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The transformative power of the Holy Spirit

If we admit it, a lot of life’s busyness is motivated by the pursuit of fulfillment and satisfaction. In the noise of it all, though, we can overlook the Holy Spirit’s role in leading us along true paths of satisfaction as our hearts are gradually transformed by its presence.

In Galatians 5:22–23, we’re presented with a vivid portrait of the fruits of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These virtues are not abstract ideals but tangible manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. Through the Holy Spirit, we’re enabled to love God and others with a selfless and sacrificial love. We form community based on that love and, if we listen, can lean on it to foster healthy, unified relationships.

The Holy Spirit also produces joy – a deep and abiding sense of gladness that isn’t dependent on circumstances. It sustains us through life’s varied seasons, allowing us to find contentment in them all. Perhaps most importantly at times, the Holy Spirit also brings peace – the kind that ‘surpasses all comprehension’, helping us rest in His sovereignty and know that He’s always working everything together for our good.

As we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit today, let's allow Him to transform us from the inside out so we can be bringers of love, joy, and peace to a tumultuous world.

Written by LAURA BENNETT