But
the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There
is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23
Have you memorized this scripture? Test yourself…one more time. Write it out. Say it out
loud for a friend, family member or someone…anyone. Video yourself and play it
back.
But the Holy Spirit
produces this kind of fruit in our lives:
love,
joy,
peace,
patience,
kindness,
goodness,
faithfulness,
gentleness,
and self-control.
There is no law
against these things!
Galatians
5:22-23
What fruit do
you imagine representing each of these elements of the fruit of the Spirit?
love—strawberry. It is closest
to heart shaped.
joy—grapes. They come in so
many colors and often bring joy to people’s hearts.
peace—pomegranate. A symbol for
hospitality, and thus peace.
patience—watermelon. Seeds…you
have to deal with them.
kindness—orange. Sweet treat any
time of the day. Especially those little mandarin oranges that are so easy to peal for little children.
goodness—pear. Juicy and just
plain good.
faithfulness—lemon. Even though it is
tart, it can be sweetened.
gentleness—banana. It bruises
easily, so be gentle.
self-control—cherry. Bet you can’t eat
just one.
Once again…
But the Holy Spirit produces this
kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these
things! Galatians
5:22-23
Is there
evidence of this fruit in your life? Sometimes at the end of the day, as I
reflect on how my day has gone I have to look pretty hard for some of these
elements. Did I share or experienced joy, peace or patience…have I been kind to
others and myself…was I good and gentle in my reactions or responses to others …and
was I self-controlled? Above all, was I loving? I have found that it is best to
plan ahead, rather than look back. Remember Jesus told us not to look back…and
Paul said to reach for the mark. So in setting a goal or at least looking for
ways of sharing and experiencing love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in daily activities it is far better than just reflecting on the day
and thinking…I could have, should have, would have done things differently.
Plan ahead…make things happen. We have the choice. God has given us choices to
make…choose His way. This is one way to apply God’s word to your life. Choose
to find a way…His way to share and show the kind of fruit that the Holy
Spirit produces ... in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against
these things! Galatians
5:22-23
Prayer
~ Jesus, have I brought You glory today in all that I have thought, said and
done? May the Holy Spirit produce this kind of fruit in my life: love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There
is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23.
Daily
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 5-8
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