Fruits of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23

The fruits of the Spirit are the attributes of Jesus Himself. We can emulate these attributes only if we know and experience Him in a very real and personal way.  We do not need to strive or labor to attain these things, we simply seek Him and allow Him into our hearts completely. The awareness of His goodness will draw us closer and we will be changed in such a way that we mimic that goodness that is Him. The fruits of the spirit can be revealed through you and me, but we must grow and be nourished by His word, His love and His Spirit ( John 15:4-5 ).Through that close relationship with Him we can grow into clear and beautiful representations of  who He is and this is how we show the world that He lives within us. Live lavishly, revealing the fruit of His Spirit!