The Twelve Days of Christmas Blessings for My Beloved - KINDNESS

The Twelve Days of Christmas Blessings for My Beloved - KINDNESS

“But what happens when we live God’s way?  He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard - things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people.  We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.”  (Galatians 5:22-23 The Message) 

As you may have guessed, the gifts we are sending via the Spirit to our spouse (future or current) are the Fruits of the Spirit.  Life is so much more pleasant when you and the people in your life are truly showing off their fruit of the Spirit!  

“So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.  Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.”  (Galatians 5:16 NLT)

“My counsel is this:  Live freely, animated and motivated by God’s Spirit.  Then you wont feed the compulsions of selfishness.”  (Galatians 5:16 The Message) 

Selfishness - isn’t that where relationships fall apart?  My hope and desire is that I will be filled with the Holy Spirit, trusting God so completely that the Fruit of the Spirit is evident, and my navel gazing will be eradicated.  Therefore the spiritual gifts we are sending to our beloveds, are to help them to let go of fear, and “live freely, animated and motivated by God’s Spirit.”   That kind of freedom is irresistibly attractive!  

Kindness.   The Hebrew word is chrestotes, Strong’s#5544:  Goodness in action, sweetness of disposition, gentleness in dealing with others, benevolence, kindness, affability.  The word describes the ability to act for the welfare of those taxing your patience.  The Holy Spirit removes abrasive qualities from the character of one under His control.  

I want that!   and I would like my future husband to be a kind person.  

On the fourth day of Christmas, we give our True Love ...the gift of Kindness.

Gracious God, you are so kind.  This Christmas, and right now, fill our spouse with Your Holy Spirit - so full they fall more deeply in love with You, letting go of fear and the cares of the world.   As they are filled with Your Spirit, give them an extra measure of Kindness, that they will ~

• Exhibit Goodness in action

• Have sweetness of disposition

• Be gentle when dealing with others

• Live a life of benevolence

• Be friendly, approachable and kind to others  

Thank you LORD for Your faithfulness!  Thank You for transforming us more each day, by the renewing of our minds through Your powerful Word.  Thank You for bringing our beloved closer to us every day.  Thank You Holy UPS Man, for Uniting us by the Presence of Your Spirit!  

Amen!  

Expecting to be amazed ~

Barbara

© Barbara Nelson – 2011