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Reflect

Chapter 6 is a continuation of Paul’s ethical teaching. By walking in the Spirit, we are free to live out acts of Christian love in everyday life situations. Because we belong to Christ and live out our responsibility as Christians, we are identified by the fruit of the Spirit. It is in the fruit we produce that we witness to who governs our lives. It is in and through our relationships that we live out our individual responsibility before God and our shared responsibility for each other in the congregation and the community.

Respond

Follow Jesus

You did it! For six weeks, you journeyed through reading, reflecting, and responding to God. While this journey may be ending, your journey with Christ continues. Consider how the next six weeks of your life with Christ will continue to help you grow in grace and bear the fruit of the spirit. Celebrate God’s grace at work in your life and the life of the local church. For forty-two days you’ve focused on following Jesus. Our encouragement is simple: Keep going!

Pray

Thank you, Lord. Thank you for the journey through Galatians. Thank you for speaking to me and through me and helping me to grow to become more like you. May all that I’ve experienced be used for your glory and the good of your people. Amen.

Celebrate

Where did you experience God’s grace today?

We’re celebrating each one of you. Thank you for the privilege of Following Jesus Every Day with you. Whether you responded daily on social media or never shared your response, we give God thanks for the journey of faith you’ve experienced. Know of our continued prayers for you and the ministry of the church. May the grace you experienced through the study of Galatians continue to guide you.

Grace and peace to you!

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Galatians 6:14-16

The old world was marked by distinctions and separation. One received one’s identity by polarized categories: Jew or Gentile, law-keeper or law-ignorer, male or female, slave or free.  The new world that came into being in Jesus Christ overcame the law and circumcision. It also overcame non-law and non-circumcision, religion and non-religion.

Reflect

Pay special attention today to the new thing(s) God is doing in your midst. What transformation are you and the community around you experiencing?

Respond

Follow Jesus

Ask your spouse or friend, “What new thing is happening in your life?” Perhaps you’ll also be able to speak to where you see the transformation happening in your life.

Pray

God you are making all things new. I praise you for the Spirit’s work in my life and the lives of the people I love. Continue to help us grow in grace. Amen.

Celebrate

What new thing is God doing in the midst of your life and the lives of others? What new thing did you hear about today?

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Galatians 6:9-10

Paul urges mutual care for those in the family of faith. Although the family of faith includes members of the Christian community, Christian concern is not limited to taking care of the needs of church members. It is directed to all.

Reflect

The church is in the world to represent God’s care for the whole world, whether or not the world responds. Given your responsibilities today, when will you offer care for someone else? Consider the unscheduled times of your day as an opportunity to reach out to someone who needs encouragement or care.

Respond

Follow Jesus

Who in your life and community needs encouragement or care today? Who is on your heart? Offer the person to God in prayer. Seek to understand how you can respond today. Then, do it!

Pray

Lord Jesus, you know the needs of the people around me. Use me to be an instrument of loving-kindness today and always. Amen.

Celebrate

Who encouraged you today? Who did you encourage or offer care to today?

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