the Throne sitting at the Right hand of Our Father. You eloquently said "It is Finished" The price has been paid. The Victory has been won, the sting of death won't come near me.
Living Water, it' quenches my thirst for Life and sustains my Salvation. The WORD said I can come before HIM with just a mention of my friend JESUS'CHRIST by name. With Gladness and Thanksgiving the words come from deep within way down inner me; the Soulish Realm. At anytime of the Day be it Prayer or Meditation.
Each dimension of Life reveals another level of Love and Growth for each Lesson Learned, as I aim for that Higher Ground, my living challenge is seeking an Eternal Existence a unrelenting state of Peace in the Ever After. I remain,
Faithful in Love, and to myself I stay true. A child of the MOST HIGH GOD....
The Daughter of A King
Keep your eyes on the road ahead, don’t look in the rear mirror all the time.
Calm your mind, and your heart, and make it an at-peace day
Just For Today
When your down to Nothing GOD is always UP to SOMETHING".......
Earth, Wind, and Fire - Elements of the Universe
Can't Hide Love
Thanks for letting me share, I offer them with Joy! May God Blessings always be with you each step of everyday. @Lovleeannwise All rights reserved November 2018
I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:16-19)
"Our love is usually conditional and based upon how other people behave toward us.
This kind of love is based upon familiarity and direct interaction. The Greek word "phileo" defines this kind of love, often translated "brotherly love." Phileo is a soulish (connected through our emotions) kind of love - something that can be experienced by both believers and non-believers. This is in contrast to Agape, which is love extended through the spirit. Agape love requires a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, since the non-regenerated soul is unable to love unconditionally. Agape love gives and sacrifices expecting nothing back in return.
'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD. "(Leviticus 19:18)
I'm writing this because of the climate of things in our country
America the Beautiful
to express my hurt as a Woman of Color
Hesitant to identify myself as African American because I'm not from Africa I've never been there!
My ancestors fought in all wars to defend this great nation.
So I'm just a Black American citizen, with a mixture of cultures running through my veins.
We take much for granted as a race - the Human RACE
Yes we might come in different shades and speak [culturally] with different tongues,
but
we are all charged with the same commandment ->you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD. "(Leviticus 19:18)!
Now this applies across the board
Well, all of this is considered
I'm your next door neighbor, a co-worker, stranger sitting next to you on a subway train or bus. I might be out dancing with you at the club.
Why can't love your neighbor as yourself?
So my point
We all share the same air, eat, sleep, and duffocate.
This entire earth belongs to GOD,
and the fullness thereof
no man has territorial rights here in America or in any other foreign land.
We gotta stop the wars and find way
to heal UNITE.
When you witness all the natural disasters in this world around the globe.
Each time people die from North, South, East and West!
The climate is changing, and rapidly it's not a hoax.
People suffering alot due to austerity cuts and a greedy financial "global" economy only the wealthiest can survive.
Fluctuating 401k mutal funds, gas, food prices - We all endure yet feel that pain..
Social unrest around the globe is for the same root cause as we struggle with here domestically...
Racism, Bigotry, religious bias with a total disregard for others
Monetary problems stagnic wages or no wages, while the middle class and poor around the globe are reacting in anger and protest because
nobody is getting a pass no matter
what class, culture or religion.
ALL of US are guilty no man is free from Sin.
Our race is dying everyday.
The Human Race
Let me close with this
When will we understand we all must give a little ourselves
stop coveting material or tangible things. Plainly spoken a desire to have what you can't afford.
Stay in your lane and I'll stay in mine.
Fellowship with each other
spend time learning about the plight of another individual
stop chasing after and coveting material things.
Once you stop and realize...
you might be surprised how we are more alike than different!
Get to know someone that's not like you of a different creed, race, or religion who doesn't pray like you do,
without prejudging them
Open your hearts and Minds
and
believe that they are just as intelligent
knowing right from wrong, a decent human being
our ultimate goal is to unconditionally.
