Life in the Spirit
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 (NLT)
Thought
The Holy Spirit should be evident in our lives. In Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus says, "The highway to hell is broad, ... but the gateway to life is very narrow... and only a few ever find it." If you’ve ever questioned your path, consider what Paul tells us the Spirit produces in our lives.
Prayer Practice
Pause
Are you a person marked by the Fruit of the Spirit? In what areas of your life do you need to invite the Spirit to bear this fruit more fully? Ask Him to show you!
Rejoice
Thank God for how He’s changed you. Your transformation is the work of the Holy Spirit, making you more and more like Jesus throughout your life (2 Corinthians 3:18). What an incredible privilege!
Ask
Ask the Spirit to produce even more fruit in you. Our goal is to glorify God in every aspect of our lives. We want to live and love like Jesus. Where does God want to grow you further?
Yield
It’s easy to look at these nine qualities and feel like a disappointment for failing to see them more clearly in your life. You aren’t perfect. That’s why Jesus came to redeem us! Trust God to continue loving you through your shortcomings, and ask Him to make you more like the Son every day.