Fruit of the Spirit

Summer is approaching. We can finally stay outside for the afternoon, enough the sunshine on our backs and the warmth of the day. Even night is more appealing, no longer as frigid as it is during the freezing cold winter nights here in Minnesota. Summer makes a sense of freedom come alive.
Spring and summer also signal the growth of new life around us. I planted some seedlings last night and am excited to see they grow, to become stronger and to bear fruit that will sustain us during the upcoming months.

These seedlings also made me look into my own life. God has been planting seedlings in my own life, more so as I have been fully seeking Him during this Lent season. As I continue to grow the fruits will also be grown in me. Hopefully I can one day walk in Jesus’ shoes, see with his eyes and heart.

My theme verse for the summer will be Galatians 5:22-23. I hope that as I continue to grow in my spiritual life the fruit of the spirit will embody who I am.