Love your neighbor as yourself
May God continue to bless you, #SHOWSOMELOVE @Lovleeannwise 2016 all rights reserved
"For God hath not given us the spirit of
fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind"
(2 Tim. 1:7)
Thought: Fear knocked at the door Faith answered. No one was there.
Many years ago I
listened as a friend of mine shared in a anonymous meeting he was very
articulate and said that prior to getting clean the one thing he feared most
was change, but being a man meant standing perpendicular before GOD and when he
had made a decision to turn his will and life over to the care of GOD that
replaced all of his fear. Then he said something that most people don't say in
those closed meetings instead using the term "God of my
understanding" or "Higher Power" he said the name of Jesus
Christ. The room was quiet as he spoke loudly and bold and later those
comments were made people refer to him as a spiritual giant he begged to differ
by responding to them by simply saying "I'm no spiritual giant but there
is a GIANT in my spirit."
That takes a lot of courage for anyone to admit to have any fears at all
publicly, but many of us do. We often become complacent or get comfortable with
our lives then don't realize that when we aren't challenging ourselves often we
become stale, stagnate, and we stunt our growth. It's like eating the same
thing for dinner every other day because it's routine quick and easy then on
Saturday you treat yourself to fast food at McDonald's at the same spot order
the same thing and every time it tastes good until one day it loses the appeal
and taste. Another analogy would be to wear the same hairstyle everyday for a
period of time never change the way you comb it even part your hair the same
place. The hair style that used to get compliments somehow
appears dull and played out.
Change comes often and people evolve just as quickly as the seasons change. We
work hard at perfecting a routine with our friends, lovers, or spouses only to
look up one day and find that they have drifted off in another direction and
many times instead of accepting the fact we either run or walk quickly in the
opposite direction because we lose the stamina to embrace them where they are
at and the same thing holds true when we experience changes in our lives a need
to shift gears or do something different to improve ourselves. We can also
shift into reverse gear and do some things that destroy our character and ruin
relationships.
But one thing that is
constant in change, if nothing changes, nothing changes. As the
saying goes where ever you go there you are. So you can't be afraid of what we
understand or don't understand in life or death, sometimes it has no
explanation. So many of us are never prepared financially, mentally, or spiritually
and the end result is devastation.
When we are young their is a feeling that we will live forever or are
invincible, can leap tall buildings in a single bound. As we mature and
experience life we get some hard knocks and realize that some of those buildings
just a tad to steep to leap across. That's when we become more practical in some
cases people just ignore the facts. Some die young or live miserably because
they foolishly believe they can trick life and end up the trick. Pay now or pay
later the bill is always in the mail and one day you have to pay. So if you
living in a comfort zone, maybe it's time to raise the bar a little, you can
always become better - strive for change. Remain teachable, humble, and
lovable. Don't be afraid to embrace change - because if you living a fruitful
life you can surely count on an eternal peace when you exit the building (your
body) a living temple.
We never know what God's plan is for us - remember that it's okay to make the
plans but you can never plan the outcome.
Faith and hope is your best weapon to
overcoming fear. Prayer is your insurance policy. Love is unconditional keep an
open heart and willing mind. Even when it seems like your down you might be
down but not out. Like my friend said look straight up stand perpendicular to
GOD. Fear not. As Human beings we fall short and have many shortcomings but GOD
has never failed or come up short. Fact we can count on the sunrise and sunset.
Fact we know that there is a moon and will always come out in a way shape or form.
We know that the seasons will change and we always prepare for those changes.
Just like us we go through many seasons in life, but If we can trust GOD to do
all of that, we can trust Him with our own changes that affect our lives today.
Just for today, we can hope for a tomorrow and plan ahead. But no matter how it
all turns out we embrace it with humility without beating our chest in vain
glory.
Our faith shows us
what we cannot see.
An idea begins with a thought and then is brought forward into reality. An
artist sees the painting in his mind before it ever touches the canvas. He
touches the canvas until what was inside of his mind sets before him and the
passion makes him more eager to bring it forth. Imagination is just an image in
our mind we decide when begin - to make it a reality. Most of us go to bed at
night convinced that surely they are waking up in the morning and that's okay
too. That's called having faith.
