I love you so Lord...that I wanted to thank you

I love you so much Lord, thank you for loving me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for waking me up in Spirit and in
Truth.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for my day.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for making me smile.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for feeding me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for protecting me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for teaching me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for guiding me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for patiently waiting on me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for investing in me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for the animals you gave me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you so much for my mom- she needs you.

I love you so much Lord, thank you so much for my brother-he's hurting
without you.

I love you so much Lord, thank you so so much for taking away my hurt,
my pain, all of my world.

I love you so much Lord, thank you so so much for introducing me and
accepting me into all your existence.

I love you so much, I thank you for the priviledge and honor of saying
I love you and thank you so much.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for everytime you gave me a comfy
pillow to place my head down on.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for always listening to me- I know
I talk a lot.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for eveyone who has always cared
and provided for me. I love them so much

I love you so much Lord, thank you even when I have nothing to say-
you always smile as then you get your Word in.

I love you so much Lord, Thank you for my night.

I love you so much Lord, thank you so much for giving me Your Word.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for never leaving me.

I love you so much Lord, because You always think of me and can never
forget about me.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for my heart that bleeds for you.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for my mind that always wonders
into you.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for my mouth that cannot stop
speaking of you.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for my hands that want to build for
you.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for my feet that always are
prepared to walk with you.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for my heart that breaks for your
children- how we need you so much.

I love you so much Lord, thank you for lifting up my life by laying
down your life.

I love you so much Lord, that my sleep I put on hold to say I love you
and thank you so much.

Your Child,
Flavio

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

The one thing I ask of the Lord―the thing I seek most―is to live in
the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the
Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal
me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will
place me out of reach on a high rock.

Verse 29

Today I find myself in the Old Testament portion of my awesome! Bible in the book of Numbers. Chapter 18. Verse 29. It's very interesting and inspiring. Speaking on duties, offerings, and tithes, and so much more. What's so amazing, is that verse 29 "Be sure to give the best portion of the gifts given to you," not only expresses gifts as to what is considered to be of great worth to God's people Israel in the Old Testament, but in this day and age, what's considered of great worth to all of us. 

These words are so relevant still; 'We are to be sure to give the best' of what is of great worth to us. So I thought of what is of great worth to me (and I invite you to do the same) that I can BE SURE to give to the Lord:

My Heart
My Mind
My Body
My Family
My Career
My Time
My Effort
My Dreams
My Hopes
My Desires
My Needs
My Money
My Talent
My SELF

My LIFE

all the above listed was created to be and stand for POSITIVE/OUR BEST


even our negative: My Worries; My Fears; My Anxiousness; My Uncertainty can be given to the Lord where He will put an end to them for GOOD.


Verse 29 says to 'GIVE to the Lord the BEST' but it's a GREAT way to receive it as GIVE BACK (return the favor/blessing) to the Lord as the Word says 'God created everything through him and nothing was created except through him.' (John 1:3)

Why don't we SPOIL God for a change. *Food for thought*



I am always so grateful to receive such blessings from God, and the priviledge and honor to remain sharing my heart for God with you continues to be such a GREAT reward to me.

I love THE LIFE!

May the grace of God be with you and upon you more and more.

To God be the Glory! I love you all,

Flavio.

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[Don't waste your talents on yourself; it's a GRAND gesture of selfishness]

 

Matthew 25:29 (New Living Translation)

²⁹ To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

Are my feet clean?

Read (John 13:1-17)

Laying in bed before my rest, I began reflecting on my day; my thoughts, and my actions. I got to wondering how it feels to be leading a life that you think is heading somewhere but it isn't heading anywhere. It's kind of like leaving a clean home and trudging through sewage all day. Leads to nothing good.

