Monday, February 18, 2013
My growing girl
Our precious little one is growing, growing, growing! She's already well into 2Ts as she is quite tall, and loves to pick out her own outfits. She's also learning her ABC's and how to count (which she can do on her own to 3 counting items, and prompted to 13). She continues to amaze us daily, and is such a blessing in our home!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Week 1- LOVE: 1 John 3:18
Year's Verse: Galations 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Love Verse, Week 1: 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
As I begin walking through the fruits of the Spirit, I start with "love". I am going to delve into what the Bible says about love for the month of January, starting week 1 with 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
Love means, according to Dictionairy.com, “a profoundly tender passionate affection”. This can be summarized in deep feeling, softness, caring. To “love” in word or talk is to speak words of affection, speak passionately, speak profound thoughts. It is verbal, written, and even thought. In my eyes, it is only half of love. Not quite the real thing.
The “love” of the Bible requires action and follow through. You don’t tell someone you love them and then neglect them. You don’t speak praises of someone, then do something to cause them harm. To love in deed and in truth is to follow through on your words, your thoughts. It is to extend that helping hand, to live up to your word. It is to speak a plan and actually live it.
This week, I spoke that I would do a year long Bible study on the verse in Galations. I spoke this out of LOVE and obedience to God, to study His word and to grow closer to Him. I pray that I also learn from my week 1 verse, and that I do not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. That I not only speak my intentions, but that I follow through.
Love Verse, Week 1: 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
As I begin walking through the fruits of the Spirit, I start with "love". I am going to delve into what the Bible says about love for the month of January, starting week 1 with 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
Love means, according to Dictionairy.com, “a profoundly tender passionate affection”. This can be summarized in deep feeling, softness, caring. To “love” in word or talk is to speak words of affection, speak passionately, speak profound thoughts. It is verbal, written, and even thought. In my eyes, it is only half of love. Not quite the real thing.
The “love” of the Bible requires action and follow through. You don’t tell someone you love them and then neglect them. You don’t speak praises of someone, then do something to cause them harm. To love in deed and in truth is to follow through on your words, your thoughts. It is to extend that helping hand, to live up to your word. It is to speak a plan and actually live it.
This week, I spoke that I would do a year long Bible study on the verse in Galations. I spoke this out of LOVE and obedience to God, to study His word and to grow closer to Him. I pray that I also learn from my week 1 verse, and that I do not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. That I not only speak my intentions, but that I follow through.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
2013: My One Word
2012 started off with My One Word, which was "joy". With all that happened in 2012, I had some struggles, but ultimately came out with a better understanding of joy. This year, I am doing it a little different. Instead of a word, I am choosing a verse. Galations 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."
My intention is to study one fruit per month or so, and adding in righteousness, truth, and character to round out the year.
January- love
February- joy
March- peace
April- patience
May- kindness
June- goodness
July- faithfulness
August- gentleness
September- self-control
October- righteousness
November- truth
December- character
Each week of a month I will add in a different verse, based on that month's fruit, and study it for the week. I hope to post my studies once a week-- or at least monthly, as daily just isn't feasible with my responsibilities at home.
I pray that some of you will join me on this study, and post your comments as we go. Bring it on, 2013. I am ready for you!
My intention is to study one fruit per month or so, and adding in righteousness, truth, and character to round out the year.
January- love
February- joy
March- peace
April- patience
May- kindness
June- goodness
July- faithfulness
August- gentleness
September- self-control
October- righteousness
November- truth
December- character
Each week of a month I will add in a different verse, based on that month's fruit, and study it for the week. I hope to post my studies once a week-- or at least monthly, as daily just isn't feasible with my responsibilities at home.
I pray that some of you will join me on this study, and post your comments as we go. Bring it on, 2013. I am ready for you!
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