The spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. There is no law that says these things are wrong.(Galatians 5:22-23)
All of these things improve the quality of our life. these also make the lives of others more attractive.
If you take care of the garden in your soul you will live a happy life. It is these things that make our lives more full, not how much money we have to spend or where we travel. Years ago when my husband was in college, we experienced tighter finances than we could have imagined. Jobs were difficult to find in a small college town. We got by with little, and learned alot.We always were able to manage during those years although at times it seemed like the worst of times. Someone at church told us that believe it or not years down the line we would look back and laugh. We thought surely no way, but faith comes through and we did laugh. We've laughed many times since then and actually thought those were some great time.
A few years ago my aunt made a move that she wasn't planning on but circumstances required it. It took her many churches to find her place. Because her faith was strong, she has been successful in some of the most trying times over the year. She is blessed and is a good example of someone who produces and receives the fruits of the spirit.
With Easter week here I think many Christians reflect on their faith and the role Christ plays in it
Maybe this will stir a thought for you.