Faith without works is dead being alone - change should not be feared but
reverenced. It takes courage to color outside the lines step outside the box-
change is an inside job with you the individual and often has a ripple effect on
others. If Beyonce wakes up in the morning and decided to go short, blond,
and curly. Just by changing her mind she will influence females to go blonder,
short, and curly too because it looks so good on her, they are convinced that
look surely will look good on me too.
Change allows you the luxury of knowing who really is for you and whoever stays
around to see that person evolve til the end are the ones you come to love and
trust. These are the people who are not afraid to be honest with you right or
wrong, good or bad. They are your mirror, mirror on the wall. Always have one
friend that won't lie to you even when it hurts and you can be reciprocal in
love, spirits, and truth. Nine times out of ten this is the person you probably
have even taken for granted along the way. Embracing Change brings you face to
face with love, love of self, life, and GOD.
Celebrate Life Everyday! - because you're evolving into a better, wiser, and you represent success.
@Lovleeannwise 2014 (excerpt taken from original post 12/05) All rights reserved
controls the words coming out of your mouth which can equal your Destiny or Defeat
"A Weapon of Mass Destruction"
- WMD ~
The Tongue gives choice to speak anything into existence even the desires of our heart.
Negative Words are very detrimental it can be the curse to change the entire trajectory of your life I see them as the Artillery a thought in your mind but once its out of your mouth goes straight into the Wind
It carries your words straight to GODS EARs! Once it leaves your lips what you say is a prayer of petition. That's why you pray in the Name of Jesus Christ, it's a done deal. "Be Careful What You Pray for, You Just Might Get It!"
Positive Words you speak can uplift your character and encourage you during any test its like currency (money) which increases
"Faith"
Strength for the journey (the footwork) towards your Destiny
Be Still and Wait Trust GODs Timing
If you have a conscious mind to listen before you speak, ears that can hear and never allow other people negative thoughts or perceptions of you become your reflection ....
Hebrews 4:12-13Amplified Bible (AMP)
12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the [a]breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.
13 And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, naked and defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do.
So many people are suffering and small businesses are collapsing due to the manipulation of men. We can all enjoy prosperity it's more than enough in this world. Please you radical haters don't believe I'm a flaming socialist because that's so not true, I love you too and want you to prosper in life. Be comfortable and know we can all exist and enjoy our portion. Problem is everybody wants to be in control or to control authority even to bargain with GOD based on the size of your tithe. I believe the book of Acts illustrates how GOD views that ritual, all of it belongs to Him if he wants it all back give it to Him... And by no means take all the credit for achievements accomplished because GOD is a jealous GOD he loves shout outs. Why cause it helps the doubters believe in An Infinite power so yes He'll bring up Men inspired to do good i.e., T.D.Jakes, as most leaders He has raised up the real ones will stand out above the ones who are false put it this way, Bishop is God's Man. So if I had to come under a Man of God as Pastor he mine... I've learned so much about being a wholesome christian, some days I don't even believe how much GOD has moved in my path to demonstrate that I'm not running nothing. I had spiritual constipation because I wanted to pray then take the credit for the achievement.
Hebrews 6:17-20Amplified Bible (AMP)
17 Accordingly God also, in His desire to show more convincingly and beyond doubt to those who were to inherit the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose and plan, intervened (mediated) with an oath.
18 This was so that, by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God ever to prove false or deceive us, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge might have mighty indwelling strength and strong encouragement to grasp and hold fast the hope appointed for us and set before [us].
19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot [a]break down under whoever steps out upon it—a hope] that reaches [b]farther and enters into [the very certainty of the Presence] within the veil,
20 Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest forever after the order (with [c]the rank) of Melchizedek.
Bishop T.D. Jakes preached about this seriestopic "Submission;" (Pastor's sermon was more inspiring) see TD Jakes on YouTube it might be in his library.
