Devin - Galatians 5

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. (Galatians 5:16-18 BOOKS)

Simply said......Walk in the spirit!!

Gina - John15:17

This is what I command you: that you love one another. (John 15:17 AMP)

Lately I've been moved to get back to the basics.   We can easily get caught up in people pleasing and being motivated by the approval of others.  

Love is a simple over used word but it is so powerful.   Jesus said that the greatest thing is love.  He calls us to love all people and to put love in action.  

When is the last time you really loved someone?  

How long has it been since you considered someone else over yourself?

Gina - Isaiah 26:4

Trust in the Lord forever; he will always protect us. (Isaiah 26:4 GNTD)

Love his word!!!   It is such truth that gods got my back and I have no need to worry.   I will not waste my energy fretting about anything.  I will trust my god wth my life that he has given me.   I am his and he is mine.  I want to be forever faithful to my god who loves me and gave his life for me.  

Livia - James 4:8

Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners! Purify your hearts, you hypocrites! (James 4:8 GNTD) 

 

Livia typed:

Come near god and he will come near you. It means ask for god and you will receive him. But if you don't ask he won't force you. 

Wash your hands you sinners is  to ask for forgiveness and to clean your hearts. 

Purify your hearts you hypocrites, is  actually to know god and then to say you  you don't. 

Kadin - Philippians 4:6

Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. (Philippians 4:6 GNTD)

Kadin said this means DONT WORRY. But instead PRAY!!!

This verse has helped Kadin to not think about things coming up but rather to live in the present.   God helps him to stay focused and gives him peace.  

God calms Kadins heart and helps him to relax knowing god is in control.  

Good word K-Diddy!

Livia - John 14:6

Jesus answered him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me. (John 14:6 GNTD)

Livia encouraged us to memorize this verse and to be ready to share this good news.   Jesus brings life to us and without him we are nothing.  

We have hope and we have the way to share this life with other people...

We are blessed - 

Livia - Deuteronomy 15:6

The Lord will bless you, as he has promised. You will lend money to many nations, but you will not have to borrow from any; you will have control over many nations, but no nation will have control over you. (Deuteronomy 15:6 GNTD)

This message was to the Israelites.   Is this true of Israel today? yes! However, at the beginning it was not - they were over thrown and were very much dependant on others.  It's a good example for our country as well , and well that's a whole other conversation!   Lol. 

Liv spun this on our own lives this morning.   She suggested that God makes promises to us and we don't always see it right away.  He's working for us even when we can't see it!!