abc.creation.meditations

Half-life is a principle of chemistry and exponential decay. Genetic decay shortens lifespan. Some people lived shortened lives.

Humility is strength under control. Honor is to give value, weight, respect, and esteem to others, especially those in authority. Humor diffuses stress or anger.

Hope in God is needed when life seems to fall apart, when expectations collapse, when future seems bleak, when you contemplate is life worth living, or you don't know how to move forward. Consider securely anchored plants and diamonds formed under extreme temperature and pressure. Hope secured in God's steadfast love provides stability.

Grief appears like a sniper without warning, resulting in roller coaster emotions. Grief causes us to glance back, while gratitude permit us to gaze forward with hope. Gratitude gives grace space to grow. Grace and comfort are God's gifts for those who mourn.

The Fight/Flight mode is designed for emergency response, not daily life.

The FEAR panic cycle includes freeze, fight, flight, fix, flush, and hopefully to faith and freedom.

Forgiveness and forging healthy relationships can break the cycle of stress and trauma.

Anxiety relates to fear.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.

The Lord is a strong tower, a fortress, a rock.

Fortresses include ancient cites, Jericho, Masada Israel, Castillo San Marco - St Augustine, Florida

God provides armor for the Christian warrior: belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, sandals of peace, shield of faith, God's word as sword, energizing spirit of prayer

Music brings delight

Don't go near the door of temptation.

Avoid the deadly D's: dissatisfaction, discontent, doubt, deception, disbelief, denial, disobedience, depression, destruction, despair, death

Choose the door that leads to life.

Like honeybee guards, remain alert to temptations and danger.

Discipline your mind. "Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."

Use discretion. Practice diligence as you do the next thing.

Receive daily manna as you spend time alone with the God of the Universe, reading the Bible and praying.

Delight in Christ. Do it!

James 1. Count it all joy when you encounter trials.

Joy= Jesus first, Others next, Yourself last.

Whatever happens, choose wisely. Choose love.

Love others as the Lord God loves you.

Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ, God incarnate, called people to follow Him as He revealed his humanity and deity. Today Creator Christ invites you to come, call on Him, cast your cares on Him, and follow Him.

Boundaries exist in living matter, personal property, state and national governments. Healthy boundaries provide protection. Anger is a sign that a personal boundary is broken.

God reveals His character through His names. As you experience trials and growth, the Lord God reveals more of Himself, and you grow in your knowledge of the Begotten Son of God, Burden bearer, Bread of Heaven, Beloved.

Breathe deeply. Practice breathing the Hebrew sacred name for God, Yah-weh. Inhale on Yah and exhale on weh . Focus on total awareness of Adonai, Abba Father, the Almighty God. Focus on your own amazingly created body and the Lord's Creation surrounding you.

Jesus compares a vinedresser, vineyard, grapes, and wine to explain how those who believe in God should stay attached to Him. for growth and fruitfulness. Creator Jesus demonstrated his divinity be transforming water into wine instantly at a wedding in Canaan. The normal process, designed by the Creator, normally requires years. John 15

God created our bodies with senses to observe and adapt to our environment. God see, God hears, God knows, God is near. We can't see God, but we can see His creation and become aware of His presence in our world.