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Jealousy: Unyielding as the Grave

January 26, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, 12/25, but envy rots the bones., but love covers all offenses., but who can stand before jealousy?, for I have put my trust in you., it does not boast, it is not proud, its jealousy unyielding as the grave., like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, love is kind. It does not envy, Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, Proverbs 27:4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, Psalm 143:8-9 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, Song of Solomon 8:6-7 6 Place me like a seal over your heart

Jealousy is like a defective gun. It fires at the object while exploding in the hands of the owner. Detach from all but Me. Then you will be safe from deadly jealousy. Attach to Me alone. Then you will bless others and not bring a curse on them. Love My Love for you. Only it will fulfill you. Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 27:4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Psalm 143:8-9 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. 9 Rescue me from my enemies, LORD, for I hide myself in you. Song of Solomon 8:6-7 6 Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. 7 Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.

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A Consuming Fire

January 25, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, 1 Corinthians 3:3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, 12/21, are you not worldly?, but envy rots the bones., but who can stand before jealousy?, do not boast about it or deny the truth, faithfulness, forbearance, Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, goodness, it does not boast, it is not proud, James 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, joy, kindness, love is kind. It does not envy, peace, Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, Proverbs 27:4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming

Jealousy is an all consuming fire. The irony of jealousy is that it destroys both the one who is jealous and the object of that one’s desire. Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 27:4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? James 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 1 Corinthians 3:3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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Intimacy for Eternity

January 24, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 1 John 3:1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, 12/20, are in Me and I in You, deep, father, intimate, John 17:21 that they may all be one; even as You, Matthew 11:27 All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father;, perpetual fellowship, Psalm 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him., that we would be called children of God

Do you not see that deep, intimate, perpetual fellowship with you is My one desire? I will use all the tools I have to bring you and Me together . . . good times and hard times, good health and bad, fairness and injustice, beauty and ugliness, heat and cold, friendship and loneliness, ease and work. There is no limit to what I will do for you and Me to enjoy intimacy for all eternity. You are worth it. I Am worth it. Together, We are worth it. 1 John 3:1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Psalm 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. Matthew 11:27 All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. John 17:21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me

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The Providence of Purposeful Pain

January 23, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 12/19, a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, and have it in abundance (to the full, but God intended it for good, Deuteronomy 32:4 The Rock, for all his ways are justice, Genesis 50:20 As far as you're concerned, his work is perfect, John 10:10b I came that they may have and enjoy life, just and upright is he., ohn 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy, Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, till it overflows)., who[have been called according to his purpos, you were planning evil against me

The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy. I give you Life. Sometimes I use the thief to work My Life into you. Receive My Life from all the instruments I use. I will help you. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10b I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[have been called according to his purpose. Deuteronomy 32:4 The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice, a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. Genesis 50:20 As far as you’re concerned, you were planning evil against me, but God intended it for good, planning to bring about the present result so that many people would be preserved alive.

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Directed by Divine Love

January 22, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, 12/18, 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, If you succumbed to emotional wreckage then you now can learn self-control, John 13:34-35 I give you a new commandment—to love one another., love is kind, Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind

If you succumbed to emotional wreckage then you now can learn self-control. The crime has become a blessing to you. Humble yourself. Love does not insist on its’ own way. It is patient, forgiving and kind at all times, to all people. If you do not have enough Love to face robbery with peace then come to Me. Together We will identify the darkness in you and cast it out. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline. John 13:34-35 I give you a new commandment—to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. Everyone will know by this that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another. Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

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Let’s Rebuild Together!

