1/12/25

Part of our mission is to live the Word of God in our daily lives. In Galatians 5, Paul says that we need to walk by the Spirit, but how do we do that? We must set our minds on the things of the Spirit. As we go through each fruit of the Spirit in the coming weeks, remember that spiritual growth is neither instantaneous nor self-generated. We must invite the Holy Spirit to help us.

1/19/25

If our source is the Spirit, the fruit will be good and life-giving. Without Him, we can do nothing. Love is not merely an emotion or an action we muster on our own. Instead, it is a divine quality that flows from our relationship with God. The source of true love lies in our dependence on Christ.

1/26/25

Joy is not the absence of hardship but simply the presence of the Holy Spirit, anchoring us even in the storms of life. In order to cultivate joy in our lives, we need to actively desire more of His presence. Reflect on the joy of your salvation in Jesus.

2/2/25

In God's kingdom, surrender is the path to peace. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, surrendered His life to bring us peace. To cultivate peace, you must first lay down yourself and your preferences. As we walk by the Spirit, we mature in faith and bear the fruit of peace.

2/9/25

The Lord's patience is vast while our human patience is often driven by our limited perspective. The Lord is neither slow nor hurried; rather, He stands outside of time surveying everything with purpose. Patience isn't just waiting, but believing that God is working even when we can't yet see it.

2/16/25

Kindness is not just an internal characteristic; it is love moved by compassion. In order to release kindness to others, you need to receive the kindness that God offers you. God's kindness leads to repentance. When we demonstrate kindness, we reflect the very nature of Christ.

2/23/25

Part of God's goodness is His intention to see us become more like Him by exemplifying His character. It is more than an abstract virtue - goodness is a reflection of God's presence in us. We are carrying the presence of God into the world. We are to share His goodness and glory wherever we go.

3/2/25

Faithfulness is a defining attribute of God, and as believers, we are called to reflect this fruit in our lives. True faithfulness isn’t just about personal willpower or determination; it’s about abiding in Christ and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. Faithfulness doesn’t mean the absence of doubt—it’s trusting God even when doubts arise.