Fruit from God's Table

My team at work gave me two beautiful books for my birthday. One of them is Where There is Love, There is God by Mother Theresa. What a precious gift this book is. I can tell already that it is going to nourish my soul every time I read. And you know I'll be sharing here! :)

This morning I read of the words on the back of her "business card." On the front were the words, "God Bless You," and her signature. On the back were these words--good words for Sabbath--and every day:

The fruit of silence is prayer;
the fruit of prayer is faith;
the fruit of faith is love;
the fruit of love is service;
the fruit of service is peace.

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Dolores Ayotte said…
Belinda...I agree. I love these words. Have a most enjoyable Sunday!:)
4:00 PM
Dave Hingsburger said…
and the fruit of piece is pie!
10:36 PM
Belinda said…
Dolores, I did have a good Sunday. I hope you did too!
7:37 AM
Belinda said…
Dave--I think I've totally brought you over to Pie Island. :)

Happy Monday out there in BC, I pray that your day is blessed.
7:38 AM
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