Living in these days that's seems absurd people automatically think it's weakness, but I beg you People of Faith or searching for an answer; He illustrates how the people building the tower of Babel tongues were confounded; King David indiscretions by taking advantage of his power in sleeping with another mans Urieh 's wife Bathsheba. Who slept at his front door, instead of going home to be with his wife, committed and loyal to King David's throne. Conspired to cover up the adultery then orchestrating his death sending him to battle on the front line as a means of covering up the crime..
The cover up is always worse than the crime! Everyone is down with that in this day in time and GOD still watching and if he corrected King David who worshiped and adored GOD, who are we as a Nation that should get away free? WORDS of MASS Destruction is the cause of many maladies cause problems... Wickedness is inbred meaning that we all have sinned and do so on a daily basis it has no color basis. As Human beings we need to stop beating up on one another and trying to make one feel that perfection exist. It doesn't in this dimension. It exists, but we all must atone even you my friend. We may fellowship but each person is accountable by knowing GOD for yourself; with Jesus as your advocate in Heaven meaning you must come to a point in your life to accept Christ in your heart is a intimate decision. That's definitely a case by case basis. Yet not one of us even my Bishop can claim perfection this is what we strive for into eternity. WMD is the tongue once we learn to control it and LOVE one another color won't matter..... not one bit! Speak LIFE to loved ones and friends instead of lies, rumors, and gossip. Stop trying to straighten out someone else's business and work on your own. My take on it is that even during these hard times unemployment rising, foreclosures, homelessness; the celebrity sites are booming with gossip about this celeb and that rap artist.. In other words even if the grass looks greener in your friends backyard just stay focus on you and water the grass in your own yard. Put energy into showing respect for others and a kind word from time to time.
Well, most of those terrible things that are taking place in our homeland today I believe not what nobody done said is of how we treat our fellow Americans and take much for granted. con't below;
We live in a democracy and our republic allows freedom of expression, differences of opinions at the end of the debate in a free society composed of many races, creeds, and colors we learn how to Unite as one Nation* It's just this simple if you can't say anything nice; don't say nothing at all. Those unkind words, thoughts, which become deeds could hurt someone you love or care about.
We learn how to "Compromise"
Footnote* Debate is healthy when you debate facts surrounding problems in order to achieve a common goal that benefits all not just a few.
America is a land full of immigrants and most of these people against immigration and President Obama neglect this fact we all traveled by boat to get here all races except the AZTEC, Comanche, Navajo, Black Foot, nameless Native American tribes all on reservations in this country in poverty as we speak... now they're flaming more division by talking of repealing the 14th Amendment. GOD is all over our pledge of allegiance, Declaration of Independence; Constitution, and saved the best for last our Money
"In GOD We Trust,"
Hateful speeches and puppet dolls dangling to disrespect our first African American President Obstructing our government by withholding a congressional vote in order to benefit only 1 group of individuals. I was listening to the figures of what the companies would have to pay based on profit level of small business $400 pays $12k more in taxes once tax cuts expire so they rather see this country collapse instead of vote to give small businesses help which would help the really small businesses 1 man entrepreneurs hire helpers Americans who take money directly to retailers for cars, clothes, this is the average worker the major consumer's. Sending jobs overseas is their policy in order to give away $millions in bonuses yet they upset about expiring tax cuts and paying higher taxes, I struggle to get to work pay check to paycheck and living in a modest small room. But I thank GOD for it as if it were a mansion and will continue to give Him praises & honor for all that I have life, liberty, and a chance to achieve prosperity.
I leaned my lesson by being humble, and controlling the words the flow out of my mouth, and better than that how I treat and approach others. That's not easy everyday. I still cuss... All kidding aside. So this might seem preachy, political, and OMG how dare she go there to those who know me but if you live long enough you pray hard enough GOD can and will change your life if you really seek to serve Him, I'm always praying for Him to keep me humble enough to be led and taught by good leaders raised up by Him. That I have the strength to come under authority let somebody love me and take some risk by faith, speak life into your life and the lives of others stop being so hateful if you can't help a brother out as a hand up don't say a negative comment ~ and for those who feel pitiful or pity others stop that, speak life over that person, you too are highly favored and truly blessed even when you can't see it! Doesn't mean I trust every human being that crosses my path but I can be more patient and understanding while they are journeying onward and if I can assist in anyway be willing if GOD makes me able or given me enough to do the right by others. A hand up not a hand out.. theirs a difference.