Jesus spoke of such, and the message He was conveying is simply this: If your walk in life is clean, you are clean. *Food for thought*

God bless you all  



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True Support

Our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling. 
(Psalm 66:9)

A clean walk = A clean life

Read (John 13:1-17)

Laying in bed before my rest, I began reflecting on my day; my thoughts, and my actions. I got to wondering how it feels to be leading a life that you think is heading somewhere but it isn't heading anywhere. It's kind of like leaving a clean home and trudging through sewage all day. Leads to nothing good.

Jesus spoke of such, and the message He was conveying is simply this: If your walk in life is clean, you are clean. *Food for thought*

God bless you all

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Our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling.
(Psalm 66:9)

Mind over Matter = I don't mind and you don't matter.

Have you ever heard of such words before? These words I read today, and they broke my heart.

Hurtful actions and words should not (matter), but people do. Always keep your (mind) on things of excellence.

Philippians 4:8 (New Living Translation)

8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Mind over Matter = I don't mind and you don't matter.

Have you ever heard of such words before? These words I read today, and they broke my heart. I responded with these words:

Hurtful actions and words should not (matter), and always keep your (mind) on things of excellence.

Philippians 4:8 (New Living Translation)

8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

A sinners Goal and Gratefulness

As I walk around all I see is the fast pace of this world flying by, but I remain focused. Moving forward, with my eyes gazing forward into the great beyond, unknown to the world, but so familiar to me. Yes! It's my Savior, and He continues to say, 'Stay the course child. Victory is at hand!'

Instantly a warmth comes over me and tears swell up in my eyes and I sigh, because my Hero spoke His loving words to Me! Me, a man who is flawed. Thank you my Lord. Thank you.



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(Torn between two worlds)

²¹ To me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. ²²But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don't know which is better. ²³ I'm torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. ²⁴ But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.

 ²⁵ Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. 

G.O.A.T.

This is what the Lord says and shows me: Look to me and become the
G.O.A.T.

'Whatever you do, as you look to me, you have already accomplished the
goal; all you need to do now is execute on it. Whether you are a
writer, a singer, or a speaker; you are the best at it if you write
and have received it. If you sing and praise in it. If you speak and
have heard it.'

Everything you do for the good of mankind and always to glorify the
Lord will seal you as the G.O.A.T.

You Lord, I look to exemplify; the Greatest Of All Time. Amen!

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

The one thing I ask of the Lord―the thing I seek most―is to live in
the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the
Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal
me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will
place me out of reach on a high rock.

Your Plan B

'In the darkness we need to continue to believe what God did in the
Light.'

"If you find yourself in your Plan B, don't let go of your Faith, but
look to God, to continue to finish the work He has for you in His Plan
A." F. Lugo (inspired by midday connection via 89.3fm)

If you find yourself in an area of your life where you went from good
to now what seems bad, and you are no longer in a comfortable state of
living, please, I urge you to not lose hope but place all your faith
in God that He will place His peace into your discomfort and you will
come to no longer just survive but in Christ you will now Thrive.

If you read this, and have found yourselves in a Plan B, my heart goes
out to you all. I know what it is to fear or worry about uncertainties
in life, but I also know what it is to have joy when God meets us in
our uncertainty with His constant certainty. Please continue to
believe that a better way does exist and allow your hope to grab ahold
of God's faithfulness.

I love you all.
God bless

Flavio- your brother in the Faith

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

The one thing I ask of the Lord―the thing I seek most―is to live in
the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the
Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal
me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will
place me out of reach on a high rock.

The Goose and Gander effect

For much of my life, I have felt a strong sense always pulling me in the other direction then that of those who surrounded me. Many times it created barriers between me and them, and other times, it kept me from harms way, but all the time it was God saying to me 'your way is not their way, and their way is not your way.'

As I grew up and found myself working, or as I heard it "You are now part of the work force," every job that came my way was through someone I knew, and every job I went out on my own to get, always ended up blowing up in my face.

As I thought about this more and more, eventually what was answering my question became more coherent to me, and was saying 'I, will open doors for you, and it will be through My Will and not your own.'

