In Galatians 5:22-23 – the “Fruit of the Spirit” text – the NIV translates patience as forbearance and the KJV translates it as longsuffering. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus shows both longsuffering with respect to His imminent suffering and death as well as forbearance with His drowsy disciples.
The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience Read More »
God our Father, You promise to hear our prayers, whether spoken or even too deep for words. During these Lenten days, breathe the breath of Your Spirit into our mouths, that we learn to pray without ceasing; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!
Instant change? What do we want to change…which rut do we need to get out of? How do we change our lives and what is the process? Thank the Lord for His presence – His fire changes things! And we are baptized with the fire of God – His very presence.
How God Changes Us Read More »
