“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)
Most Christians are familiar with this list. They may not live it, but they know it. Like the commandments, these are the goal. Let the old Adam die and let the Spirit replace the old with the new. The reality is, you and I need to get out of the way and the Holy Spirit needs to replace the old with the new. Be led by the Spirit and watch as these fruits grow in you.
Lord, may I indeed see the fruits of Your Spirit grow in me. You know what is needed for this to happen. You know where I need to be pruned. You know the soil that needs to be added and the rocks that need to be taken away. Lord, everything is according to Your will and way that in each of us we become more like Christ as You shape us into whom we are becoming by Your grace.
Lord Jesus, in many ways You have told us of the process of becoming which is ours when we follow You. Guide me, dear Lord, that I would indeed follow You in all of Your ways and be led by Your Spirit. Grow in me those fruits which befit the kingdom that I may be prepared in all ways to be a part of all that You are. Guide me, Lord Jesus, now and forever in this journey of becoming fit for Your kingdom. Amen.
