Lenten Devotion - March 25, 2025
Tuesday, March 19, 2025 Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 Devotion: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Paul describes the natural outcome of a life connected to God's Spirit. Notice he speaks of "fruit" (singular), not "fruits"—suggesting that these qualities grow together as a unified expression of God's work in us. Unlike manufactured products, fruit can't be forced or rushed. An apple tree doesn't strain to produce apples—it simply fulfills its nature when properly nourished. Similarly, the Spirit's fruit emerges not through our striving but through our surrender to God's transforming work within us. Look at the list again. Which aspects of this fruit are flourishing in your life? Which seem less developed? Rather than feeling guilty about what's lacking, consider this an invitation to deepen your relationship with the One who causes ...