Paul wrote that in the last days, difficult times will come, in part because many individuals will not have self-control But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Pray that we will be so aware of Jesus' presence in us - that he is Lord of our lives - and so we will always be ready to give an answer to everyone who
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 In Matthew 23:23-24, Jesus pronounced woe on the scribes and Pharisees because they tithed mint, dill, and cumin, but neglected justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!
In the liturgical church calendar, there are two seasons of what is called “Ordinary Time” The first is after Epiphany, January 6. Scripture readings during this season focus on the life and ministry of Jesus and invite us into the journey and maturity of faith. The second is after Pentecost, which occurs 50 days after Easter. This is the longest season in the liturgical year. In this second season of
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica and said: we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Pray that OCCers will actively exercise kindness in every interaction - on-line and in-person.
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 The NIV uses the word forbearance, other verses use patience. The word is a combination of patience and self-control. So we pray that followers of Jesus would have that stick-to-it-ive-ness in the midst of waiting
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Romans 8:6 says The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. In a world full of turmoil, we can walk in peace. Pray that
As we are praying through the fruit of the Spirit... But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Pray today that followers of Jesus would be full of joy and the Holy Spirit, just like in the early church. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Pray that every follower of Jesus - connected to OCC, in Orillia, in our country and world - will live in such a way as to love God and love neighbour. Jesus replied: “‘Love the
