Fruit of The Spirit

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS MCZ MISSION DEPARTMENT-

*Galatians 5:22-23*

_“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”_

Let us explore each one in turn
"Love, is the foundation of other fruits, its selfless, unconditional, love those flows from Gods heart and manifests in our relationship with others. When we love we imitate Christ who loved us
  *Joy, deep seated gladness that comes from a right relationship with God. It’s not dependant on circumstance but rather on a constant source peace
*Peace is a tranquillity of mind and soul that comes from knowing Gods presence Gods peace a peace which surpasses all understanding.
*Patience*
This is the ability to endure hardships or delay without becoming irritable or discouraged
It’s a fruit that is especially important in our fast-paced world.
*Kindness*
A gentle and considerate and helpful attitude towards others. A fruit that reflects the love of God in our actions.
Each fruit prunes us to make us Gods vessels worthy of His us.
*Goodness*
This is a moral excellence that is rooted in Gods character a fruit that manifests in our choices and actions of faithfulness
*Faithfulness*
This is a loyalty and steadfastness commitment to God and others.
  Its s fruit essential for building strong relationships
*, Gentleness*
This is a quiet strength that is free from harshness or irritability especially important in our interactions with others.
    Self-control
The ability to discipline our thoughts feelings and actions.... A fruit necessary to overcome temptations and to live a Christlike life.  As we meditate on these fruits pray and ask the Holy Spirit to give us the fruits in abundance. We ask for wisdom and strength to cultivate the qualities through our daily choices and actions
God help us to bear fruit not fruit only but fruit that will last.