Category Archives: Blessings

Blessings of Heart Music

May 27, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

Don’t be drunk with wine,

because that will ruin your life.

Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,

singing psalms and hymns

and spiritual songs among yourselves,

and making music to the Lord in your hearts.

Ephesians 5:18-19

Blessings Of Understanding What The Lord Wants You To Do

May 26, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

So be careful how you live.

Don’t live like fools,

but like those who are wise.

Make the most of every opportunity

in these evil days.

Don’t act thoughtlessly,

but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Ephesians 4:15-17

Blessings of Being Tenderhearted

May 25, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

Get rid of all bitterness,

rage,

anger,

harsh words,

and slander,

as well as all types of evil behavior.

Instead, be kind to each other,

tenderhearted,

forgiving one another,

just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:31-32

Blessings of Encouragement

May 24, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

Don’t use foul or abusive language.

Let everything you say be good and helpful,

so that your words will be an encouragement

to those who hear them.

Ephesians 4:29

Blessings of Releasing Anger

May 23, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…”don’t sin by letting anger control you.”

Don’t let the sun go down

while you are still angry,

for anger gives a foothold to the devil.

Ephesians 4:26-27

Blessings of Renewal

May 22, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.

Put on your new nature,

created to be like God—

truly righteous and holy.

Ephesians 4:23-24

Blessings of Speaking Truth in Love

May 21, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…speak the truth in love,

growing in every way more and more like Christ…

Ephesians 4:15

Blessings of Gentleness

May 20, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…lead a life worthy of your calling,

for you have been called by God.

Always be humble and gentle.

Be patient with each other,

making allowance for each other’s faults

because of your love.

Ephesians 4:1-2

Blessings of Life and Power

May 19, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

May you experience the love of Christ,

though it is too great to understand fully.

Then you will be made complete

with all the fullness

of life and power

that comes from God.

Ephesians 3:19

Blessings Of All-Encompassing Love

May 18, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…Christ will make his home in your hearts

as you trust in him.

Your roots will grow down into God’s love

and keep you strong.

And may you have the power to understand,

as all God’s people should,

how wide,

how long,

how high,

and how deep his love is.

Ephesians 3:17-18

(Reunion following Lamby’s month-long absence

for repair at the stuffed animal hospital)

Along the way