The Fruit of Gentleness
My mom usually says that when you have the spirit of God in you, sometimes people can mistake you for a fool because you become meeker and your reactions are quite tamed from what the world will expect. She also adds that you become fire and ice at the same time. I always have the picture of Jesus as the lamb being dragged through the streets of Jerusalem to Golgotha. Then I also picture Him as the lion when He goes to war on our behalf. There were moments in Jesus’ life that he was not gentle with humans when they went against the agenda of God. One of such is John 2:15-17 (MSG)
“Jesus put together a whip out of strips of leather and chased them out of the Temple, stampeding the sheep and cattle, upending the tables of the loan sharks, spilling coins left and right. He told the dove merchants, “Get your things out of here!”
Having the spirit of gentleness in you gives you a great balance when it comes to people. You know when to act and when to stay still. You develop a high level of emotional intelligence and you have control of situations and not the other way around.
I pray for you this week that the Lord will breathe upon you that gentle spirit. I declare it is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
The Fruit Of Faithfulness
I believe in God because He is faithful. As believers, sometimes saying that God is faithful sounds like a cliché, but I pray we never get tired of hearing it. His steadfastness and loyalty to His word is what makes Him faithful. He does what He says He will do. No word from Him ever returns to Him void until it has accomplished what He sent that word to do. (Isaiah 55:11 paraphrased). The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 1:9, that the “God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is FAITHFUL.
If your Christian walk is void of miracles or desired expectations, it does not mean God cannot keep His word. Be reminded daily of this scripture; "I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I the LORD speak the truth; I declare what is right." (Isaiah 45:19 ESV).
When the Spirit of God dwells in you, He helps you in keeping your steadfast trust and loyalty to God. Honestly, even in our human relations, how easy is it to stay faithful and loyal? Especially when you’re dealing with a person who does not reciprocate faithfulness and loyalty? BUT, the God we serve, Him you can count on. When the whole world despises you, He’s still God of your life. You can run away, hide, turn to sin and yet, when you return to Him, He’ll throw a party to welcome you back. He is faithful and He will remain faithful to eternity.
I pray for you this week that you God will continue to show Himself FAITHFUL to you and your families. May He count it worthy to bring everything He has spoken concerning your life into manifestation. I declare it is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena
The Fruit Of Goodness
We use the word “GOOD” quite often in our conversations but have you really thought about the full meaning of GOOD? Anything good to me means it’s worthy, it is approved, it blesses me and others, it enriches my life, it creates joy and happiness, it makes me whole, it encompasses everything I need to be fulfilled. When the Psalmist declared that goodness and mercy will pursue us all the days of our lives, he meant everything that nourishes our lives, anything that is morally acceptable, pure and worthy will find us. (Psalm 23:6 paraphrased).
God is a GOOD God, that is why He gives His children good things. The bible says that "every good and perfect gift comes from our Father in heaven in whom there’s no vacillation." (James 1:17). When the spirit of God is truly dwelling in you, you carry goodness as a shield. The world will see the goodness of God through your life. People will experience blessings because of the Spirit in you which produces goodness.
My prayer for you this week is that you will be someone’s answered prayer to receive the goodness of God. May the Lord make your life overflow with abundance so you can pour it out into others. I declare it is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena.