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The fruit of the spirit is  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and SELF CONTROL.  Galatians 5:22-23  Have you seen these videos where parents place a treat in front of their child and tell them they cannot eat it until they are told to. The parent walks away and the child is videoed while they look at the tempting treat. What would you do? Would you eat the treat as soon as your parent walked away or would you have self control and wait? Self control is a super important attribute to have and to practice. Where have you been lacking self control? With your words or with food? Does your self control lead you to make good decisions? Do you give into peer pressure? If you lack self control, ask God to help you and then make one good decision at a time. It takes 27 times to build a habit so start today. <>< LMW  Follow us on  FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM  and  TWITTER  for daily encouragement.  We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on  FACEBOOK  AND  IN

The fruit of the spirit is  Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, GENTLENESS and self control.  Galatians 5:22-23  Have you ever tried to blow bubbles and it wouldn't work because you were blowing too hard? If you are more gentle it usually works. That is how it is with our words and actions. Many times, gentleness can mend relations and bring about better outcomes. Always choose to be gentle over being harsh. It will pay off in the long run. If your parents ask you to do something...think before you respond. Respond with gentleness and see how it improves the relationship.  Follow us on  FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM  and  TWITTER  for daily encouragement.  We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on  FACEBOOK  AND  INSTAGRAM www.girlsthinkpink.org

The fruit of the spirit is  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.  Galatians 5:22-23  How are you a faithful friend? What does faithfulness mean to you? Can your friends rely on you? Do you gossip? Can you parents trust you? These are some important questions to ask yourself when thinking about how faithful you are in your relationships. Always remember that God is faithful to you no matter what.   <><  LMW   Follow us on  FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM  and  TWITTER  for daily encouragement.  We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on  FACEBOOK  AND  INSTAGRAM www.girlsthinkpink.org

The fruit of the spirit is  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, GOODNESS, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.  Galatians 5:22-23  “Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.” John Wesley What does it mean to do good and is this a regular part of your life? Today is the day to start doing more good. It is also important to reflect upon the goodness of God. Listen to this song to help center yourself.  Goodness of God (Bethel) Youtube   Follow us on  FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM  and  TWITTER  for daily encouragement.  We also have a super cool  PINTEREST PAGE . We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on  FACEBOOK  AND  INSTAGRAM

The fruit of the spirit is  love, joy, peace, patience, KINDNESS, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.  Galatians 5:22-23  Have you ever been surprised by the random act of kindness of a stranger? Did it turn your day around? I encourage you to do a random act of kindness today. If you are having trouble figuring out what to do, as a friend or parent for help. You can also pray about it. Have a KIND day!!  Follow us on  FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM  and  TWITTER  for daily encouragement.  We also have a super cool  PINTEREST PAGE . We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on  FACEBOOK  AND  INSTAGRAM

The fruit of the spirit  is love, joy, peace, PATIENCE, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Galatians 5:22-23  Where do you lack patience? Did you know that a lack a patience is a result of wanting things to happen at your pace for your own good? A lack of patience is actually rooted in selfishness and can also be a sign of not trusting a person or God. It is important to be patient with both people and God just the way God is patient with you. When you find yourself being impatient, take a deep breath and think about the big picture. Ask God to help you and you will be amazed at how much calmer you will be.  Follow us on  FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM  and  TWITTER  for daily encouragement.  We also have a super cool  PINTEREST PAGE . We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on  FACEBOOK  AND  INSTAGRAM

The fruit of the spirit is  love, joy, PEACE, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.  Galatians 5:22-23  Are you lacking peace? Ask for it. Pursue it. Be someone who brings peace. Be honest before God about what you are lacking peace about. There is a kind of peace that passes all understanding and it comes only from God. I pray you find that peace and pursue it always. <>< LMW Follow us on  FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM  and  TWITTER  for daily encouragement.  We also have a super cool  PINTEREST PAGE . We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on  FACEBOOK  AND  INSTAGRAM

The fruit of the spirit  is love, JOY peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Galatians 5:22-23  What is JOY? Is it just being happy? No- it is much deeper than a single emotion. Joy is spiritual and less common than happiness. It is most recognizable when you are waling closely with the Lord and leaning in to the confidence that you are never alone and God is at work in your life.  How have you experienced joy today? For me, I found joy in the gentleness breeze that blew on this beautiful day. It has been a long week and God's creation always reminds me of His presence in my life. Bring outside always brings me joy and a closeness to God.  Happiness is circumstantial but JOY is something deep within your heart like the childhood song I sang at camp. I have the joy, joy, joy, joy, Down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart, I have the joy, joy, joy, joy, Down in my heart, (where?) Down in my heart to stay.

