Bittersweet Life

A Devotion Series by Robert Strand  I just pulled some main points from each book as I am going to pass them along to my mom, but I really wanted to keep note somewhere of whats most important factors to me, so I can hold this information close. Love - Joy - Peace - Patience - Kindness - Goodness - faithfulness - Gentleness - Self-Control   Love ;  AGAPE, (Greek), meaning: God's fruit of love which gives itself away with a pure motive and most generously. The fruit of the spirit is manifested by how a person is, not by what a person does! By their fruits you shall know them! The fruit is internal and eternal-lasting, while miracles will fade. " Your beauty should not come from outward adornment... Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. (1 Pet. 3: 3-4) Joy ;   XAPIA, (Greek), meaning: cheerfulness, calm delight, ; gladness multiplied greatly; to be exceedingly full o...

Firstly. I want to be clear that, you do not need to reply, if you choose to do so for your own personal reasons that you may have need for, than ok, but regardless of what is said, I will not modify my boundaries or self respect, therefore I will not continue correspondence forward! I want you to know, there's certain things you shouldn't do to another, especially family. Sadly there will always be people who intentionally heartlessly take and lack consideration for others. But I have let go of the anger long ago & I forgive you anyway, It took time to get to this, but I know now especially, that what's for my highest good is to release the bitterness & grief! I forgive you for your betrayal against me, for the pain carelessly inflicted upon me & my children, that affected me deeply in every aspect; Mentally; emotionally; psychologically and physically. Ultimately everything in God's plan has a reason, although I don't think it was God's plan for th...