{"product_id":"bettes-box-of-blessings-embracing-faith-and-sharing-love-copy","title":"Bette's Box of Blessings - A Gift of Comfort and Hope","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe theme passage for this Box of Blessings comes from Paul’s letter to the Galatians, where he is warning them about false teachings and the challenges of being a follower of Christ.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn chapter 5, he starts off by explaining the freedom of being a Christian.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAt the end of chapter 5 he discusses the Spirit versus the flesh, and encourages them to walk by the Spirit to avoid carrying out the desires of the flesh.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eJust so there’s no confusion, he gives a list of the works of the flesh.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAnd then he comes to the verse (verse 23) I’ve selected for this month’s Box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWhat I love about this verse is how he uses the word “fruit” (singular) and not “fruits” (plural).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen we walk by the Spirit, the result is not meant to be two or three of the nine characteristics he lists. The fruit of our walk should be \u003ci\u003eall nine! What\u003c\/i\u003e a gift of comfort and hope!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eIncluded inside: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eBible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e graced with 100 of the most referenced, quoted, and memorized promises from the Word of God. These promises serve as a beacon of light, guiding us through moments of uncertainty and despair, offering comfort, reassurance and hope with each turn of the page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eChristian greeting cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, each adorned with a Scripture verse. Whether it be a birthday, a time of prayer, a message of healing, or simply a gesture of friendship, these cards reflect the power of God's love along with bringing comfort to those in need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003e\"God's Blessings for You - Devotions \u0026amp; Bible Promises. \"Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e its pages lie 93 promises that have the power to transform lives and infuse hearts with the grace of God's unending love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePocket-sized \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003ehand sanitizer holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNot only does it have a convenient clip so you can clip it on your purse, but more importantly, it has our theme verse on it to remind you of the results of walking in the Spirit:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003elove, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eI’ve also included a \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003esurprise item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e…see if you can guess which one it is!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAs you enjoy the contents of this box, may you be constantly reminded that as you walk in the Spirit, He has promised to provide the fruit resulting from your walk:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003elove, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FairHope Notes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46752734150828,"sku":"BOX0925","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7066\/files\/A_Gift_of_Comfort_Hope_109.jpg?v=1783696395","url":"https:\/\/www.fairhopedirectstore.com\/products\/bettes-box-of-blessings-embracing-faith-and-sharing-love-copy","provider":"FairHope Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}