Religion & Spirituality
Ephesians 5:18-2018 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Thrive 2021"We are called to live a fruitful life. John 15:5, I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.Receive the Holy Spirit. (John 20:22)You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses (Acts 1:8) What can we do to live a Spirit-filled life? 5 Fundamentals REPENTANCEJoel 2:12-13, 28“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” Acts 2:38, Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. THE WORD Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is alive and active.Sharper than any double-edged sword,it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." PRAYER Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.I Thessalonians 5:17 "pray continually" UNITYEphesians 4:3-6 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 5:18-19 Instead, be filled with the Spirit,speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. SHARE Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.