Fresh Perspective on the Fruit of the Spirit

An email from Julie with some words to share about the fruits of the spirit...

Hello Everyone, 

I read a letter written by Charles Stanley and I want to share part of it with you.

"Galatians 5:22-23 lists nine aspects of the 'fruit of the Spirit', the first of which is love. In essence, we could say that all the others are descriptions of it: Joy is love delighting, peace is love resting, patience is love waiting, kindness is love reacting, goodness is love choosing, faithfulness is love keeping its word, gentleness is love empathizing, and self-control is love resisting temptation. And as we grow in faith, love becomes more deeply ingrained in us. 

No matter how gifted, strong, or successful we are, without this essential emotion, life is empty and meaningless. If we never give it, we'll become self-centered and demanding. If we never receive it, we'll constantly strive for acceptance and approval. But when God's love flows in and through us, we become more like His Son. And when others observe us, they will be drawn to the Savior, because God's love never fails."

I just had to share this with you because it's another beautiful way to talk about the fruit of the Spirit. Have a wonderful evening. 

Julie