Philippians 4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Flourished again. Hum…………. We are all on a journey to who God created us to be and during that journey there are going to be timesContinue reading “Flourish”
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New Beginning
Genesis 9:16 Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” Ezekiel 1:28 Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness ofContinue reading “New Beginning”
Psalms 56:13
Self-Control
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is self-control…….. against such things there is no law. When we are angry, are others seeing the Lord in us? Proverbs 16:32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self–control than one who takes a city. We read His word and know His expectations, are will fulfilling them? Titus 2:5 to be self–controlled andContinue reading “Self-Control”
Gentleness
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is gentleness….. against such things there is no law. When we act, do we act with gentleness? Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. When others are asked how they know us, would this be the description? Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clotheContinue reading “Gentleness”
FAITHFULNESS
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness…….. against such things there is no law. When times are good and times are bad, who/what do we turn too? Joshua 24:14 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. When we have the chanceContinue reading “FAITHFULNESS”
Goodness
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is goodness…….. against such things there is no law. “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you” – Are we awake to it? Exodus 33:19 And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I willContinue reading “Goodness”
Joel 1:3
Kindness
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is kindness…….. against such things there is no law. Unfailing kindness…………..is for us too! 2 Samuel 22:51 “He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” We are given kindness and we’re expected to give it away! Job 6:14 “Anyone who withholds kindness from a friendContinue reading “Kindness”
Forbearance
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is forbearance…….. against such things there is no law. Have you put much thought into the forbearance the Lord has given to you and will continue having with us? And while thinking about that, do we have a spirit of forbearance with others? for·bear·ance: patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.: tolerance,patience,resignation,endurance,fortitude,stoicism -the action ofContinue reading “Forbearance”