Who God Says I AmSample

GOD SEES YOU

Do you know when God looks at you, He doesn't see any of your shortcomings or failures? He sees His perfect masterpiece. He loves you so much, and He has compassion for your struggles. He wants you to know who you are so you can step into the plans He has for you. Plans that will prosper you, and give you a beautiful future (Jeremiah 29:11).

I love how Galatians 5:22-23 in the Passion Translation, describes the fruit of the Spirit. It starts with the Divine Love that is operating in our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit. This Love is expressed in us, and through us as the fruit of the Spirit. Over the next ten days, we are going to look at each of these fruit:

Divine Love

Joy that Overflows

Peace that Subdues

Patience that Endures

Kindness in Action

A Life Full of Virtue

Faith that Prevails

Gentleness of Heart

Strength of Spirit

Journaling prompt:

Look at each of the fruits listed above, write them down in your journal and write down what you feel about each one. Do you believe God loves you? Do you experience His joy and peace every day? Are you patient with yourself, and with others? Are you kind? Do you know that God says you are good? Do you believe in His promises? Which ones are your best ones? Which ones do you feel need some work?

Remember:

These fruits are in your heart because they are the fruit of the Spirit. And God's Spirit lives in you (Romans 8:11). So you do not have to try to be fruitful, you already have all these qualities growing in your heart. As you continue to read about them, think about them, and journal about them over the next ten days, you will start to experience them more and more.