Self-control Download Worksheet. Key Bible Verse: “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Titus 2:111-12 Thoughts to ponder: Self-control is the last of the fruit of the Spirit, possibly the most challenging for many of us. This is the power switch for harvesting all the others. But let’s face it, we want what we want when we want it and exactly how we want it. That is the mindset of our society. In stark contrast is the definition of self-control: the ability to control oneself,…
Living The Fruitful Life Part Nine
Gentleness Download Worksheet. Key Bible Verse: “You have also given me the shield of salvation, And your right hand upholds me and your gentleness makes me great.” Psalm 18:35 Thoughts to ponder: God’s gentleness in us and working through us makes us great. But not for our own sakes, for the sake of the work He has called us to do in His Kingdom. Gentleness, like the other fruit of the Spirit, is given to us as a gift, but we must open that gift, learn about it and put it into use for it to fully use it and see it working in our lives. Some people confuse timidity or frailty…
Reminders to Me
Where is it that you feel nearest to the presence of God? For me, it has always been the ocean, even while living in a land locked state now. The beauty of nature can remind us of God’s majesty though whether we are in the mountains, the deserts, the rolling plains, or on the coastline of a river or lake. We just need to take a moment to open our eyes and truly see it. Once you have, allow your self to wonder at the details of God’s creativity and power. That same God who created the marvels of the universe loves you and is ready to meet you wherever…
Now What?
I recently asked my social media friends what they thought their greatest need was going to be during the next three months. The varied responses I received ranged from things as practical as food to needs as personal as having a good mind set. All of the responses did however fit in to three categories: physical, social and emotional. These normal everyday needs are to be expected. They are the same for all of us at one point of life or another. What is different though, is we are living in a season where more people have greater needs all at the same time due covid-19. This current crisis has…