January 21, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 1 John 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, 12/17, 2 Corinthian 7:1 Therefore, 37 No condemnation now hangs over the head of those who are “in” Jesus Christ. F, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest., dear friends, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness., Joel 2:25 I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, Matthew 11:28 28 Come to Me, Romans 8:1-2, since we have these promises, we have fellowship with one another, When you are upset by injustice

When you are upset by injustice ask Me to show you the dark root of sin within your spirit. Then bind it and cast it out. Forgive so I can restore your peace. Then you will see Me carry out My original plan which included this experience. If you lost time you gain patience. If you lost money you gain faith. If you lost things you gain more attachment to Me. If you lost plans you have an adventure. Romans 8:1-2, 37 No condemnation now hangs over the head of those who are “in” Jesus Christ. For the new spiritual principle of life “in” Christ lifts me out of the old vicious circle of sin and death.37 No, in all these things we are more than victorious through Him who loved us. Matthew 11:28 28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.… Joel 2:25 I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 2 Corinthian 7:1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Psalm 51:1-2 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Hebrews 9:14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

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A Twist in Our Adventure Together

January 20, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 12/16, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance, 32-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, he will receive the crown of life, James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, James 1:2-4 2 Consider it all joy, Matthew 6:25, money, my brethren, Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, things or plans?, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear., when you encounter various trials, Why are you upset when you are robbed of time

Why are you upset when you are robbed of time, money, things or plans? Do I not own all time, money, things and plans? Do I not Love you and walk with you each day? Rather than be upset by the robbery, consider it a new twist in Our adventure together. Understand that the lost one who made the choice to steal from you is a potential friend who needs Me. James 1:2-4 2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let [e]endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Matthew 6:25, 32-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? . . . 32 your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

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To Know Me is to Love Me

January 19, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 1 Chronicles 17:13 I will be his father and he shall be My son, 1 John 3:1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, 1 John 4:8 The one who does not love does not know God, 12/15, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent., for God is love., How can you love what you do not know?, John 17:3 This is eternal life, Psalm 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him., that they may know You, that we would be called children of God, the only true God, To Know Me is to Love Me

To Love Me is to know Me. How can you love what you do not know? How can you know what you have not been with? How can you be with Me unless you have come to Me? When you are considering a job opportunity, you ask others who have experience with the work, the boss, the workers. Based on their opinion you make a decision whether or not to pursue the job. What if those opinions were inaccurate? What if the ones you asked, worked for a different company than the one with the job opening, and they think the positions with all companies are equal? What if they are working for a harsh boss but think that is what all bosses are like? Make your choice based on Truth. Seek Me. Ask Me to reveal the Truth to you. I will show you who I Am. John 17:3 This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 1 John 4:8 The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 Chronicles 17:13 I will be his father and he shall be My son; and I will not take My lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him who was before you. 1 John 3:1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Psalm 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

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The easiest and the hardest thing to do

January 18, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 12/14, and those who seek me find me., for whoever comes to God must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him., Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart., John 3:16 For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son

When your desire grows My Presence within you grows. I reward those who seek Me because they truly desire Me. The more you desire Me the more you will choose Me above all other options. To have Me is the easiest and the hardest thing you will ever do. Getting you was the goal of My desire. It was the easiest and the most difficult thing I ever did. No regrets. John 3:16 For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.

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What are you choosing?

January 17, 2024 / Pearls of Wisdom, Posts / letter-admin / 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually., 12/13, and seek Him, Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you seek the Lord your God, Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near., Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near, Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart., Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies

Exercise your will over and over. Choose to know the Truth about Me and what I Am like. Scan your heart for needs and longings. Consider the options. Use your will to narrow the choices. Turn down this and that. Learn more about Me by fellowshipping directly with Me. You will always have other options to turn down. Each time you use your will to turn down options and choose Me your desire for Me grows stronger. Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, and seek Him with all their heart. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. Zechariah 8:20-23 Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘It will yet be that peoples will come, even the inhabitants of many cities. ‘The inhabitants of one will go to another, saying, “Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts; I will also go.” ‘So many peoples and mighty nations will come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem and to entreat the favor of the LORD 1 Chronicles 2:8-9 As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts If you seek Him, He will let you find Him;

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