When branches are full and spilling over with big, bright fruit, we assume the tree is healthy. We may not be able to see the quality of the soil, and we probably didn't witness the tree being fertilized or pruned. But looking at its branches and limbs, we can see the evidence of steady growth and regular maintenance.
Likewise, fruit in our spiritual life indicates health and maturity in a believer. The Fruit of the Spirit consist of nine traits that show up in our life when God's Holy Spirit dwells within us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. But how should we watch for these? What are the signs we're moving in the right direction?
Most of the people we interact with on a daily basis won't see our efforts, but they will notice the Lord's character forming in us. Using the aforementioned traits, take inventory of yourself. Which trait needs more emphasis in your life? God's character should be increasingly evident in those being transformed by the Holy Spirit.
Let the pruning process begin! Blessings!
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