What a wonderful thing that you want more of the fruit of the Spirit! I have prayed that God show you how to nurture an environment in which your fruit can grow. It will happen as you spend time in the presence of the Son and water your fruit with the Word. Scripture says that we inherit God’s promises with faith and patience. So just know that you already have the fruit and you will bear more fruit with patience. God bless you!

Thank you for your advice regarding making decisions. I’ve been struggling with a call God has place on my heart. I believe God is calling me to begin a ministry but I’ve been waivering back and forth like a wave being blown by the winds of doubt and fear.

The devil knows that fear of failure is one of my strongholds. So, I used your steps to sort through my emotions. When I think about what God has placed in my heart and mind, I feel peace. And as I begin working towards God’s plan…the pieces just seem to fall into place.

God clearly sent this word to me today to help me move forward. I praise him for his goodness and you for your sharing your testimony. God is truly using you to build his kingdom.

Thank you.

Just keep in mind when you stumble – there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus, and he will help you up no matter how many times you stumble. As long as you promise yourself you will never give up, you will win!

Thanks for your post! You asked me if I still buy Pepperidge Farm coconut cake. The answer is yes, but only under 2 conditions – if family is visiting and I want to share it with them, I will. Or if they aren’t and I want some, I will buy one but I will immediately slice a piece and throw the rest away so that it isn’t a temptation. A principle of martial arts is the best way to win a fight is to avoid getting into one in the first place. Because I don’t want to have to fight with myself over the cake, I will remove the temptation to eat more

I wish I could do that. If I buy something good like that, I usually do what you used to do.

I hear the Spirit talking to me, but I usually don’t listen when it comes to overeating.

Your blog is such a blessing to me… and the lyrics of that song are soooo true!!! Thank you!

God bless!
Laurie

I needed to hear this SO badly today. I have been giving into temptation lately, and have not been sticking with my diet. Now I have a “battle plan”. You are truly a blessing to me.

Love,
Heidi