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It is my hope that by reading this daily you will grow in your walk with Christ and knowledge of scriptures and be set free from any struggles in your life that are weighing you down. Be blessed to be a blessing.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

The Two J's



But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. Galatians 5:22

This is not a writing about a singing duo. The two ‘letter j’ words I am referring to in this writing are judging and jealously. Both stink, pure, plain and simple. I have struggled with both. If you want to have a victorious life in Christ you need to learn how to deal with both of these things that do not bring you closer to the kingdom.

You may feel cheated because someone has less financial struggles than you or a better house. Maybe you judge folks wrongly before you know their whole story say someone overweight or dressed poorly. It could be you are a jealous grandparent who wishes you had more time with your grandchild and compare yourself to other grandparent. You could be jealous of another's success. The list of topics for jealously and judging is endless. 

Try to not go to either area. Practice love and the fruits of the spirit listed in the verse for today. Jealously and judgment come from the pit of hell and they are designed to create division and hatred. Don’t even go there. Pray God to give you a transformed heart if you suffer with either. 

PRAYER: I know Lord when I have ever judged someone or had a twinge of jealousy it is totally not right and I hate doing so help me stop. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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