Tag Archives: Fruit of the Spirit
Feeding The Spirit ~
When you feed the flesh,
to sin you’ll be a slave
for the things of the world
you will desire and crave.
You will partake in evil,
corrupted you will be
from the lusts of the flesh
you’ll never be set free.
When you feed the Spirit,
good fruit you’ll produce
and from the world’s hold
you’ll finally be let loose.
For when to the Spirit,
good things you generate
He will lead and guide you
straight to the narrow gate.
When you feed the flesh,
you will energize it . . .
to reap that which is not
of the Holy Spirit!
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Galatians 6:8
For he that soweth to his flesh
shall of the flesh reap corruption;
but he that soweth to the Spirit
shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
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I Walk In The Spirit ~
I walk in the Spirit,
I look straight ahead
for it is by God . . .
that my feet are being led.
He tells me when to turn,
to the left or the right
He guides my path
with His Word and His Light.
I walk in the Spirit,
I leave the flesh behind
and let Him influence
the thoughts in my mind.
He tells me to produce,
all the good fruit
with the promise in me
they will take root.
I walk in the Spirit.
I let Him be in control
for I know He is . . .
the guardian of my soul!
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This I say then,
Walk in the Spirit,
and ye shall not fulfill
the lust of the flesh.
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Good Fruit Bearing ~
For good fruit to grow,
you will need patience
so to all you will be . . .
polite and gracious.
You will need to be,
caring and loving
so to all you will be . . .
generous and giving.
For good fruit to grow,
you will need self-control
so to all you will be . . .
a gentle, kind soul.
You will need to be,
charitable and helpful
so to all you will be . . .
courteous and graceful.
Good fruit bearing,
is impossible to do
unless the Holy Spirit . . .
produces them in you!
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
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Grow In Grace ~
If we’re to grow in grace,
we need to be willing
to receive in our lives
the Holy Spirit’s filling.
For the fruit that He has,
will only start to grow
the more about His power
we understand and know.
If we’re to be productive,
we need more than milk
for it is the meat of the Word
that will go down like silk.
For, it will ease our fears
sooth all of our doubt
for faith without grace
has no where to sprout.
Growing in grace,
we must make a priority
so that our knowledge . . .
in Jesus has clarity!
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But grow in grace,
and in the knowledge
of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now
and for ever. Amen.
For when for the time ye ought
to be teachers, ye have need that
one teach you again which be the
first principles of the oracles of God;
and are become such as have need
of milk, and not of strong meat.
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Understanding God’s Will ~
If you are searching,
to understand God’s will
you must be willing
to wait and be still.
For, into His image,
you’ll first be conformed
so your heart of stone
can be transformed.
If you are searching,
to comprehend God’s will
then with the Holy Spirit
your life you must fill.
Then with the good fruit,
your faith will start to grow
and they will lead you . . .
in the way you should go.
If you are investigating,
what God’s will is for you
obey Him in everything
that you say or do!
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And whatsoever ye do in word
or deed, do all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to
God and the Father by him.
But be ye doers of the word,
and not hearers only,
deceiving your own selves.
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A Peaceful Life ~
A peaceful mind,
is full of calm
the Word of God
is its healing balm.
It frets not about,
what may be
for Lord it puts
its trust in Thee.
A peaceful heart,
is full of ease
for with sin
it does not tease.
It’s not to the world,
even slightly conformed
instead in Jesus its been
completely transformed.
A peaceful life,
is a life worth living
for it knows to pray
for every single thing!
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Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests
be made known unto God.
These things I have
spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against
such there is no law.”
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Fruit Of Our Faith ~
Within each of us,
the Holy Spirit resides . . .
and the fruit of our faith
needs to be daily applied.
But, we must feel the fire,
the burning of desire
to call upon His strength
so His might we’ll acquire.
Then we’ll be loving,
in all things we’ll have peace
and our joy and happiness
will be natural to release.
To have God like patience,
we must learn to be kind
then gentleness will flow
from our hearts and minds.
We need to let humility,
guide us to being meek
by not forgetting His power
each day we must seek.
The Holy Spirit abides,
in every one of us . . .
and to produce much fruit
in Jesus we need to trust!
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I am the vine, ye are the branches:
He that abideth in me, and I in him,
the same bringeth forth much fruit:
for without me ye can do nothing.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against
such there is no law.”
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A Humble, Meek Heart ~
A humble heart,
a meek attitude
is something
we need to exude.
Pleasant and nice,
gentle and mild
are the attributes
of being God’s child.
