I choose Joy! ~ for King and Country. I’m sure I’ve quoted that song before, and I’m sure I’ll quote it again; it’s just that good! (It’s definitely one of my favourite songs; if you haven’t heard it, go listen, you’re missing out!) The first thing you’ve probably realised is that joy is not theContinue reading “an introduction to joy.”
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spiritual fruit ~ what is spiritual fruit?
Guess what! To start off this journey, we are going to be covering one of my favourite topics, the Fruit of the Spirit. So, what is spiritual fruit? Well, the fruit of the spirit scripture is found in Galatians 5:22-23 and over the next few weeks I am going to be covering the spiritual fruitsContinue reading “spiritual fruit ~ what is spiritual fruit?”
A daily thought ~ life is a gift
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 6:23 ESV Our wages are death, we ought to be paid what our labour is worth. Before someone does a job, you agree what a fair price is and when it is complete youContinue reading “A daily thought ~ life is a gift”
A daily thought ~ love and mercy
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.Luke 6:36 ESV What an instruction. Being merciful isn’t easy, nor is it often pleasant, but it is important. Mercy is an underpinning component of us showing God’s love to the people around us. When we show love and make the sacrifices required to show mercy, that isContinue reading “A daily thought ~ love and mercy”
A daily thought ~ pleasing God
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.2 Timothy 2:15 ESV What a thing to live for! To come to God unashamed of how we have handled the word of truth – or in other words, theContinue reading “A daily thought ~ pleasing God”
A daily thought ~ when words fail
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.Romans 8:26 ESV What an incredible thing! The Spirit helps us in our weakness. Wow! Take a moment to ponder what this actuallyContinue reading “A daily thought ~ when words fail”
A daily thought ~ rejoicing for salvation
Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord , bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.Psalm 96:1-2 ESV What a beautiful image! The whole earth is singing praises to God, telling everyone about His salvation. What a glorious day thatContinue reading “A daily thought ~ rejoicing for salvation”
A daily thought ~ strength, might, power
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.Ephesians 6:10 ESV Strength, strength, might. What a power filled verse! As Christians, we are called to be strong, specifically, in the Lord, that is, we are to find our strength in Him. That seems fairly simple but can feel quite abstract, becauseContinue reading “A daily thought ~ strength, might, power”
A daily verse ~
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Strength and love. What a strange combination in today’s society! When was the last time they were both in the picture together, not as opposing forces. This is one of theContinue reading “A daily verse ~”
A daily thought ~ words
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Proverbs 15:1 ESV Do you ever stop to think what might have happened if you had reacted to a situation differently? Perhaps it was the classic scenario where someone said to did something wrong and you, being fully justified, explodes on how dareContinue reading “A daily thought ~ words”
Musings by Tee 