Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Lent Day 13

Fruits of the Spirit, Galatians 5

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control.

These are the character traits of discipleship. Sometimes I am able to live into each of these. Yet, I am often challenged to live with the Spirit of these fruits.

When there is an injustice, I am challenged to be loving. When a friend of mine is hurting I think unkind thoughts. When I see changes that can improve the church I become impatient. Sometimes, when I am afraid, I can lose my self control.

So I pray this day, O Lord, let me live into the fruits of the Spirit and to have discernment how I can be at my best.

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