“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.”
Galatians 5:22-23 MSG – A verse of the day from the Bible presented in Eugene Peterson’s contemporary version called The Message. Accompanied by a personal reflection below.
Wow! That is everything that I would wish for myself! Â Wouldn’t you also want the same? Â Well, it is possible, because Paul has lived it, and writes to exhort others about it. Â We don’t live this Christian life in order to appear better than others or feel good or show off or lord over others because we’re so full of righteous indignation. Â Nay, we live this Christian life in order to experience the fullness of joy that is ours for the taking: Â a life filled with much “fruit” and everything else that Paul describes above. Â Would that we would embrace this life-style with a passion!
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