Isaiah 55 : 8 - 11 * * * Eight ~ 8 ~ 8th

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ISAIAH  55 : 8 - 11

8  “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,

Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD.

9  “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

So are My ways higher than your ways

And My thoughts than your thoughts.

10  “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,

And do not return there without watering the earth

And making it produce and sprout,

And providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;

11  So will My word be which goes out of My mouth;

It will not return to Me empty,

Without accomplishing what I desire,

And without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it. "

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Theme based Bible studying can be quite helpful , so BIBLE PAGES by Peridot Path is now starting a series that is all about numbers.

At this time we'll focus on the number 8 .

The Scriptures that will be included here will be beneficial for you to know , and to have in your heart , so may it be a blessing to you today , and in the future. 

The following links are for whole chapters from the Bible that are well worth reading.

Please note that once you have arrived at the link site , you can go to the upper area of the page and choose whichever Bible translation that you prefer. You can also do a parallel selection of any verse that you want to do some more studying about. Explore and enjoy !

PSALM   8     :    🔗    biblehub.com/nasb_/psalms/8.htm      🔗

PROVERBS    8  :   🔗       biblehub.com/nasb_/proverbs/8.htm               🔗

ROMANS   8   :    🔗     biblehub.com/nasb_/romans/8.htm  🔗

JOSHUA  1 : 8   English Translation 

" This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."

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JOSHUA 1 : 8  Parallel Bible Translations Page Link :

🔗          biblehub.com/joshua/1-8.htm            🔗

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🔗      JOSHUA  1 : 8      LEXICON  :      biblehub.com/lexicon/joshua/1-8.htm     🔗

The LEXICON is a chart that has Strong's Concordance definitions that translate from the original Hebrew to English , for the Old Testament. If you go to the New Testament , the Lexicon will show you the Greek to English translations. Enjoy !

 

OLD TESTAMENT :

PSALM   27 : 8

PSALM   62 : 8

NEW TESTAMENT : 

ROMANS   8 : 8 

ROMANS   8 : 37

EPHESIANS   5 : 8

HEBREWS   13 : 8

JAMES   2 : 8 

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Word of God ~ Eight ~ 8th

 Blessings to you , reader !  Thank you for enjoying some time with God and His Written Word .

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I John 4 : 8

" The one who does not love does not know God , because God is love."

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 At this time , we are going to focus on Scriptures that have the number eight in them. This is one method that you can use to help you remember certain verses or topics that are related. As of this writing , it is the month of August , which is the eighth month of the year. With the various items that will be brought up , this post can be enjoyed any time of the year , so enjoy !  😊

 Mankind has decided , in different cultures , to assign natural elements to represent certain things , however we must keep a few things in mind . The God of Genesis - the God of the Bible - created all of the seen and unseen things , and of all that He has created , we are to never look at any created thing as something to worship , pray to , or hold any suspicions about.And we are not to look to any created thing to be any so-called guide. To those who belong to God , the only guide we are to put our trust in is God , our Counselor - period.

Unfortunately , people have a tendency to want to believe in the potential for good outcomes as they develop their connections to the natural part of creation . Some even hold to the belief that certain numbers can bring about good luck , or even bad luck , depending on such things as a calendar date or the outcome of certain events .  

God never intended for people to have their lives guided by nature or by any number system . However , God did fully intend for humanity to know Him thoroughly , in the fullness of truth , through His Spirit and His Written Word. This is possible for you , so let's explore leaving the worthless behind , and pursue the God who knows and loves you ! 

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PSALM 62

5  " For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him,

For my hope is from Him.

6  He only is my rock and my salvation;

My fortress and my defense, I will not be shaken or discouraged.

7  On God my salvation and my glory rest;

He is my rock of [unyielding] strength, my refuge is in God.

8  Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people;

Pour out your heart before Him.

God is a refuge for us. Selah."

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 11  " God has spoken once,

Twice I have heard this:

That power belongs to God.

12  Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindness and compassion,

For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work."

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I would like to draw your attention to the last verse :

12 " . . .  For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work."

When every person is brought before the Lord , He will be examining each life to see if that person valued Him as their God , Savior , Guide , Counselor , Provider , Helper etc , or if that person chose the worthless and the non-eternal , and maybe even the wicked , to see them through this lifetime. 

