Daily Fruit

by Jeremy Belcher

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 

To be healthy, I always hear the phrase, "Eat an apple a day to keep the doctor away." But for my soul, I think of that phrase in a spiritual way, "Spending time with God every day to keep satan (darkness) away."

In a world of darkness I need to rely on God to help me be a better husband and father for my family. It is so easy for me to be selfish and think of myself first and my family last, but I lean on God to give me patience with my kids and faithfulness to my wife. Throughout the day I will pray for that spiritual fruit to fill me up so I can shine the Light of Christ to the people around me. As I shine Christ’s Light, I hope that it encourages other Christians around me to do the same. May the lost see God’s Spirit in me and desire Him in their lives as well.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help me walk in the light as You are Light. Help me to use the fellowship I have with those around me to shine Your Light on them so they will see You. Cleanse me from all sins with the blood of Jesus Your son.