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
