Be Kind!

Every few months I get the privilege of writing an article for the online Scripture Union magazine. It really is a wonderful magazine (not just cause I write for it), because it includes many different voices on a range of relevant issues. If you want to check it out, please follow the link below - the awesome thing is that it is TOTALLY FREE!

This last week I wrote an article on 'Kindness', as I believe we can change our communities by doing the small simple things. Kindness is something that we can all do - and it has the power to make a huge difference.

The other thing about Kindness is that it is a FRUIT of God's Spirit working in us. So, if we want to know how much we are growing in our walk with Christ, we should monitor the levels of our kindness. Paul wrote:

Galatians 5:22 - But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness...

Allow God's Spirit to control your actions today - shower the world with small acts of Great Kindness.

Living in Grace
D3LM3

What is Joy?

We often misunderstand 'Joy' as being 'happy'. However it runs a lot deeper than simply being happy. Being happy is an emotional state of being, but Joy is a fruit of God's Spirit living within us. So, in a simplistic way - we can be filled with Joy, but not feel happy. It does seem strange, but I wonder how you feel about that?

Here are a few other thoughts on Joy:

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." - Galatians 5:22-23



“Joy is the by-product of obedience.” - Traditional. 

"Joy is prayer; 
joy is strength: 
joy is love; 
joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." - Mother Teresa

May you experience God's JOY in your heart today
D3LM3