Nothing I would come to do would be by coincidence but by God's grace for those to whom I would pass on a seed of encouragement, hope, strength, and a faith in something greater then myself.

Now, this hasn't always been easy and sometimes the opposition that arose against me, seem to remain in my face trying to get me to back down, to turn around and go back the way I came, and what was speaking into the depths of me, said with a booming voice "Continue moving forward!" so I continued on.

What I've noticed in this world is that many people will try to pass on their way of life, their way of working onto another person, their own beliefs as if it's the only way of living and doing things, and that is simply false.

We are all equipped with certain gifts; talents, that will take us from the beginning of our life all the way to the end of it, and it's my prayer that ALL will come to understand this, and disregard from having others simply try something out for the sake of doing it. It's never a good way to start or end a sentence with "It couldn't hurt," or "You don't have anything to lose."

This is FALSE! It could indeed hurt you, and it may just close an oppurtunity that was opening up specifically for you, and that would indeed cause lost.

As I was receiving these words, my Lord in all His glory lead me to the following words below in order to illustrate the words above:

 John 21:18-24 (New Living Translation)

 ¹⁸ "I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don't want to go." ¹⁹Jesus said this to let him (Peter His disciple) know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, "Follow me."

 ²⁰ Peter turned around and saw behind them the disciple Jesus loved (John)—the one who had leaned over to Jesus during supper and asked, "Lord, who will betray you?" ²¹Peter asked Jesus, "What about him, Lord?"

 ²² Jesus replied, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me."²³ So the rumor spread among the community of believers that this disciple wouldn't die. But that isn't what Jesus said at all. He only said,"If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?"

 ²⁴ This disciple is the one who testifies to these events and has recorded them here. And we know that his account of these things is accurate.

*In (Verse 22) Jesus is illustrating so beautifully I may add, what one individual may do, is not what another individual is to do [The Goose and Gander effect].

*In (Verse 23) The words illustrate very nicely how, many people tend to think they know what is right for others but indeed are very wrong

*In (Verse 24) John Jesus' beloved Disciple, illustrates that what was chosen for him he accepted and lived it.

The advice the Lord gives me and I share with you ALL:

'You can all go around worrying why He/She isn't in the same circumstances you are in, or you can look to me, and trust that whatever circumstance and situation you are in, I have personally placed you there for your own wellfare and benefit.' Amen! *Food for thought* 

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer) 

The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

Let us pray

I pray (Phil 4:4-9) over us all. For everyone in our hearts. Lord, may we always be in joy fixed on you, and thinking of everything that is of excellence from you and through you, that we will keep placing into practice all you have shown us, and continuously thank you for what you have done for us all, as we continue to pray and ask for our needs without worry. In your name Jesus, we pray and say Amen.

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Philippians 4:4-9 (Awesome Prayer of Peace and Unity)

4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.

6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.

Campfire Story

If anyone has gone camping or heard of those who have gone camping, a major part of camping are the campfire stories at night.

A group of individuals surround a campfire and share scary stories, funny stories, even heartfelt stories.

For myself I express to others one of my fondest moments to share, and be a part of and that's the moment someone who was lost became found by receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior, and I have deemed these moments in the lives of His children as the "Campfire Story."

For myself my campfire story started back in January 1, 2006 between 3-4am (the first act), and then it continued July 3rd 2009 late in the night (the second act which was accompanied by a gift that would not leave me or be taken from me).

I am in the middle of act 2 which is the longest act. Act 3 is by far the greatest. I look forward in FAITH for this time to come. 

*Loving this Play/Art dictatates Life*

What's your Campfire Story?   

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[The Gift that will never leave or can be taken away]

John 14:16-17 (New Living Translation)

¹⁶ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. ¹⁷ He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn't looking for him and doesn't recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.

P.O.W.

In much of the Bible you read of war, famine, and genocide. Now the majority of us may never experience such catastrophes of massive proportion, but for so many in our homes, they're wars between families that tear them apart. 

