Posts with the tag “surrendered”

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." – Galatians 5:22-23    The writer of Hebrews reminds us that our primary focus shouldn’t be on this temporary life but rather on the eternal home we have with God. This perspective helps us live purposefully, knowing that our mission on earth is to please and serve Him. Whil...  Read More

"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." - Matthew 5:5    What does it mean to be gentle? When we hear this word, it might bring to mind someone who's soft-spoken or mild. But the gentleness that the Bible talks about goes deeper than that.  In fact, the Greek word for gentleness, “praus,” is one of those words that's difficult to translate into English. It’s used in a few differe...  Read More

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." - Romans 12:1   Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly please the Lord? In Romans 12:1, Paul unveils the secret of sacrifice—a key principle that has the power to transform our lives. Paul urges believers to present...  Read More