Take time before you speak to understand the power you hold; you may consider it as insignificant. The way words may come across to whatever group of people you hang out with ( your inner circle or outer circle) that value your opinion{s}. Be mindful that when you prophesy or project negative words then later to find out it came around.
Speak life to some body's life, and be encouraging. Learn how to step out on faith when a situation appears hopeless; learn to stop hating long enough to listen and discern what makes sense vs. what is just mean spirited; ignorance; or plain old wasted energy. These are the people who believe in the same Jesus I believe in yet they forget is last commandment " ______________________________________________________
John 15:1-16Amplified Bible (AMP)
15 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vine dresser.
2 Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more excellent fruit.
3 You are cleansed and pruned already, because of the word which I have given you [the teachings I have discussed with you].
4 Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in Me.
5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.
6 If a person does not dwell in Me, he is thrown out like a [broken-off] branch, and withers; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
8 When you bear (produce) much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified, and you showand prove yourselves to be true followers of Mine.
9 I have loved you, [just] as the Father has loved Me; abide in My love [[a]continue in His love with Me].
10 If you keep My commandments [if you continue to obey My instructions], you will abide in My love and live on in it, just as I have obeyed My Father’s commandments and live on in His love.
11 I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joyand gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing.
12 This is My commandment: that you love one another [just] as I have loved you.
13 No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends.
14 You are My friends if you keep on doing the things which I command you to do.
15 I do not call you servants (slaves) any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing (working out). But I have called you My friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from My Father. [I have revealed to you everything that I have learned from Him.]
16 You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as [b]presenting all that I Am], He may give it to you.
and lastly, this how I can prove what you speak out of your mouth goes to God's ears. Read below!!!
**Colossians 3
Amplified Bible (AMP)
3If then you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
2 And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth.
3 For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in [the splendor of His] glory.
5 So kill (deaden, [a]deprive of power) the evil desire lurking in your members [those animal impulses and all that is earthly in you that is employed in sin]: sexual vice, impurity, sensual appetites, unholy desires, and all greed and covetousness, for that is idolatry (the deifying of self and other created things instead of God).
6 It is on account of these [very sins] that the [holy] anger of God is ever coming upon the sons of disobedience (those who are obstinately opposed to the divine will),
7 Among whom you also once walked, when you were living in and addicted to [such practices].
8 But now put away and rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, bad feeling toward others, curses and slander, and foulmouthed abuse and shameful utterances from your lips!
9 Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old (unregenerate) self with its evil practices,
10 And have clothed yourselves with the new [spiritual self], which is [ever in the process of being] renewed and remolded into [fuller and more perfect [b]knowledge upon] knowledge after the image (the likeness) of Him Who created it.
11 [In this new creation all distinctions vanish.] There [c]is no room for and there can be neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, [nor difference between nations whether alien] barbarians or Scythians [[d]who are the most savage of all], nor slave or free man; but Christ is all and in all [[e]everything and everywhere, to all men, without distinction of person].
12 Clothe yourselves therefore, as God’s own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper].
13 Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive].
14 And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness [which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony].
15 And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].
16 Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] grace in your hearts.
17 And whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus and in [dependence upon] His Person, giving praise to God the Father through Him.
**Keep striving for perfection cause even when you fail or succeed. Promises from the Grace of GOD **By Faith you can wake up to live another day don't quit just try, try again.....be Mindful of the"Words", - that come out of your mouth and the deeds that follow, negative words bring on a bad day; positive words, bring about a better attitude towards yourself and others so smile find the pathway to brighter days.........
