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What is imagination? Can our imagination be used for good and for evil? What is the difference between a self-centered, vain imagination and a positive, productive, renewed or sanctified, godly imagination? Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."

Imagination is the visionary power of the mind to form mental images or concepts of something that is not really present at that particular time. It is the ability to think, imagine or create something new that has never been seen or done before. The imagination joined with the power of God's creative Words through prayer has the ability to create things that are not yet visible. The renewed imagination also has the power to change negative things that are by creating a new positive alternative. Things, events, objects and ideas that are seen in the imagination can be formed and brought into reality through prayer.

Speaking the Word of God alerts angels to the spiritual gateways that have been opened to the natural realm. These entry points funnel God's increase and creativity into its rightful place in one's life. Imagination is Godlike in that it is the bold voice of daring enterprise. God dreamed the world and imagined everything that is in it before He released His creative powers through the spoken word. Imagination rules humanity whether it is an evil, vain, fanciful imagination or imaginations inspired by a loving, all knowing God.

Our Choices Determine Our Destiny

The choices we make in life determine our destiny. God sets choices of life and good, death and evil, before us. Each choice we make, whether it is big or little, either draws us closer to fulfilling our God given destiny, or aborting the call God has reserved for us. If we are not sure what choice is the right choice, God will give us the wisdom that is needed to choose correctly. Wisdom is the ability to create the perfect conclusion in the perfect way. God's wisdom sees everything in focus from the foundational beginning to the end with flawless precision.

God beckons us to love Him so the fear of the Lord will keep us clean, enduring forever. God is love but it is only one of His many attributes so it doesn't limit or completely define Him. God is also holy, just, faithful, truthful, kind, immutable. God's love will cover a multitude of sin, until we are able to recognize it as sin and repent. God is infinite, sovereign, and self-existent, eternal and incomprehensible. His love for us disposes Him to desire our best. God's dominion empowers Him to secure it for us. If we keep God's pure commandments, our eyes will be enlightened. His statutes and true judgments enable us to walk in righteous, godly ways, even in our imagination. The principles of the Lord are right, producing a heart full of joy. The laws of God are perfect; so they have the power to restore the psyche. In keeping God's way, there is great reward. When we are obedient, we live in abundance and multiply in every direction. The blessings of God cause us to possess the promises. The authentication of the Lord is sure. By conducting one's life by His example, the simple are made wise. Jesus is the Living Word. He is our example. The Word was made flesh and came to walk and talk with man. Now the Living Word continues to dwell in the hearts of those who love Him. We can find God in the secret place and lean on our Beloved.

The Word of God is Near

The Word of God is not mysterious or far off. It is not concealed in heaven so one has to ascend into the heights to bring it down, to hear or do it. Neither is the Word buried as a treasure, hidden in the depths of the sea. The word of God is so near. It is in the mouths of earthen vessels, hidden in our heart that we can perform it and prosper. The power of a prosperous life or the barrenness of death is within the words we speak. Our life is formed from the scenarios we paint in our imagination. When a seed of thought is conceived, it is impregnated with life. The more we water that thought, the more that thought grows. When that thought reaches maturity, it is birthed and becomes a reality. This is why it is paramount that our thoughts remain focused upon the pure, beautiful and positive. My prayer is, "Lord let the words of my mouth be few and the mediations of my heart be pure and acceptable in Your sight. Help me to discern my errors and exonerate me of hidden faults. Keep me from being presumptuous and do not let sin rule over me. Remove indiscretion far from me, so I am unblemished in Your sight. Rid me of impurities until I am holy and without contaminates. Remove my sin so their ink does not stain the fabric of my being. Then pour me out as a jar of pure refreshing water. Be my rock, my defender and knight in shining armor."

Barbie Breathitt