The Fruits Of The Spirit

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Gal 5:22-23

I was reading over these this morning and praying for the Lord to grow these fruits in me. Imagine if one could possess these in an ever-increasing measure, what a reflection of Christ she would be! This is what I imagine it would look like in a mother...

Love-- always puts the needs of her child above her own. She doesn't mind getting him out of his snow gear to go pee pee even though she just tied his shoes.

Joy-- has a smile and pleasant countenance even on bad day.

Peace--never uptight b/c she knows that the Lord is still working on her and her kids. This is NOT as good as it gets, there is always a divine work in progress. No need for discouragement. Never in a hurry.

Patience--Sweetly explains that math problem AGAIN knowing that each time she does her child is a little closer to getting it.

Kindness--She takes the time to do the extra little things that she knows are special to her children. She studies them, knows them, and makes them feel like they are wonderful.

Goodness--Ever forgiving and never expecting a repeat offense.

Faithfulness--A prayer warrior for her children..lifting them up daily and individually to the Lord. Diligent to discipline them appropriately and praying for wisdom for herself and husband.

Gentleness--Not easily angered, doesn't yell. Tries to understand and remember what it was like to be ten years old.

Self-Control--She always has the gentle answer on her lips. She does not even come unglued when someone drops a brand-new gallon of milk on the floor and it all spills under the fridge.