I have stored up your word in my heart..

The Foreword.

Having knowledge about the core of a thing helps provide insight about its makeup. Along the Kaleidoscope way, keep referenced the very essence of it; that is, truths at the source of the journey. (below)

The author's take: "if God said it, I believe it, and that settles it!" period. no exceptions.

I am a Christian. I believe we exist to glorify God by growing in intimacy with him, by edifying one another, and by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

God has a sovereign plan for our lives. His will, His way, Our calling; He is the "Dream Giver"
-Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that." James 4:15
-This is the confidence we have in approaching God: if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. If we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him." 1 John 5:14-15
-"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3
-"Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called." 1 Corinthians 7:20

-"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." Matthew 28:19

Regarding desires of the heart / spiritual gifts:
-"Seek first the kingdom of God & his righteousness, & all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33
-"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
-But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31
-"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others" 1 Peter 4:10
-"We have different gifts, according to the grace given us." Romans 12:6
-(All of 1 Corinthians chapter 12)

Wisdom, Understanding, Discernment, Counsel:
-"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Tho it cost all you have, get understanding." Proverbs 4:7
-"Where there is no guidance people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." Proverbs 11:14
-"ye have not, because ye ask not. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, " James 4:2-3

Peace within:
-"He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it." -1 Peter 3:11

Contentment:
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6

Prayer:
"The fervent prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." 1 Peter 3

Have no Fear!:
-"I can do ALL things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
-"Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." -1 John 4:4

In short, I BELIEVE.!

Let's begin, shall we?