Eword for KIDz
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Hi This is Dorette Schaal with an encouraging word for kids today! I hope you are learning that the fruit of the spirit can operate in you. Because the Spirit of God lives inside of us once we accept Jesus into our heart, you can demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit. I hope you are encouraged today.
I love the scriptures that talk about Jesus loving children, and calling them to His side. He says that everyone should come to Him in childlike faith. There is a big difference between being childish and child like. You’ve probably been both! There are times when you acted “childishly” when you didn’t get what you wanted and you pouted or threw a fit (adults sometimes do that too!) You’ve probably been “child like” too, when you look at the world and see wonder and excitement, and catch the important details that adults often miss. I have known people who get irritated when kids are around. Aren’t you glad God is not that way? He is fully good and a gentleman to the MAX. He doesn’t have to try to be good, it is just who He is. He doesn’t have to try to be gentle, gentleness is at the core of His being. Don’t you just love being around someone like that? Well, guess what? God loves hanging out with you too. He doesn’t get embarrassed when you get excited about little things. He wishes we adults would live with the same joy for life that you have. Since we know God loves hanging out with you, why not do it more often. Find a way to have that goodness and gentleness rub off on you. You’ve heard your parents say that who you hang around with is who you become. I can tell you’re looking more like Jesus everyday!
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