The Fruit of the Spirit

Seven days in Galatians 5 and beyond — the ninefold fruit the Spirit grows in an ordinary life.

Part of Verse Collections

1. Day 1 / 7

   But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

   Fruit is grown, not manufactured. Love, joy, peace — the list begins with what we most want and can least produce alone. Ask the Spirit today to do the growing.

2. Day 2 / 7

   Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

   Meekness and temperance close the list — the quiet fruits. Against such there is no law: no one ever regretted growing them. Which fruit is thinnest in you? Name it to God.

3. Day 3 / 7

   I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

   The secret of fruitfulness is not effort but attachment. Branches do not strain to make grapes; they abide. Stay connected to Christ today — his life produces what yours cannot.

4. Day 4 / 7

   Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

   Love, described in working clothes: patient and kind, not envious or boastful. Substitute your own name for 'charity' in this verse and let it diagnose gently.

5. Day 5 / 7

   Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

   Joy is commanded, which means it cannot depend on circumstances — Paul wrote this from prison. Rejoice in the Lord: he is the one part of your day that never changes.

6. Day 6 / 7

   And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

   Let peace rule — the word pictures an umpire making the call. When two paths compete today, let the peace of God arbitrate. And be ye thankful: gratitude keeps the fruit sweet.

7. Day 7 / 7

   And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

   Fruit takes seasons, and growers grow weary. Do not faint: in due season you will reap. The Spirit finishes what he plants — in you, too.