The Fruit Of Peace
I read an article on “Quora” that the word “PEACE” is mentioned about 420 times in the bible. That’s more than one per day and in all honesty, there might be days that we will need more than one of the “Peace Pill”. The Oxford Language dictionary defines PEACE as “freedom from disturbance; tranquility” or “a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended.”
I’ll give you my definition of peace, “going through the fire, rain or storm yet, unperturbed because you know that Jesus’ is right there with you”. That kind of peace, it is a fruit that is birthed by the Holy Spirit in us when we live our lives through Him. The Lord can give you rest - from any and every tribulation. Jesus had reiterated that as long as we live in this cosmos, we are bound to face disturbances of every sort, but, since we are hidden in Him, we should not be moved because He has overcome the world.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV
There’s peace in being content in life, there’s peace in living with a clear conscience. One of my favorite quotes is from William Shakespeare; “Love all, trust few and do wrong to none.” It’s a life formula that can save you a lot of heartaches and that plus the fruit of the Holy Spirit in you, you will definitely experience peace in your life. I don’t know if it’s old age but now more than ever, I go through extreme lengths to protect my peace. If I find any access around my life that can be used to disrupt my peace, I block it right away. Yup, it’s that important to me.
I pray that this week, you’ll find peace in any area of your life that you desire. I pray that our God who Himself is peace and called Jehovah Shalom, will wrap you in His peace. May He grant you rest on every side like He did for Solomon. I declare it is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena
Declarations For August 2023
We are just 4 months away from Christmas - how does the sound of that make you feel? Allow me to share my declaration for this month with you;
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you.
When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flame burn you.
For I am the Lord your God..,” Isaiah 43:2 AMP.
There’s nothing to fear so be encouraged to keep going and be determined to finish 2023 as your best year ever. The Lord is with us, our God Immanuel. He has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. I believe it will all of me and you should too. I declare this will be so in our lives in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
The Fruit Of Joy
I’ve heard it said that “JOY is a fetcher”, joy attracts good and happy things to you. Experiencing JOY in your life is a characteristic of the Holy Spirit. The Oxford language dictionary defines JOY as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness”. I don’t know about you but I’d like to spend the rest of my life experiencing joy daily. An inexplicable kind of joy no matter the circumstances. What a glorious life that will be. The domain in which God dwells is one of great joy and happiness. There’s no sorrow in Heaven and we should strive to experience Heaven right here on earth.
Having joy in our lives is so important for the Holy Spirit - so much so that He will plant a seed of joy in your heart to ensure that you never lose your joy irrespective of the circumstances you’re in. “A broken spirit dries up the bones”, (Proverbs 17:22(b)), so it is God’s desire that our hearts, minds, bodies and souls be joyful always. A joyful heart is a kind of medicine that keeps your body and spirit whole. Joy draws so much goodness into your lives. I don’t want to be around a miserable person for so long, do you? “Misery loves company” and so does joy. When you make an intentional effort to be joyous, it infects everything around your life.
Let me encourage you this week with the words of Apostle Paul, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice”. Philippians 4:4 ESV. Whatever storm is currently raging in your life, may the Joy of the Holy Spirit calm it and bring you peace. May the Lord answer you when you call so your joy may be full. May you experience the kind of joy that caused King David to dance with his clothes off before the Lord. May that joy be your portion in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena