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"Safe Harbor" - it is a nautical term by the way and I just happen to be an ex-Navy girl

- "is a place to come to when you've been damaged or beaten by the storms of life - it's a place of rest, refuge, and restoration - for a time - to receive healing or repair damages, and rest - in the Father's arms - no camping out here indefinitely - it will soon be time to get back out there and be about the Father's business. Yes, you can minister broken but how much more and better can you serve if you are restored and whole?"

"What a blessing was that stillness as He brought them safely into harbor." Psalms 107:30 NLT

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Rejoicing here ...

Dec 24, 2008 10:31 am
Mood: rejoicing, 87 Views

"This is a day that the Lord has made; we ( I ) will (my choice - I CHOOSE TO ) rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

I make a conscious choice to rejoice in this beautiful day that the Lord has made. Despite if it's a cloudy, stormy day or not - despite the circumstances in my life - my life no longer depends on what is going on in the world around me - my life depends on Christ and what He says - He tells me to rejoice. He doesn't say rejoice only if things are going well and you are perfectly healthy and all your kids are behaving and you just got a promotion on your job and all the bills are paid. NO - He says REJOICE! Don't wait until everything is perfect in your life (you might be waiting a really loooooooong time) - REJOICE NOW - when everything isn't looking so great or perfect - REJOICE because you have Christ in your life - REJOICE because He loves you so much - REJOICE because He never leaves you nor forsakes you - REJOICE because He is taking you through that circumstance - REJOICE because eternity is your home - REJOICE because you are breathing - there are a trillion billion things you could be rejoicing and praising God about. Take a moment right now and think of a couple of things you could rejoice about - and then REJOICE and praise Him. Double dog dare ya'!!

God really really really really LOVES YOU!! He does!! I'm not kidding!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

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Wonderful praise report ...

Dec 23, 2008 3:00 pm
Mood: happy, 130 Views

In April and May of this year I asked all of you to help me pray for my friend Nancy's daughter-in-law in KY. READ BELOW!! Well, Olivia Faith was born Dec 19th at 4:14 am - 7 lbs 4 oz. Healthy with a full head of hair - she's gorgeous.

Below I tell about Laura's bout with cervical cancer - and how she was told she would never have a baby. And when she got pregnant they told her they would have to sew her cervix shut when she was 4 months along and that she would have to have the baby by C-section!! Well - more miracles - she didn't have to have her cervix sewn shut and she had the baby by natural birth. Isn't God amazing? What a Christmas present for the family!

Thank you for all your prayers for Laura and Jesse and baby Olivia Faith. See what prayer can do???

4/27/08 "I just talked to my friend Nancy in KY - she just found out that her son's wife is pregnant - Laura has a history that includes cervical cancer with a prognosis that she couldn't never bear children. Jesse and Laura need a miracle in their life and I ask for your prayers in this regard.

5/20/08 I just got good news - your prayers were heard - Laura is now 2 months and 3 weeks pregnant - she was further along than they expected. And she is expecting the baby around Christmas. Because of her previous bouts with cervical cancer - when she is 4 months along they will have to go in and sew her cervix shut. And she will have to have the baby by ceasarian section when it's time for it to be born. So please continue to pray.

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A puppy's 12 days of Christmas ...	Dec 22, 2008 10:34 am Mood: fun, 131 Views
Well, you all know I'm a kitty lover - but it's hard to resist puppies also - so for all you puppy lovers out there - here you go: A PUPPY'S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS -- Elise Lewis On the first day of Christmas my puppy gave to me The Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the second day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the third day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the fourth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the fifth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Five chewed-up stockings Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the sixth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Six yards of soggy ribbon Five chewed-up stockings Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the seventh day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Seven scraps of wrapping paper Six yards of soggy ribbon Five chewed-up stockings Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the eighth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Eight tiny reindeer fragments Seven scraps of wrapping paper Six yards of soggy ribbon Five chewed-up stockings Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the ninth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me My wreath in nine pieces Eight tiny reindeer fragments Seven scraps of wrapping paper Six yards of soggy ribbon Five chewed-up stockings Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the tenth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Ten Christmas cards I shoulda mailed My wreath in nine pieces Eight tiny reindeer fragments Seven scraps of wrapping paper Six yards of soggy ribbon Five chewed-up stockings Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the eleventh day of Christmas my puppy gave to me Eleven unwrapped presents Ten Christmas cards I shoulda mailed My wreath in nine pieces Eight tiny reindeer fragments Seven scraps of wrapping paper Six yards of soggy ribbon Five chewed-up stockings Four broken window candles Three punctured ornaments Two leaking bubble lights And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree. On the twelfth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me A dozen puppy kisses And I forgot all about the other eleven days. Unknown Author
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Happy Birthday Wendy (northernlass)

Dec 21, 2008 7:46 am
Mood: fun, 210 Views

Just wanted to wish Wendy a Happy Birthday today - will you all join me in wishing this beautiful Woman of God a blessed birthday and celebrate with us.