A quiet spirit,
a composed mood
one that is polite
and never rude.
Decent and modest,
tactful and discreet
willing to let their ego
take the backseat.
A humble heart,
a soul quiet . . .
are the fruits of
the Holy Spirit!
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But let it be the hidden
man of the heart, in that
which is not corruptible,
even the ornament of a
meek and quiet spirit,
which is in the sight of God
of great price.
But the fruit of the Spirit
is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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No Laws Against ~
Everyday there seems to be,
more rules, new laws . . .
mandates unbelievable
filled with plenty of flaws.
But, I know of some things,
there are no laws against . . .
for they’re not made up by man
but, Holy Spirit dispensed.
They distribute faith,
gentleness they allot
they give us temperance
when our nerves are shot.
They provide to us love,
joy they daily release
into our souls they render
the promise of eternal peace.
They help us to be meek,
by filling us with goodness
making it easier for us
to show others kindness.
Into each of us these fruit,
the Holy Spirit instills . . .
unlike the laws of man . . .
there’s no spending pork or frills!
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Remember Me Lord ~
Remember me oh God,
for all the good I’ve done
for all the things I say . . .
about the love of Your Son.
Remember my good works,
the seeds I have sown
the hope I have brought
as faith in You was grown.
Remember my acts and deeds,
done out of hope and charity
to bring into a lost soul
the gift of eternal certainty.
Remember my many prayers,
for all of mankind
how much I wanted them
Your mercy and grace to find.
Remember me oh, God,
for all the good I say and do
how in this evil world I still . . .
unashamedly speak up for You!
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Think upon me, my God,
for good, according to all
that I have done for this people.
Let the words of my mouth,
and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in thy sight,
O Lord, my strength,
and my redeemer.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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The Evidence Of Charity ~
Justified by faith,
the good works we do
when Jesus we follow
the Gospel of You.
From works of the law,
we are no longer bound
now that our salvation
in You we have found.
Justified by faith,
to produce good fruit
when in You, Lord
they grow and take root.
Then kindness will be,
out of our hearts flowing
as acts of mercy
we continue showing.
Justified by faith,
the evidence of . . .
good works of charity
because Jesus we love!
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What doth it profit, my brethren,
though a man say he hath faith,
and have not works?
can faith save him?
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Working Out My Salvation ~
Lord, may I continue,
to act on and work out
my salvation until . . .
I’ve not one ounce of doubt.
No doubt You won’t do,
in my life Your good pleasure
so I may discover
Your mercy is without measure.
Lord may I remain,
in Your Word submersed
until I’m completely
schooled and well versed.
Versed in Your love and grace,
the daily care for my soul
so that Your will for my life
will keep me in control.
Lord, may I with holy fear,
use care and due diligence
to work out my salvation . . .
with a trembling willingness!
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Wherefore, my beloved,
as ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only,
but now much more in my
absence, work out your own
salvation with fear and trembling.
For it is God which worketh
in you both to will and to
do of his good pleasure.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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If More People Would ~
If more people would say,
what they’d too like to hear . . .
less in this world would be
for us to dread and fear.
If more people would think,
about others feelings . . .
more gentle they would be
in their daily dealings.
If more people would act,
more helpful and thoughtful
less our world would be
so unfriendly and hostile.
If more people would engage,
in words considerate and kind
less anger and bitterness
in this world would we find.
If more people would do,
what they’d too like done
more hearts for Jesus . . .
could for Him be won!
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Therefore all things
whatsoever ye would
that men should do
to you, do ye even so
to them: for this is the
law and the prophets.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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For Jesus Created ~
Hand molded by God,
for Jesus ~ created
knowing by the world
we would be hated.
Old man to new one,
awarded a rebirth
good works to do
here on the earth.
Guided and led,
by Spirit of knowledge
to His power and might
there is no stoppage.
Bearing good fruit,
full of God’s goodness
tempered with patience
of our faithfulness.
Created by God,
by His own hands . . .
the intricate design
of His eternal plans!
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For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto
good works, which God hath
before ordained that we
should walk in them.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Sandpaper Christians ~
Sandpaper Christians,
grate on your nerves . . .
their abrasive thoughts
they don’t conserve.
Raspy and rough,
full of harshness
need God to replace
their heart of hardness.
Sandpaper Christians,
rub the wrong way
thinking not before
the words they say.
Like an emery board,
that’s lost its grit
forget they are filled
with the Holy Spirit.
Sandpaper Christians,
gruff and so bold
need to learn just how
their peace to hold.
Outspoken and snarly,
their words are brutal
need to seek how to make
their lips more fruitful.
