But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. ~Galatians 5:22-23 (NASB)
But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely. ~Galatians 5:22-23 (Message)
thanks for the fruitful message
🙂
That fruit turned into a fruit salad!
Made myself hungry. 🙂
Good stuff, Sandra!
My pastor recently taught a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Sometimes I need to hear things multiple times. 🙂
Blessings,
Susan
Me, too!
I’m with Susan. God must *really* want me to hear about the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s the second time in the last half hour that I’ve run across those verses. 🙂
Spooky how He does that, isn’t it?
“We develop a willingness to stick with things…” Love that part in The Message version!
I need that part.