Heb.11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists
and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
There are definitely some 'conditions' when it comes to
reaping a harvest of joy...
Love is no sit-back-and-enjoy-the-benefits sport,,
but rather a life of diligent, servant-heart obedience
not to gain/keep our salvation but to say/prove
If we desire God to bless
Our lives with joy’s true happiness
We have a vital part to play
In His reply; we must obey
If we long for His peace to fill
Our hearts though storms and struggles spill
It will, for He is kind and just
His peace will prevail, if we trust
If we want to find we must seek
And learn to turn the other cheek
Not answer blow with counter-blow
But in humility, bow low
If we want to reap joy so sweet
Then Self must first take a back seat
Before faith’s field can yield non-stop
Fruits-of-the-Spirit bumper-crop
His love does not indulge our greed
But will supply our every need
He will not leave us comfortless
If we believe His promises
So, if we ask for God to bless
Our lives with joy and happiness
We have a vital part to play
In His reply; if we obey
© Janet Martin
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, having been justified by faith,
[a]we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand,
and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations,
knowing that tribulation produces [b]perseverance;
5Now hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts
by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
if we keep His commandments.
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