There is such a lack of Respect and Love, that an entire household could go starving (famine) from it. The words that are being spoken between love ones are emotionally killing the bonds that tie them together for good (genocide). 


It's so much to take in, and experience that for those who witness and are collateral damage from such atrocities, tears flow from them daily and especially at night. 

My heart breaks for such individuals who live with this hurt daily (P.O.W.'s) but do not lose heart. There is a Way of Life that is True, that is of such Love that all your sorrows will turn to joy. All your mourning will turn to celebration. Your frown to a smile and this way is JESUS. 

We are all P.O.W.'s but He alone can be our HERO, as He is Mighty to SAVE. 


If you feel such a hurt and need someone to talk to, to share with, and have a need to be saved from all the hurt, please feel free to contact me, and we both can get together with others that share in your pain, and now rejoice in His Love. 


God bless you all. 

Therefore, this is what the Lord says: I will punish these lying prophets, for they have spoken in my name even though I never sent them. They say that no war or famine will come, but they themselves will die by war and famine!  (Jeremiah 14:15)

Labels and titles: Strong Talk

Let me start, by thanking you for always being an ear to listen, eyes
to take in, and a heart to receive God's Love. It's my joy and
priviledge to share God's Love with everyone. Thank you for existing
than my purpose can exist. May the Lord bless you all.

Here's a question for all of you to think about, ingest into
yourselves and chew on it for a bit.

If an elderly person, or handicapped person needs assistance crossing
the street, and you yourself decide to help them cross the street are
you considered a "crossing guard," or someone who in the kindness,
generosity, and love in your heart decided to help someone else?

The reason I asked you this question, is to illustrate how the world
will bombard you with titles and labels to make you feel empowered but
we ourselves in our hearts should and must believe that we are always
empowered to do, and be such things in life.

It doesn't take receiving a title of CEO, to be a leader. It doesn't
take a title of CFO, to be more responsible with your finances.

You don't need to be labeled "most likely to succeed," in order to
show success and be successful.

Everywhere you go, you see titles and labels to make someone feel
worthy or successful, or empowered instead of merely someone's
expression of gratitude, thankfulness, and encouragement being suffice.

From parking spots, to plaques on a wall; you will see and probably
have seen "Employee of the month," even "Parking spot reserved for
Pastor," we must all take a good long examining look at ourselves and
say, "What are we teaching those who surround us?"

I myself, looking to God, to become more and more capable and
confirming of the Truth that I am (and all of us are) created in His
image, must never want to be labeled or titled, but rather empowered.

Whether you acknowledge it, or voice it, even a man/woman after God,
can be labeled as a "Christian," rather than being known as someone
who follows Christ.

I live a life to say and show that I'm a Christ follower because I
follow His example, His ways of Love, His Life and making known to all
who were placed before Him, that God is whom He serves.

Therefore I say onto you with a grand Love in my heart for all of you:
What are you following, and will it be enough to follow it without
wanting a label or title, to make you feel better or more superior?

I ask myself that everyday when I get up, and my words are "Will you
be enough Lord?"

Thank you Lord, for these words and the Love you consistently pour
into me. I'm honored that you honor me. To you Lord, all the Glory!
Amen!

In His Love I love you all,
Flavio.

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

The one thing I ask of the Lord―the thing I seek most―is to live in
the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the
Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal
me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will
place me out of reach on a high rock.

New beginnings indeed

Yesterday brought a great moment into my life, and not because of
something I did, but of what I confessed (stated from the depths of my
soul) that brought great glory and honor to my Lord and Savior; I
spoke the words "Many of us don't even know who we are, but I know now
why I exist."

As I further shared my life, my existence, my business which is God;
and sharing His Love, His Truth, His Word with all that the Lord
presents to me, I was overwhelmed at the thought that what I know,
feel, and have pumping out from my heart, God makes known and
available to everyone. That is an overwhelming sensation and Truth to
receive. All glory to God for such a blessing and Truth into my life.
Amen!

