We were like children; we were slaves to the basic spiritual principles4:3 Or powers; also in 4:9. of this world.4But when the right time came, God sent his Son,

Where is that joyful and grateful spirit you felt then? I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible. 16Have I now become your enemy because I am telling you the truth?

The son of the slave wife was born in a human attempt to bring about the fulfillment of God’s promise.

What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross,6:14 Or Because of him. my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to grow as you desire, remove from me my worldly desires. Allow you Joy and Peace to be my guide and your Truth to be my protection. Keep me from pushing your plan out of your design and place your Love in me as designed so your fruits rest well with me. May I only honor you and not own your plan that passes thru me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen