Reflection
After reading the opening quote, I was reminded that it’s difficult for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in me when I allow my ego, fear, politics, religion, and other people and situations to take my spirit prisoner.
I’m also reminded that the fruit of the Spirit isn’t for me; it’s for those around me.
If you and those around you aren’t experiencing the Holy fruit noted in Galatians (see below), think about these words from Joyce Meyer. She gives us two simple places to start.
Love and self-control are the bookends of the fruit of the Spirit. Remove one of them, and the rest fall.Â
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.†Galatians 5:22-23
Journal your thoughts:
What am I grateful for today?
In what way(s) will I bring light to the world today?
What will I deny myself to draw closer to God and gain more peace in my life today?
Prayer:
God, I offer myself to Thee—To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always! Amen. (Third Step Prayer – Chapter 5, pg.63, The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous)
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
