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 ~ 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 ~ freedom to be found

Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!Psalm 139:23‭-‬24 ESV I adore this prayer! Ever since I first came across it in a piece of music, I have loved it. I loveContinue reading “A daily thought ~ freedom to be found”

A daily thought ~ fight or flight or…

The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”Exodus 14:14 ESV Being silent, calm, still (depending on your translation) all covey a similar idea, that of not fighting or fleeing, rather being at peace and waiting. How often when we are confronted with a challenge, trial or some sort of dangerContinue reading “A daily thought ~ fight or flight or…”

A daily thought ~ exhaustion

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Matthew 11:28‭-‬29 ESV Rest. How often do we yearn for rest? Too often we fixateContinue reading “A daily thought ~ exhaustion”

A daily verse ~ fulfilled by love

Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.Romans 13:10 ESV Recently I’ve been reading my through the old testament and just finished the book of Leviticus. While it was not the first time I’ve read it, I was completely shocked at how much more interesting it was comparedContinue reading “A daily verse ~ fulfilled by love”

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 thought ~ proving wisdom

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.James 3:13 ESV How can you prove whether or not someone has wisdom? That is the million dollar question. How do you prove that someone has wisdom? Well, it is very hard, nay, almost impossibleContinue reading “A daily thought ~ proving wisdom”

A daily thought~ humily vs pride

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord , and turn away from evil.Proverbs 3:7 ESV Humility is one of the most important but perhaps overlooked parts of the Christian life. We often flock to the most outgoing, charismatic, proud and confident person. Instead we ought to remember that if we are toContinue reading “A daily thought~ humily vs pride”