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Day 12: Bearing the Fruits of the Spirit

Scripture: 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. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires."

As we journey toward God's best in the new year, we come to understand the importance of bearing the fruits of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 reminds us of these virtues, which are love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Today, we commit to cultivating these virtues in our lives as we move forward in the new year. Bearing the fruits of the Spirit is not merely a passive endeavor; it requires intention and dedication. We seek to emulate Christ's character by allowing these fruits to blossom within us.

In our prayer today, we humbly ask God to help us exhibit the fruits of the Spirit in our daily walk. It's a call to align our character with these virtues, allowing them to shape our interactions and choices. As we embrace God's best, may these fruits be a hallmark of our lives, drawing us closer to the divine nature and strengthening our faith.

Prayer:

Lord, as we embark on this journey into a new year, we come before You, seeking to bear the fruits of the Spirit in our lives. We recognize that this is a continuous process, requiring Your guidance and strength. Please help us exhibit the fruits of the Spirit in our daily walk, allowing these virtues to shape our character. May our actions and responses be guided by love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. As we seek to align ourselves with Your divine nature, may we draw closer to Your best for our lives. Amen.