February 2024
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit.. !
The Holy Spirit indwells believers (1John 3, John 14, ) to confirm they are Children of God & to enable them to live the life they are called to. Daily Prayer, Bible study, Faith & Obedience are essential habits which enable Discipleship (~ following Christ, choosing what is right) to bring growth of good Values... Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-control (Galatians 5 22-23)
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is that which lives in you (Romans 8) & like water by constant flow shapes stone & landscape - so our lives are transformed by feeding our natural selves with good - & not the sinful nature with bad.
We are shown to be Disciples by how we treat others john 13 34-35 - in a culture which includes VAWG, Insecurity, Fear & selfish ambition.. it can be hard work to remain in Christ - to be kind, considerate & Pray for those who persecute us.
As many people hold conflicting views & traditional religion appears less prominent, The Light of Christ is a valuable guide, (John 3 16-21) the Word of God a good measure (Hebrews 4:12) & sincere prayer an anchor for our souls - in personal life, families, social spaces & communities. (Hebrews 6)
Present day troubles are no surprise - though uncomfortable for many. Standing firm in the faith is vital - giving generously & holding fast to the End. We are to give an account of our Lives - 1Peter 4 & keep away from Evil (2Timothy 2 - 4:5)
The Christian life is service. 1Peter 2
Pray ~ The Prayer of Saint Patrick - "Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Salvation is of the Lord, Salvation is of the Christ. May your Salvation, Lord, be ever with us" AMEN
Later this week - the Season of Lent begins - give your time & Prayers for Climate Justice by joining in Christian Aid vigil - https://www.christianaid.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/nffif-vigil-from-home-prayer-hour-2024.pdf
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is that which lives in you (Romans 8) & like water by constant flow shapes stone & landscape - so our lives are transformed by feeding our natural selves with good - & not the sinful nature with bad.
We are shown to be Disciples by how we treat others john 13 34-35 - in a culture which includes VAWG, Insecurity, Fear & selfish ambition.. it can be hard work to remain in Christ - to be kind, considerate & Pray for those who persecute us.
As many people hold conflicting views & traditional religion appears less prominent, The Light of Christ is a valuable guide, (John 3 16-21) the Word of God a good measure (Hebrews 4:12) & sincere prayer an anchor for our souls - in personal life, families, social spaces & communities. (Hebrews 6)
Present day troubles are no surprise - though uncomfortable for many. Standing firm in the faith is vital - giving generously & holding fast to the End. We are to give an account of our Lives - 1Peter 4 & keep away from Evil (2Timothy 2 - 4:5)
The Christian life is service. 1Peter 2
Pray ~ The Prayer of Saint Patrick - "Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Salvation is of the Lord, Salvation is of the Christ. May your Salvation, Lord, be ever with us" AMEN
Later this week - the Season of Lent begins - give your time & Prayers for Climate Justice by joining in Christian Aid vigil - https://www.christianaid.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/nffif-vigil-from-home-prayer-hour-2024.pdf
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Here you will find help and information to encourage your Life with God*
I trust you will enjoy browsing and pray you will be inspired to "seek the Lord with all your heart"