The fruit of the spirit is LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Galatians 5:22-23  How are you loving others today? I don't want to miss an important opportunity to discuss LOVE during this powerful time in history. We have seen how a lack of love has greatly caused harmed to people of color. I challenge you to take a good look at your heart and your actions. Do you treat all people with the same kind of love? The kind of love that God has shown you? The kind of love that God continues to show you. Walking in the Spirit means choosing LOVE each and every day. It requires intentionality, prayer and humility to put others above yourself.  I encourage you to journal or write a prayer of repentance. Recently, I posted this historic confession and I pray it will be helpful to you as your pray and search your heart. <>< LMW   Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obe

The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Galatians 5:22-23  Join us on a 9 day journey through the fruit of the Spirit. We will start with LOVE. Stay tuned for our first post and get ready to explore what it means to show LOVE today!  Follow us on FACEBOOK ,  INSTAGRAM and TWITTER for daily encouragement.  We also have a super cool PINTEREST PAGE . We also have THINK PINK EN ESPAÑOL on FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM

A PRAYER FOR SAFETY As fear and anger grip many, a prayer for safety is warranted. From protestors to law enforcement officials, it's important to ask God for wisdom, love and care for all: Lord, I pray for protestors who are making their voices heard. I pray for men and women in uniform who are serving in my communities and in communities throughout America. In addition to wisdom, I pray for justice, love, compassion and care to take root inside of each person. I pray that You keep the peace and that You keep everyone safe. Lord, please give wisdom to protestors and law enforcement, alike. Please allow us to see one another as You see us. Thank You for Your love for us all. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. https://insider.pureflix.com/prayer-faith/5-prayers-america-desperately-needs-right-now

A PRAYER FOR OUR LEADERS Our mayors, governors and federal leaders need our prayer, especially as they deal with the tough decisions and situations unfolding in locations across the nation. Prayer isn't something we offer only to those we agree with; invocations are meant for all. Let's take a moment to pray for our leaders: Lord, I pray for my mayor, governor, the president and Congress. I pray for those in power — men and women who are faced with intensely-difficult situations. I pray that You give them the right words, that You motivate them to the right actions and that You fill them with wisdom, Lord. Please be with our leaders as they journey through this difficult time. In Jesus' name, Amen. https://insider.pureflix.com/prayer-faith/5-prayers-america-desperately-needs-right-now

A PRAYER FOR PEACE & UNITY We desperately need prayers for peace and unity right now. Consider taking a moment to start the day or end it with  an invocation for God to heal our land : Lord, I know You are the author of peace, love and goodness. Yet we see so much hatred, chaos and instability around us. God, I just pray for peace and unity in our nation, in my state and in my town/village/city. Please temper minds and reach hearts; please reach people in their deepest need and help them to feel the profound peace only You can offer. Lord, we need revival and peace. Please shower our land with it. In Jesus' name, Amen. https://insider.pureflix.com/prayer-faith/5-prayers-america-desperately-needs-right-now

A PRAYER FOR JUSTICE "Justice" is a word on the minds of many these days — and it's an essential area in which we need to be praying: Lord, we know You are a God of justice. We pray that You would bring justice for everyone involved in this situation. We pray for justice for George Floyd and his family. We pray for justice surrounding the treatment of all Americans, and we pray for justice amid any other crimes surrounding this situation. Please help us to see justice through Your eyes, and we pray for all those making decisions in this arena — that You would guide them. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. https://insider.pureflix.com/prayer-faith/5-prayers-america-desperately-needs-right-now

PRAYER FOR GOD'S LENSES Jesus' command that we  love God and others  calls us to see the world as He does. This is a tall order, but embedded in the process is an ability to see people the way the Lord does. The following is a personal prayer for clarity that we all need right now: Lord, please guide me and help me to see others as You do. Rather than taking my cues from the culture around me or from other people, please clear the fog of chaos and allow me to see every man, woman and child the way You do. You created us all in Your image, and I ask that You open my heart and mind and allow me to see people in the same light. Please bring us healing. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. https://insider.pureflix.com/prayer-faith/5-prayers-america-desperately-needs-right-now

A PRAYER FOR GRIEF Millions of people across America are grieving, as pain and chaos continue to take root. Let's offer a prayer for grief: Lord, please help us as a people. Please guide us toward You. Please give peace and Your love to anyone struggling and suffering right now. There is so much pain, frustration and sadness. I pray for the family and loved ones of George Floyd. I pray for our communities, which are reeling from tragedy. I pray for those who feel discounted, disconnected and downtrodden. Lord, we ask for Your peace and strength as we journey through these times. Please ease the grief of every person who is struggling to comprehend these circumstances and events. We ask for Your healing touch. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. https://insider.pureflix.com/prayer-faith/5-prayers-america-desperately-needs-right-now