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Just a moment ...

Dec 20, 2008 10:04 am
Mood: joyful, 225 Views

Just a Moment
by Max Lucado

It all happened in a moment, a most remarkable moment.

As moments go, that one appeared no different than any other. If you could somehow pick it up off the timeline and examine it, it would look exactly like the ones that have passed while you have read these words. It came and it went. It was preceded and succeeded by others just like it. It was one of the countless moments that have marked time since eternity became measurable.

But in reality, that particular moment was like none other. For through that segment of time a spectacular thing occurred. God became a man. While the creatures of earth walked unaware, Divinity arrived. Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious one in a human womb.

The omnipotent, in one instant, made himself breakable. He who had been spirit became pierceable. He who was larger than the universe became an embryo. And he who sustains the world with a word chose to be dependent upon the nourishment of a young girl.

God as a fetus. Holiness sleeping in a womb. The creator of life being created.

God was given eyebrows, elbows, two kidneys, and a spleen. He stretched against the walls and floated in the amniotic fluids of his mother.

God had come near.

He came, not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were heard by a peasant girl and a sleepy carpenter. The hands that first held him were unmanicured, calloused, and dirty.

For thirty-three years he would feel everything you and I have ever felt. He felt weak. He grew weary. He was afraid of failure. He was susceptible to wooing women. He got colds, burped, and had body odor. His feelings got hurt. His feet got tired. And his head ached.

To think of Jesus in such a light is—well, it seems almost irreverent, doesn’t it? It’s not something we like to do; it’s uncomfortable. It is much easier to keep the humanity out of the incarnation. Clean the manure from around the manger. Wipe the sweat out of his eyes. Pretend he never snored or blew his nose or hit his thumb with a hammer.

He’s easier to stomach that way. There is something about keeping him divine that keeps him distant, packaged, predictable.

But don’t do it. For heaven’s sake, don’t. Let him be as human as he intended to be. Let him into the mire and muck of our world. For only if we let him in can he pull us out.

It all happened in a moment. In one moment … a most remarkable moment. The Word became flesh.

There will be another. The world will see another instantaneous transformation. You see, in becoming man, God made it possible for man to see God. When Jesus went home he left the back door open. As a result, “we will all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.” (1 Corinthians 15:51–52)

The first moment of transformation went unnoticed by the world. But you can bet your sweet September that the second one won’t. The next time you use the phrase “just a moment, … ” remember that’s all the time it will take to change this world.

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How can you NOT worship Him ... who is He to you ...	Dec 19, 2008 11:41 am Mood: worshipping, 183 Views
HOW CAN WE NOT WORSHIP HIM? written 8/2005 He is everything He is all He is I Am He is the Rock The plans He has for you He planned before you were even formed In your mother’s womb – even from the beginning of time He is the very next breath you take HOW CAN YOU NOT WORSHIP HIM? You praise Him for what He has done But you worship Him for who He is SO I ASK - WHO IS HE TO YOU? Are you saved – then He is Savior to you Have you been healed? Emotionally – physically – financially? Has He ever healed your broken heart or your wounded spirit? Then He is healer to you. Has He delivered you out of the very pit of hell? You should be dead! Then He is deliverer to you. Has he ever consoled you in the midst of grief and sorrow? Then He is comforter to you. Has He ever taken care of you and met your needs? Then you know Him as provider. Has He ever given you guidance or advice – then He is wonderful counselor HOW CAN YOU NOT WORSHIP HIM? He is the Alpha and Omega He never changes He never lies He was and is and is to come He is a two edged sword He is our armor He is mighty in battle He is liberty HOW CAN YOU NOT WORSHIP HIM? He is the Holy One of Israel He is Emmanuel He is the Lion of Judah He is Yahweh and Yah He is Abba – dear Father He is Adonai – Master He is Elohim – Creator He is El Elyon – God Most High He is Jehovah Jireh – the Lord my provider Jehovah Nissi – the Lord my banner Jehovah Shalom – the Lord my peace Jehovah Rophe – the Lord my healer Jehovah Tsidkenkenu – the Lord my righteousness Jehovah Makadesh – the Lord my sanctifier Jehovah Rohi – the Lord my shepherd He is El Shaddai – the Lord our supplier HOW CAN YOU NOT WORSHIP HIM? His name is Holy His name is above ALL names He is strength And love and peace and joy He is the Lamb of God King of Kings and Lord of Lords He is Almighty God He is the one that wipes away your tears He is the Christ He is merciful and just and full of grace He is the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley He is the bright and morning star And so much more than mere words can say HOW CAN YOU NOT WORSHIP HIM?
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Have a blessed Merry Christmas all ...

Dec 19, 2008 7:08 am
Mood: reflecting, 222 Views

This is a good story - kinda long but worth the read!!

Have a Blessed Merry Christmas all!

> > Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those
> > who squandered their means and then never had enough for the
> > necessities. But for those who were genuinely in need, his
> > heart was as big as all outdoors. It was from him that I
> > learned the greatest joy in life comes from giving, not from
> > receiving.
> >
> > It was Christmas Eve 1881. I was fifteen years old
> > and feeling like the world had caved in on me because there
> > just hadn't been enough money to buy me the rifle that
> > I'd wanted for Christmas. We did the chores early that
> > night for some reason. I just figured Pa wanted a little
> > extra time so we could read in the Bible.
> >
> > After supper was over I took my boots off and
> > stretched out in front of the fireplace and waited for Pa to
> > get down the old Bible. I was still feeling sorry for
> > myself and, to be honest, I wasn't in much of a mood to
> > read Scriptures. But Pa didn't get the Bible, instead he
> > bundled up again and went outside. I couldn't figure it
> > out because we had already done all the chores. I didn't
> > worry about it long though, I was too busy wallowing in
> > self-pity. Soon Pa came back in. It was a cold clear night
> > out and there was ice in his beard. "Come on,
> > Matt," he said. "Bundle up good, it's cold out
> > tonight." I was really upset then. Not only wasn't
> > I getting the rifle for Christmas, now Pa was dragging me
> > out in the cold, and for no earthly reason that I could see.
> > We'd already done all the chores, and I couldn't
> > think of anything else that needed doing, especially not on
> > a night like this. But I knew Pa was not very patient at
> > one dragging one's feet when he'd told them to do
> > something, so I got up and put my boots back on and got my
> > cap, coat, and mittens. Ma gave me a mysterious smile as I
> > opened the door to leave the house. Something was up, but I
> > didn't know what..
> >
> >
> > Outside, I became even more dismayed. There in
> > front of the house was the work team, already hitched to the
> > big sled. Whatever it was we were going to do wasn't
> > going to be a short, quick, little job. I could tell. We
> > never hitched up this sled unl ess we were going to haul a
> > big load. Pa was already up on the seat, reins in hand. I
> > reluctantly climbed up beside him. The cold was already
> > biting at me. I wasn't happy. When I was on, Pa pulled
> > the sled around the house and stopped in front of the
> > woodshed. He got off and I followed. "I think
> > we'll put on the high sideboards," he said.
> > "Here, help me." The high sideboards! It had
> > been a bigger job than I wanted to do with just the low
> > sideboards on, but whatever it was we were going to do would
> > be a lot bigger with the high side boards on.
> >
> > After we had exchanged the sideboards, Pa went into
> > the woodshed and came out with an armload of wood - the wood
> > I'd spent all summer hauling down from the mountain, and
> > then all Fall sawing into blocks and splitting. What was he
> > doing? Finally I said something. "Pa," I asked,
> > "what are you doing?" You been by the Widow
> > Jensen's lately?" he asked. The Widow Jensen lived
> > about two miles down the road. Her husband had
> > died a year or so before and left her with three children,
> > the oldest being eight. Sure, I'd been by, but so what?
> > >
> >
> > Yeah," I said, "Why?"
> >
> >
> > "I rode by just today," Pa said.
> > "Little Jakey was out digging around in the woodpile
> > trying to find a few chips. They're out of wood,
> > Matt." That was all he said and then he turned and
> > went back into the woodshed for another armload of wood. I
> > followed him. We loaded the sled so high that I began to
> > wonder if the horses would be able to pull it. Finally, Pa
> > called a halt to our loading, then we went to the smoke
> > house and Pa took down a big ham and a side of bacon. He
> > handed them to me and told me to put them in the sled and
> > wait. When he returned he was carrying a sack of flour over
> > his r ight shoulder and a smaller sack of something in his
> > left hand. "What's in the little sack?" I
> > asked. Shoes, they're out of shoes. Little Jakey just
> > had gunny sacks wrapped around his feet when he was out in
> > the woodpile this morning. I got the children a little
> > candy too. It just wouldn't be Christmas without a
> > little candy."
> >
> > We rode the two miles to Widow Jensen's pretty
> > much in silence. I tried to think through what Pa was
> > doing. We didn't have much by worldly standards. Of
> > course, we did have a big woodpile, though most of what was
> > left now was still in the form of logs that I would have to
> > saw into blocks and split before we could use it. We also
> > had meat and flour, sonwe could spare that, but I knew we
> > didn't have any money, so why was Pa buying them shoes
> > and candy? Really, why was he doing any of this? Widow
> > Jensen had closer neighbors than us; it shouldn't have
> > been our concern.
> > We came in from the blind side of the Jensen house
> > and unloaded the wood as quietly as possible, then we took
> > the meat and flour and shoes to the door. We knocked. The
> > door opened a crack and a timid voice said, "Who is
> > it?" "Lucas Miles, Ma'am, and my son, Matt,
> > could we come in for a bit?"
> >
> > Widow Jensen opened the door and let us in. She
> > had a blanket wrapped around her shoulders. The children
> > were wrapped in another and were sitting in front of the
> > fireplace by a very small fire that hardly gave off any heat
> > at all. Widow Jensen fumbled with a match and finally lit
> > the lamp.
> >
> >
> > "We brought you a few things, Ma'am,"
> > Pa said and set down the sack of flour. I put the meat on
> > the table. Then Pa handed her the sack that had the shoes
> > in it. She opened it hesitantly and took the shoes out one
> > pair at a time. There was a pair for her and one for each
> > of the children - sturdy shoes, the best, shoes that would
> > last. I watched her carefully. She bit her lower lip to
> > keep it from trembling and then tears filled her eyes and
> > started running down her cheeks. She looked up at Pa like
> > she wanted to say
> > something, but it wouldn't come out.
> >
> >
> > "We brought a load of wood too,
> > Ma'am," Pa said. He turned to me and said,
> > "Matt, go bring in enough to last awhile. Let's
> > get that fire up to size and heat this place up." I
> > wasn't the same person when I went back out to bring in
> > the wood. I had a big lump in my throat and as mu ch as I
> > hate to admit it, there were tears in my eyes too. In my
> > mind I kept seeing those three kids huddled around the
> > fireplace and their mother standing there with tears running
> > down her cheeks with so much gratitude in her heart that she
> > couldn't speak.
> > My heart swelled within me and a joy that I'd
> > never known before, filled my soul. I had given at
> > Christmas many times before, but never when it had made so
> > much difference. I could see we were literally saving the
> > lives of these people.
> >
> > I soon had the fire blazing and everyone's
> > spirits soared. The kids started giggling when Pa handed
> > them each a piece of candy and Widow Jensen looked on with a
> > smile that probably hadn't crossed her face for a long
> > time. She finally turned to us. "God bless you,"
> > she said. "I know the Lord has sent you. The children
> > and I have been praying that he would send one of his angels
> > to spare us."
> > In spite of myself, the lump returned to my throat
> > and the tears welled up in my eyes again. I'd never
> > thought of Pa in those exact terms before, but after Widow
> > Jensen mentioned it I could see that it was probably true.
> > I was sure that a better man than Pa had never walked the
> > earth. I started remembering all the times he had gone out
> > of his way for Ma and me, and many others. The list seemed
> > endless as I thought on it.
> >
> > Pa insisted that everyone try on the shoes before
> > we left. I was amazed when they all fit and I wondered how
> > he had known what sizes to get. Then I guessed that if he
> > was on an errand for the Lord that the Lord would make sure
> > he got the right sizes.
> > Tears were running down Widow Jensen's face
> > again when we stood up to leave. Pa took each of the kids
> > in his big arms and gave them a hug. They clung to him and
> > didn't want us to go. I could see that they missed
> > their Pa, and I was glad that I still had mine.
> >
> >
> > At the door Pa turned to Widow Jensen and said,
> > "The Mrs. wanted me to invite you and the children over
> > for Christmas dinner tomorrow. The turkey will be more than
> > the three of us can eat, and a man can get cantankerous if
> > he has to eat turkey for too many meals. We'll be by to
> > get you about eleven. It'll be nice to have some little
> > ones around again. Matt, here, hasn't been little for
> > quite a spell." I was the youngest. My two brothers
> > and two sisters had all married and had moved away.
> >
> >
> > Widow Jensen nodded and said, "Thank you,
> > Brother Miles. I don't have to say, May the Lord bless
> > you, I know for certain that He will."
> > Out on the sled I felt a warmth that came from deep
> > within and I didn't even notice the cold. When we had
> > gone a ways, Pa turned to me and said, "Matt, I want
> > you to know something. Your ma and me have been tucking a
> > little money away here and there all year so we could buy
> > that rifle for you, but we didn't have quite enough.
> > Then yesterday a man who owed me a little money from years
> > back came by to make things square. Your ma and me were
> > real excited, thinking that now we could get you that rifle,
> > and I started into town this morning to do just that,but on
> > the way I saw little Jakey out scratching in the woodpile
> > with his feet wrapped in those gunny sacks and I knew what I
> > had to do. Son, I spent the money for shoes and a little
> > candy for those children. I hope
> > you understand."
> >
> >
> > I understood, and my eyes became wet with tears
> > again. I understood very well, and I was so glad Pa had
> > done it. Now the rifle seemed very low on my list of
> > priorities. Pa had given me a lot more. He had given me
> > the look on Widow Jensen's face and the radiant smiles
> > of her three children.
> > For the rest of my life, Whenever I saw any of the
> > Jensens, or split a block of wood, I remembered, and
> > remembering brought back that same joy I felt riding home
> > beside Pa that night. Pa had given me much more than a rifle
> > that night, he had given me the best Christmas of my life.
> >
> >
> > Don't be too busy today. Share this inspiring
> > message. God bless you!

Author Unknown

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Faith - meekness - temperance ... 3rd and last part ...

Dec 15, 2008 11:21 am
Mood: still thinking, 246 Views

This is 3rd and last part of a continued word study on "Are my fruits showing?" - which I posted a few days ago - you can read it at this link >>> Are your fruits showing ...

7) Faith – ‘trust + believing = faith’, confidence in the testimony of another, belief, confidence, trust

opposites – fear, doubt, uncertainty, skepticism, worry, anxiety

Matthew 9:29 “Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.”

Matthew 17:20 “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

Mark 5:34 “And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague”

Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

8 ) Meekness – patient, steadfast, not harboring resentment, submissive, modest, tolerant, tender hearted

opposites – domineering, bossy, willful, arrogant, proud

Ephesians 4:2 “With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.”

Titus 3:2 “To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”

9) Temperance – self control, moderation, restraint, prudence, will power

opposites – wantonness, indulgent, unrestrained, excess

2 Peter 1:6 “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”

Philippians 4:5 “Let your moderation be known unto all men.”

You may want to read Gal 5:16-26 from the beginning again.

Here are the links to part 1 Love - joy - peace ... part 1 ... and part 2 Longsuffering - gentleness - goodness ... part 2 ...

Blessings to all!!

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Longsuffering - gentleness - goodness ... part 2 ...

Dec 15, 2008 11:10 am
Mood: thinking, 196 Views

This is part 2 - a continuance of a study from the Word on the "Are your fruits showing? I did a few days ago - here's a link if you would like to read it >> Are your fruits showing ...

4) Longsuffering – forbearance, patiently enduring trouble or offense, refraining from retaliation

opposites – impatience, restless, hasty, anger

2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

Romans 2:3 “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”

5) Gentleness – mildness combined with tenderness, compassionate, merciful, kind, meek

opposites – cruel, unkind, hard hearted, harsh, violent, offensive

Psalm 18:35 “Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.”

2 Corinthians 10:1 ”Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ.”

6) Goodness – what is beneficial, moral excellence, worth, honor, righteousness, integrity, honest, virtuous

opposites - evil, wickedness, sinfulness, corruption

Romans 15:14 “And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”

Ephesians 5:9 “For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth.”

Here are the links for part 1 >>> Love - joy - peace ... part 1 ... and for part 3 >>> Faith - meekness - temperance ... 3rd and last part ... - blessings!!!

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Love - joy - peace ... part 1 ...

Dec 15, 2008 11:01 am
Mood: teachable, 191 Views

This is a continuation of my "Are Your Fruits Showing?" post from a few days ago - defining each fruit of the Spirit from a Biblical perspective - here is the link to that post if you would like to check it out: Are your fruits showing ...

1) Love – unselfish, benevolent concern for another, strong tender affection, great fondness

opposites – hate, repulsion, disgust, bitterness, jealousy, lust, greed, lying stealing, envy

1 Corinthians 13 – NKJV - “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

Matthew 22:37-38 “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.”

2) Joy – great delight, gladness of heart, happiness

opposites – sorrow, despair, misery, depression, sadness

1 Peter 1:8 “ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.”

James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.”

3) Peace – the presence and experience of right relationships, tranquility, freedom from mental agitation, harmony

opposites – chaos, disorder, turmoil, agitation, anger

Mark 4:39 “Peace be still.”

Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Look for part 2!

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