But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Galatians 5:22
The definition of gentleness: free from harshness, sternness. soft, delicate and moderate.
Wonderful qualities for us as Christians to demonstrate our love for Jesus and others.
There is an old quote “We catch more flies with honey than vinegar.”
The Bible says, Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Galatians 5:22
In God’s Word we are told that we can have joy in every situation. The joy of the Lord is my strength. when we have trusted in Jesus as our Savior, we have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. He gives us joy.
Joy is listed as the second fruit of the spirit. If you are lacking joy, feel lonely, fearful or depressed, ask Jesus to help you return to the joy you can have by trusting in Him.
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
You don’t have to go to church, it is a privilege to go to church to worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Remember 2020 when we could not go? In some countries people still cannot go to church and worship freely. We are so blessed in America to be able to go to the church of our choice and worship wherever and whenever we want.
Are you not going because it is more comfortable to stay home? If you can get out, you are not sick, not taking care of someone who is ill or you are working, then you should go to church.
Many people today are worried about where they will live, their job and many other things that are beyond their control.
God has many promises in His Word. This verse is one of them. If you are constantly worried about things, it is a lack of trust in God.
Seek Him first and He promises that you will always have your needs met. Not necessarily your wants.
If you have had a problem with worrying, ask God to forgive you and ask Him to help you trust fully in Him to meet your needs.
Sometimes we are in a place where we can not pray. We may be ill depressed or discouraged. Maybe we are in the middle of something that is sinful. God knows all of our problems and He is waiting for us to pray.
Be honest with God. He has the answer. Tell Him that you do not feel like praying and ask the Holy Spirit to pray for you. The Bible tells us that Jesus is making intercession for us. We can’t hide our thoughts from God.
But, thank Him for loving you and understanding. God wants our praise even when we are unable to pray.
Soon the time of prayer will return and our relationship with God will be even better.
You may have a beautiful home or you may be living in a place of poverty. You may not have a home at all and have no earthly possessions. Whatever you have or wherever you live will not matter when you get to Heaven.
How do we lay up treasures in Heaven? We must be sure we are going there by trusting in Jesus for forgiveness of sin.
Obedience to God’s Word. Loving God with all your heart and loving one another.
Telling others about salvation. There is a crown for soul winners. All our treasure in Heaven we can lay at Jesus feet. He is the One who is worthy of all our love, devotion and treasure.
May God bless you today. Happy Mother’s Day to all who have the joy of being a Mother.
This day may bring some sadness to those who have not been able to have children. May God bless you and bring a special blessing into your life today.
The Bible verse today is a prayer that God will bless you and may His face shine on you all.
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother’s Day a national holiday to be celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May. He recognized that mothers are the backbone of society.
The Bible tells us to train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.
Your Mom is the biggest influence in your life since childhood. Tomorrow is a great opportunity to honor her and tell her thank you, if you are blessed to have her still with you. If she has passed on, honor her memory.
Children need from their moms, a good example. First she must love the Lord with all her heart.
Then next, she must show respect and love for her husband.
Children who have a good example set before the feel love and security no matter what the circumstance around them.
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 21:10-12
Mother, you have the greatest blessing from God, next to your salvation, in your children. Today, even if they have disappointed you or seem to be a burden, remember that God gave them to you to bring them up to serve Him.
Sometimes it is hard and feels like an impossible job, but God is with you to give you wisdom, grace and love for them.
So today, give them your time, kind words and a special hug. You have the greatest gift in them.
Center for Evangelists 
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