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Monday, August 25, 2008
Peace and Joy in the Kingdom
Dear friends,
The following is a quote (portion of a newsletter written in Feb. 2008) from dear minister friends of ours who live in Redding, Jay & Lori Haines, talking about the vital issues of peace and joy in the Kingdom of God. I hope you'll enjoy this great thought. I'm sure it will bless many of you. Be blessed!
Edualdo Cicero
"There's a scripture that says The Kingdom of God is not meat or drink but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. God has been teaching us to be aware of a religious spirit that always wants to do works and tries to perform for man's expectations. We have the spirit of God in His righteousness. It's all about what Jesus has provided for us on the cross. Also, the Kingdom of God is peace. This is a peace that happens when our lives are lined up with God's will and purposes in our lives. It's in this peace that we have salvation, healing, blessings from God, and last but not least joy in the Holy Ghost. This Joy is a fruit of the Spirit but it's also a joy that comes from the power in the Spirit. The Bible says out of our innermost being will flow rivers of living water. Being a Christian should be a joyful thing. the Bible says to rejoice ever more and rejoice without ceasing. Our will should follow God's word. That's why the Psalmist said I will rejoice and I will bless the Lord and all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth. I encourage my friends and family to live in the power in the Kingdom of God, to live in His righteousness, to let His peace reign in our lives, and to live in the joyous spirit by God's power. I pray that God will release His Spirit and power into your life in a new and fresh way. Amen.
God bless you. Jay, Lori, and family."
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