Sandpaper Christians,
on the nerves grate . . .
need God’s wisdom
to set them straight!
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He that is void of wisdom
despiseth his neighbour:
but a man of understanding
holdeth his peace.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Hearts In Harmony ~
Hearts in harmony,
have the same tone
for they know Jesus
their sins did atone.
Hearts in unity,
have the same feeling
for they know His grace
brings inner healing.
Hearts in unison,
have the same pitch
for they know His love
makes the poor rich.
Hearts in cohesion,
have the same flavor
for they know the hope
of having a Savior.
Hearts in harmony,
have the same melody
for they know their future
will be heavenly!
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Fulfil ye my joy,
that ye be likeminded,
having the same love,
being of one accord,
of one mind.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Put On Your Grace Face ~
When other people’s walls,
you cannot bring down
and all they offer you
is a big, grumpy frown.
Put on your grace-face,
give them a smile
despite if they remain
to you hostile
When other people’s defenses,
you can’t break through
and bitter, cranky words
they throw at you.
But on your grace-face,
and to them be kind
even if they don’t pay
you back any mind.
When other people’s coldness,
you cannot penetrate
put on your grace-face . . .
and let Jesus’ love radiate!
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And be ye kind one to another,
tenderhearted,
forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ’s sake
hath forgiven you.
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The Reason for My Hope
I believe in God,
in all of His glorious creation
I believe He made the heavens
and the earth's foundation.I believe that man,
came from but dust
I believe it's God's image
He puts into all of us.I believe that Satan,
is the cause for our fallen state
I believe it's still his lies
he uses on us to trap and bait.I believe that man's heart,
has always been cold and callous
I believe it's full of deceit
filled with ungodly malice.I believe in Jesus,
God's only begotten Son
I believe He died and rose again
for the sins of everyone.I believe in redemption,
from our wicked, evil ways
I believe it's the blood of the Lamb
that washes our sins away.I believe in God's love,
I believe in His grace
I believe one day
God's judgement all will face.I believe in Heaven,
I also believe in hell . . .
I believe for eternity it's where
the unsaved will dwell.I believe in the hope,
Jesus imparts in me
I believe all can be saved
if these truth they'd just see!~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peter 3:15
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and be ready always to give an answer to
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I will not be shaken,
nothing can rattle me
not even my own death
will take me, Lord from Thee.I will not tremble,
I have nothing to fear
even if I'm all alone
God is always near.I will not waiver,
on my Rock, I will stand
if I was to stumble
in His grace I will land.I will not be moved,
nothing can take away
the love I have for Jesus
from His ways I'll not stray.I will not be shaken,
nothing will take from me
the peace, faith and hope
I have dear Lord, in Thee!~~~~~~~
Psalm 62:1-2
"Truly my soul waiteth upon God:
from him cometh my salvation.
"He only is my rock and my salvation;
he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved."King James Version
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~ Who I am in CHRIST ~
Who am I in Christ?
I am fearfully
and wonderfully made
I am His new creation
I am predestined
I am chosen
I am adopted
I am a son of God
I am God's child
I am a child of light
I am a child of day
I am God's bride
I am God's clay
I am God's future
I am God's hope
I am alive to God
I am destined
I am called~~~~~~~~~~~
I am loved
I am bought with a price
I am redeemed
I am set free from sin
I am joined to the Lord
I am alive by grace
I am justified
I am forgiven
I am sanctified
I am reconciled
I am transformed
I am renewed
I am made perfect
I am dead to sin~~~~~~~~~~~
I am a slave to righteousness
I am baptized with the Holy Spirit
I am a partner of Christ, Jesus
I am His temple
I am His building
I am His field
I am His branch
I am His follower
I am His fellow worker
I am His ambassador
I am the salt of the earth
I am the light of the world
I am sober-minded and watchful
I am armed
I am His warrior
I am His friend~~~~~~~~~~~
I am being trained in righteousness
I am created for good works
I am a doer of the word
I am kind
I am humble
I am meek
I am patient
I am loving
I am fruitful
I am steadfast
I am gentle
I am faithful
I am never alone
I am never hungry
I am never thirsty~~~~~~~~~~~
I am sealed for the day of redemption
I am called to eternal glory
I am the aroma of Christ to God
I am crucified with Christ
I am not ashamed
I am a sinner
I am forgiven
I am born again
and I am going to heaven!Who are you without Christ?
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~ Throughout the Old and New Testament
we can find Scriptures that let us know who we are in Jesus ~Copyright 2013
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