Teaching Children About God

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 22:6       

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Fruit of the Spirit:  Teaching children about the Lord and what it means to be a child of God will give them the good foundation they need. We can also explain each of the Fruits of the Spirit, but even better, we can demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit in the way we live.

Life’s Instruction Manual

Verse of the Day:  Proverbs 3:1-2     

Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.                                                  

Fruit of the Spirit: When we live our lives according to God’s commands and keep His Word in our heart we can avoid many problems and live a long, Peaceful and prosperous life.

The Never Changing Word of God

Verse of the Day: Matthew 24:35      

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.           

Fruit of the Spirit: God’s Word will never change, it is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We can rely on His promises and knowing and trusting in His word give us Peace and Joy.

Earnestly Seek God

Verse of the Day:  Psalm 63:1           

You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

Fruit of the Spirit:  When you seek God with all of your heart you will find Him and your relationship with Him will grow. As you grow closer to God and begin to live for Him the Fruit of the Spirit will be evident in your life.                 

Morning Routines

Verse of the Day:  Psalm 143:8         

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.  Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.                                                  

Fruit of the Spirit: Beginning your day with God and His Word allows you to face the day with Peace and Joy in your heart. 

Praise God!

Verse of the Day:  Psalm 150:6         

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.      

Fruit of the Spirit: If things are going well, praise God. If things aren’t going well, praise Him anyway. Praise God through faith, with love and joy for His goodness and mercy.

Wisdom and Understanding

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 1:5         

The wise hear them and grow in wisdom; those with understanding gain guidance.       

Fruit of the Spirit: The Book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings and instructions on how to live a godly life and to guide all people in what is right, just, and fair. When we gain wisdom and understanding and are walking with Jesus the Fruit of the Spirit will be evident in our lives.

Pray Together

Verse of the Day:  Matthew 18:20     

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.   

Fruit of the Spirit: Pray for your friends and with your friends. Pray that they would have Love, Joy, and Peace in their lives. Pray that they would be able to be Patient and Kind when dealing with others. Pray for them to act with Gentleness and Self-control in all situations. Pray that their Faithfulness would exude Goodness in all areas of their life.

Encourage One Another

Verse of the Day: 1 Thessalonians 5:11       

Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Fruit of the Spirit: We may not be able to solve everyone’s problems but we sure can be an encouragement to everyone by spreading Love, Joy, Peace, and Kindness. Let your words be an encouragement and an inspiration to those who hear them.

Your Words Matter

Verse of the Day:  Matthew 12:36

But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.

Fruit of the Spirit: Your words matter, they have the power to help or harm. Kindness is having the ability to speak with Love, listen with Patience and act with compassion. Use your words to build each other up not to tear each other down.