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Monday, January 23, 2012

SUPER-natural JOY!

Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  It’s the healthiest drink I know!  No sugar, no calories, no artificial flavoring! It's 100% SUPER-natural!

            So often at the beginning of each new year, we make resolutions. Many of us want to change our habits and try to make healthier choices.  One of the foods that we need to include in a healthy diet is fruit.  But today let’s talk about making fruit an important part of our spiritual diet, as well.

            Time and time again fruit is mentioned in the Bible.  The passage that immediately comes to our minds is Galatians 5:22-23.  Though these verses are very familiar, we should never let them lose their importance in our lives. Listen with fresh ears as I read:

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things they is no law.”

            The fruit of the Spirit…that's the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  If we allow Him to and are committed in our walk with God, these character traits will become byproducts in our lives.   If we want the fruit of the Spirit to grow in us, we must join our lives to God…come to know him, love him, remember him and imitate him.   (Bible footnote)

           Do you desire to have this kind of fruit?  It’s the only way to experience the genuine JOY that comes from knowing Christ.  Ask for your generous serving today!

           

2 comments:

  1. AMEN, "Mama" Joyce!

    I will ask for my serving now b/c I hope to continue to grow in the Lord.

    -Jerome D.

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    1. Indeed, your spiritual growth is evident, sweet "son"! You are overflowing with SUPERnatural JOY!
      So glad God brought you and Julia into our lives!

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