Living Out the Fruit of the Spirit: For Kids + FamiliesНамуна

The first in the Apostle Paul’s list of the fruit of the Spirit is love. What comes to mind when you think about love? Maybe you think of pink candy hearts. Maybe you’re known to say, “I love cookies!” or “I love basketball!” Maybe what comes to mind are the people you love, like your family and friends.

The Bible has so much to say about love. In fact, one of the most important truths we can learn from the Bible is that God loves us. Because of God’s love for us, we can share that love with others. 1 John 4:11 says this: “Dear friends, since God loved us this much, we should also love one another.” 

But what does that look like? 1 John 3:18 helps us understand a bit better: “Dear children, don’t just talk about love. Put your love into action. Then it will truly be love.”

Brenda, Sandra and Juan are siblings and Compassion kids from Mexico. They shared about their love for each other:

“I love my siblings because they protect me and always play with me.” – Brenda 

“I love my brother and my sister because they are always giving me the love and the support that I need during the good and the bad moments.” – Sandra 

“I love my sisters because I have fun with them.” – Juan

Let’s be honest, we’re not always the best at showing love to the people closest to us, like our siblings. But living out the fruit of the Spirit starts with those closest to you—by putting your love into action with your family, friends and then letting it overflow from there!

Live it out: 

How can you put your love for someone close to you in action today? Look at the examples Brenda, Sandra and Juan shared. Maybe a family member or friend needs support in a good or bad moment. Or maybe showing love simply looks like having fun together! 

Prayer: 

Dear God, thank you for loving us so much and showing us how to love others. Help me show love to others, starting with the people closest to me. Thank you for helping your followers live out the fruit of the Spirit. Amen.