Westwood Church
2658 Ospika Blvd. V2N 2L8 Prince George, BC, Canada

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, 1 Peter 1:13 Devotional - "The Holy Spirit Produces Fruit: SELF-CONTROL" Self-control (Galatians 5:22-23), which is often translated sober, is a sober-mindedness that gives thought before acting. Self-control, which is produced by the Holy Spirit, gives way to godly desires rather than sinful desires. A person with self-control looks to future and eternal realities rather than indulging immediate sinful impulses.

On the Michael Scott scale, how's everyone doing today?!

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:5, James 1:21 Devotional - "The Holy Spirit Produces Fruit: MEEKNESS" Meekness (Galatians 5:22-23), also translated gentleness, is primarily a response to God. It is a state of heart that not only acknowledges God’s sovereign rule, but embraces His sovereign rule as good. A person with meekness does not blame God for undesirable circumstances, nor does he become angry with God when he does not get his way. Meekness must come from the power of the Holy Spirit. Contrary to meekness are despair, anger, wrath, impatience, anxiety, fear, and envy.

For the Lord's greatness is beyond description and He deserves all the praise that comes to him. Psalm 96

Get to Know Your Westwood Family-Harry and Delores I am so excited to introduce you to two amazing people, Harry and Delores! Enjoy! WW: Let's start with you telling us about yourselves. Where did you grow up? H&D: I, Harry, was born in West Prussia(Poland) during WW2. My family was farming there until we fled to N Germany and ended in a Refugee camp administered by MCC. Sponsored by relatives in S Manitoba and there our family of 7 children worked with our parents, driving...Continue reading

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 2:17-18 Devotional - "The Holy Spirit Produces Fruit: FAITHFULNESS" The word for faithfulness in Galatians 5:22 means to win over or to persuade. Faith, or faithfulness, as produced by the Holy Spirit, is a firm persuasion and conviction. It is a belief and confidence in the person of God and His revealed Word such that it brings forth holiness, obedience, and good works in a person’s life. Contrary to faithfulness are unbelief, disobedience, and ungodliness.

It will help start your week off on the right foot.

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Mark 3:29, Hebrews 10:29, Acts 5:3-4, Acts 7:51 Devotional - "The Holy Spirit can be Sinned Against" The Holy Spirit is God and He can be sinned against. Scripture records these sins against the Holy Spirit: Grieving Him (Ephesians 4:30), quenching Him (I Thessalonians 5:19), blaspheming Him (Mark 3:29), insulting Him (Hebrews 10:29), lying to Him (Acts 5:3-4), and resisting Him (Acts 7:51). Believers are specifically commanded not to grieve or quench the Holy Spirit. To grieve the Holy Spirit is to cause Him sorrow and sadness because of indwelling sin. Quenching the Holy Spirit is allowing sin to hinder and stifle His influence, thus inhibiting His power to yield righteous fruit.

You never know who may need a pick-me-up.