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

The one thing I ask of the Lord―the thing I seek most―is to live in
the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the
Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal
me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will
place me out of reach on a high rock.

The Journal of my heart

This morning as I brushed my teeth, I was speaking with my Father and going to Him for advice.

I asked Him, 'Father, am I to believe that all the mistakes I've made in my life have caused me to be where I am at now, and if so, should I have the enemy manipulate my thoughts in order to lead me astray? Or am I to believe that no matter what mistakes I've made in my past, your promise to have a plan to prosper me and give me a hope is exactly my present as you build my future.?


I received and then said, I will choose the latter to believe as your Word says it so beautifully in (Jeremiah 29:11-13).


Thank you my Lord for guiding and counseling me through your beautiful Spirit in a moment of confusion and weakness.


My surroundings may be of confusion and clutter, but you oh Lord are crystal clear to me. All praise be to you for being exactly what you said you were in Psalm 23 'The Lord is my Shepherd, I have all that I need...'

Amen!


*Do you ever have moments in your life that you struggle with uncertainty, and wonder if the direction you are going is the direction that is meant for you? If so, you are not alone.

And I illustrate these next words in complete humility, as they are words spoken to me by others:

•'I've never seen a stronger walk with God then yours.'

•'I've never known anyone to receive from God as you do.'

•I have even heard this one; 'when I look at you, I see God.'


I have illustrated these picture words to you for one reason. To show you that we all may be surrounded by many things bombarding us, that could easily build us up to something we don't need to be, but if we remain humble and look to God we will be guided correctly in life and nothing will carry us away from the correct direction.


The greatest advice to live by is this; "Remain humble in every circumstance, and [treat and do onto others as you would like to be treated."]

[ ] = Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12)


*We all need to learn to say 'This too shall pass.'

*such words above are illustrated in (Deuteronomy 30:1-10)



God is Love, and in His Love I love you all.

Flavio.





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Matthew 24:35 (New International Version, ©2010)

³⁵ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

A promise! Amen!

New beginnings

Today as I read a new blog post from a sister of mine in the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ, I took in words of goodness that spoke of growth, and hardship, but most importantly lessons learned through God's guidance. His grace and mercies delivered her into 2011 stronger and wiser than last year. Which brings great joy to my heart.

The lessons we learn, and the breaking and pressing down of our imperfect ways in order to make room for God's perfect ways is always growth.

In great wisdom is a way to lead us along a bright future and a steady present. Therefore, I tell you, learn from your mistakes, take along with you great advice that leads to a stronger way of living, and look to the source of all these things; God through Jesus our Lord and Savior and confess words of victory into your life and enlarge your vision for a strong 2011, that will supercede 2010.

As always, all my love in Christ the Lord!,

Flavio.

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

1/2/11 6:15pm

3 Things in my Heart and on my Mind

 

 

    When I was in a supervisor role at a company I previously worked at, I would lead by example, in order to get my team charged up for the day and the task at hand. There were three things I would say and show my team:

    Do all things with a sense of Purpose, Intention, and Urgency, then at the end of the day you can be reassured you did your best and no one could say otherwise.

 

[Purpose] means Let that be the goal for you and see it all the way through (not for make believe).

*So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.
(1 Corinthians 9:26)

[Intention] means Saying and doing things to spark something in someone

*Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible." (Matthew 19:26)

[Urgency] means Be ready to go at all times (don't get caught sleeping).

*'These are your instructions for eating this meal: Be fully dressed, wear your sandals, and carry your walking stick in your hand. Eat the meal with urgency, for this is the Lord's Passover.' (Exodus 12:11)

 

 

 

 

Verses that inspired me in much of this teaching: Read 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

 

 

 

"Purpose Intention Urgency"

 

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24

 

 

 

God bless you all.

In God's Love,

Flavio.