“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galations 5:22-23, ESV).“What does God’s character look like in us? The result of the Spirit of God in our lives can be seen through the fruit of the Spirit. It seems like such a basic Christian principle but in fact, these traits are the very things that give leaders the most trouble. It is not the big things that get us; it is the little things. Things like not being nice to people, not controlling our anger, being impatient or agitated, forgetting that the one who is standing at our desks, interrupting our ministry, is our ministry. It is understood that most of those who are asked to leave staff ministry positions are asked to do so because of people problems. It is sad to think that this is true. We are to be so connected to God that many of our immediate reactions are tempered by the Holy Spirit working in us. When we do blow it, we should be coming back and apologizing to everyone involved. None of us is perfect and that is the main reason that we stay in tune and allow the Spirit of God to work in us and the result of Him be seen no matter what the circumstance.” (excerpt from Women Leading Women, chapter four, B&H Academic, Martin & Stovall).
Dear God, please please please work in me this day! Amen.
“Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience” (Colossians 3:12) .