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The Book of Revelation has a very blunt section in it where the sins of mankind

have become so dark and unrelenting that judgment will befall those who chose to

live contrary to God . Here's the verse :

REVELATION 9

20 " The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent even then of the works of their hands, so as to cease worshiping and paying homage to the demons and the idols of gold and of silver and of bronze and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk;  

21and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries (drugs, intoxications) nor of their [sexual] immorality nor of their thefts."

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ROMANS  8

🔗    biblehub.com/amp/romans/8.htm    🔗

The ENTIRE eighth chapter of Romans is a great place to start reading , then you can get the truth into your heart and see if you need to make Jesus your Savior ; or if He is your Savior , are you living a life that is demonstrating the daily abiding in the Spirit of Christ and bearing the fruits thereof ?

ROMANS 8

 9 " However, you are not [living] in the flesh [controlled by the sinful nature] but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God lives in you [directing and guiding you]. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him [and is not a child of God].  

10 If Christ lives in you, though your [natural] body is dead because of sin, your spirit is alive because of righteousness [which He provides].  

11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you."

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28  " And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. "

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Pray for the God of life , truth and faith to help you to 

 draw nearer to Him , day by day. 

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📜  1 Thessalonians 5:17  " Pray without ceasing. " 🌴

 

 

Mindfulness Meditation vs Romans 8

LESSON  :  Mindfulness
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MINDFULNESS , if you have never heard of it , is a mixture of religious
teachings that uses psychological practices in order to attain certain goals.
This mindfulness has gained popularity , but is it wise to be a mindful
meditator ?  Let's look at the details and then compare it to God's Word.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL [ adjective ] is defined as :
of, affecting, or arising in the mind; related to the mental and emotional
state of a person.
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MINDFULNESS  is defined as :
" a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the
present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting
one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations - ( it's )
used as a therapeutic technique."

> > > MINDFULNESS is also called : Awareness / Concentrated Attention /
Mindful Attention / Recollecting Mindfulness / Reflective Awareness /
Mindful Yoga /Zen Meditations / Mindfulness Relaxation / < < <
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* * * NOTE : September 12 is listed as MINDFULNESS DAY . * * *
  ( Alternate dates have been noted by other celebrant groups. )
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 Through various online sites that define the term "mindfulness" ,
it can be summed up as a trained technique that focuses a person's
mind on their own thoughts , feelings , emotions , breathing , bodily
sensations and the environment that they are presently in , while
maintaining a mental focus on the present time - moment by moment  -
with calmness ;  and all the while they are to avoid any self-criticisms
or moral judging of any encountered thoughts or feelings.
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    It is believed by some that with the proper and regular use
of mindfulness , that the attainment of self-knowledge ( self-realization ),
wisdom and calmness can be achieved  ; while further advancements may
obtain a purging of any unwanted emotions and desires that leads to a
so-called state of liberation. This liberation can also be known by the
familiar terms  of enlightenment or awakening .
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    Various religions - especially of the Asian and Indian influences -
use similar techniques , but Buddhism maintains that morals
are a necessary precursor to any mindfulness or meditation.
With mindfulness being centered on one's mind , body , emotions ,
time and environment , it is interesting to note Buddhism's ideology
called "non-self " , which believes that there's " no unchanging ,
permanent self or soul , nor essence in living beings ". (wiki definition)
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     Over the years , in an effort to deal with society's increasing levels
of stress and the effects thereof , there has been an increased acceptance
of mindfulness training in schools ( public & private ), hospitals , prisons ,
veterans centers , big corporations and more. Students of all ages ,
educators , employees , patients and more are receiving this religious
training , with some obtaining it through federal grant monies. Though
some believe there is statistical data showing marked improvements with
mindfulness meditators , others have found only negligible results.
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Two things that CANNOT be denied about any mindfulness meditating :
#1. It is a religiously based practice that is centered on the human mind.
#2. It does NOT acknowledge the God of the Bible - not one iota .
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Those who truly want to find Knowledge and Wisdom will leave these above
mentioned practices out of your lives , and follow the pure ways of the God
of the Bible. His eternal Spirit will guide your spirit with His written Word ,
and that will be your guide in this lifetime . Look closely at Romans 8 : 5 ,
for it has all of the answers for this lesson , and for you.
Enjoy God's Word today !
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                                                   ROMANS  8 : 5 - 11

5 "Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of 

the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the 

things of the Spirit.

6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

7 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to 

God’s law, nor can it do so.

8 Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the 

Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, 

he does not belong to Christ.

10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit 

is alive because of righteousness.

11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you,
He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal
bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. "
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