The Fruit of the Spirit

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Galatians 5:22-26

The Message

^22-23 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.
^23-24 Legalism is helpless in bringing this about; it only gets in the way. Among those who belong to Christ, everything connected with getting our own way and mindlessly responding to what everyone else calls necessities is killed off for good—crucified.
^25-26 Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but . That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original.

For Reflection

Belief it!  Let it change your attitudes.  Let the Spirit in to change your life.  It will make a difference in your life and in the lives of those with whom you come in contact.  Living the life as the Spirit moves you will change the world. 

Pray

that, the Spirit will be invited in to all people to help them  "work out its implications in every detail of our lives."  Pray that you will allow the Spirit to become so deeply embedded in your being that you cannot help but be one with God's plan for you.