I don't have a very vast repertoire of scripture committed to memory, but one that I have filed away in my gray matter is found near the end of Galatians. Galatians 5:22 lists the fruit of the Spirit. It is interesting to note that the list is the fruit singular, not Fruits plural. If I am a believer then I am endowed with all the traits listed in verse 22- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
What is frustrating is that even though I possess all the fruit of the Spirit on so many occasions I do not exercise these qualities. Maybe that is what Paul is referring to in Philippians 2:12 when he admonishes us to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling. . ."
My prayer for each day should be that the fruit of the Spirit is a bit more evident in my life than the day before.
What are your thoughts on today's reading?
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