Fruit of the Spirit

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

New Christians, and indeed we all, need the reminder that God is still good and God loves us. Often someone new to the faith will ask, “how can I know that I’m on the right track in my faith life?” You know if you or someone in your life has made comments that you are “getting more patient” or “less impatient” or “you seem so much happier or at peace.” The Holy Spirit gives the fruit that encompasses all these virtues at once. So when you can see growth here, you know the Holy Spirit is working on, in, and through you. Have the assurance today that God loves you and you’ve been given the fruit of the Spirit! 

In Christ,
Rev. Elyse Milligan Nielsen