On the tree of discontent
God’s fruit does not appear
Faces reflect embitterment
Changing the atmosphere
The fruit this tree produces
Can make one very ill
Selfishness seduces
To make demands most shrill

In everything give thanks
And show your gratitude
Always love outranks
With gentle attitude
God’s grace will transform
And make straight your path
To God’s Word, conform
To escape sin’s wrath

Debbie Furey
October 21, 2025

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 5:22-26 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”

Galatians 5