A piece of my local church’s belief and mission statement is that we find our “greatest joy in Jesus”. Sometime little sayings like this nudge a little eye roll or an off put attitude – even though I know it is good truth. In the times when I personally reflect upon my struggles with temptation and often resulting sin, I need to remember this truth to guide me heart to the right answer, to be led by the Spirt rather then than the flesh.
Our greatest JOY is in JESUS! — not lust, sexual gratification, food, Dr. Pepper, cigarettes, the hit, the drink of alcohol, your spouse, your bestie, the new car in your driveway, the big sale, the promotion, recognition. Oh the many things we tend to seek out to find joy ! Oh may our hearts seek Him.
Galations 5: 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Galataions 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.
JESUS YOU ARE …
~ You are compassionate ~
~ You are kind ~
~You are gentle ~
~ You are forgiving ~
~ You are loyal ~
~ You are embracing ~
~ You are truth ~
~ You are graceful and merciful ~
~ You are loving ~
~ You are with me ~
Rescued Identity 