The fruit that enriches.

As I was reading through the book of Galatians, I was reminded of the “Fruit of the Spirit.” By adhering to these values, I can dust off some old habits and focus on these old virtues. When cultivated in my life, these traits of excellence can profoundly enrich my existence. Although Christian in their origin, love, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can be spread to all walks of life. What a wonderful existence we could experience if we all practiced these virtues.

❤️ Love exists in all cultures, yet not between all cultures. When I love unconditionally, I create deep and meaningful connections with people, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.

😄 Joy can be sourced despite my circumstances.

🕊 Peace is necessary in our world of chaos and hate.

😇 Forbearance, or patience, helps me endure life’s trials and tribulations, making me more resilient and less prone to stress.

🍎 Acts of kindness benefit those on the receiving end and bring immense satisfaction to me as the giver.

🤟 Goodness encourages moral integrity and a desire to do what is right, leading to a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

🙏 Faithfulness signifies commitment and loyalty. It fosters trust in my relationships and reliability in my actions.

🏃‍♂️ Self-control empowers me to make wise choices and resist destructive impulses regardless of my circumstances. It gives me the strength to pursue long-term goals and desires while avoiding short-term temptations.

The “Fruit of the Spirit” represents a powerful framework for enriching my life. By embracing and cultivating these virtues, I can experience deeper connections with others, find joy daily, maintain peace in turbulent times, and develop resilience, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, the fruit that enriches.

When practicing these virtues, I am living the life Jesus designed for me to live. I am free of guilt and shame, can hold my head high, and walk tall. This is a tall order, yet one that yields a beautiful life.

How about you? Could you be enriched if you refocused on these values known as “The Fruit of the Spirit”?

Watch for the blind spots.

I appreciate your feedback. Please like, share and comment.

Get a copy of Blind Spots in Relationships. Discover the hidden behavior that could be holding you back from the relationships you desire. http://tinyurl.com/yc3usfsp