verseoftheday

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is...peace...against such things there is no law Peace.  Not against the law. Yet...in politics, in the middle east, where war seems to be a requirement, in history, the crusades where it was convert or die, the colonisation of parts of the world...all the way back to Cain & Abel...peace in our hearts is the problem It's a fruit of the Spirit, so it comes from God Knowing who God is Knowing His love for us That he made a way for us to be right with Him That He has good things for us to do to bring restoration...to be His hands & feet no matter how big or small that might be Choosing to live Kingdom values... #loveGod #lovepeople #stepstopeace #fruitoftheSpirit #peace

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is...joy...against such things there is no law Joy. Funny thing joy. Funny little word too... Since it's the fruit from having God's Spirit dwell in us, it's not something that is dependent on our circumstances, or events around us. I've looked up some definitions but the dictionary is not that helpful...so here's mine... Joy is the feeling we have from knowing (that deep understanding) that we are loved, that we have value, purpose, and, an inheritance/destination. It can't be turned on or manufactured.  Does it come from using our gifts to bless others? What do you think? #writeyourowndefinition #fruitoftheSpirit #joy #youaredearlyloved

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is love... Fruit. The blessing and outpouring that comes from our essence. Who we are. Is that me? Sometimes maybe...but all the time?  Am I characterised by love? I just need to work harder at it. Or perhaps...I need to give more of me to God and ask Him to work it out...cos this is the fruit of Him living within... # fruit of the Spirit #love #loveGod #lovepeople #embassyofthekingdom