Excuse me...?!
No I did not say fruity spirit. I figured for people who are as dumb as me, I would break it down in more...how would you say it...understandable terms. These 'Fruits of the Spirit' are found in the book of the Bible called Galatians. Paul (the author of this book) was actually writing a letter to the people of Galatia (Galatia-Galatians...get it?) talking to them about faith and living life.
When people say 'FRUIT of the Spirit' of course there are not literal oranges growing out of your soul, but is referenced several times as the PRODUCT of your life. For instance, if you work out ALL the time, you're probably going to be lookin' good (and healthy!), but if you eatin' ho hos all the time your "fruit" or reward is going to be...well, terrible!
Concluding that the fruit in this instance is the PRODUCT of being a follower of Christ....I relate things best to shopping so of course with each of the following is an exceptional item of choice that comes to mind when I think of it :)
1. L♥VE- Why do you think this is number one?? Hmm :) Well, we do know a thing or two about love. It is patient, and kind, and doesn't get jealous. Love doesn't walk around acting better than anyone else and is not condescending. Love doesn't act inappropriate or always want it's OWN way, doesn't get mad about stupid things and doesn't keep a list of things done wrong to them. Love doesn't cheer on the side of evil, but they are happy when JUSTICE wins. Love STICKS IT OUT, has faith in you, hopes for the best and is there to the end.
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2. .:JOY:. - Who doesn't love being around someone who is joyful? Not HAPPY-joyful. There is a difference because I've seen someone "happy" one minute and tearing off someones head the next...that's scary stuff. I'm talking about someone who is still keepin' on with a smile on their face and a good attitude whether they are dirt poor or have bad health, whether they've lost all their family or whether they lost all of their friends. Someone stable. Someone you feel safe around...or as some people would say someone who has a "good energy."
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3.*PEACE*- Imagine a winter wonderland. The beautiful hills of Pennsylvania snow covered and life seems to have been put to rest for a season. Walking outside there's silence as you breathe in the fresh crisp air and consider the many things you have to be thankful for. In a chaotic, hectic, and stress induced environment we live in...is there any peace to be had? While it's hard to see on the surface, there is a peace unimaginable that comes from knowing God. Let me give you a snippet of what peace is; for me it's when I'm flying (which I pretty much hate doing) and I start praying and talking myself down off that mental cliff. I think what's the worst that could happen? And if the worst did happen, what could I do to stop it anyways? God is control. Then I calm down and feel less like I'm going to pee my pants!
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4. |PATiENCE| You see a brand new pair of Italian leather boots with those militant buckles and back zipper in the mall...but, you know they're online for way cheaper and you think you just CAN'T wait!! You go with your gut instinct and order them online anyways. But, instead of counting down the days and being disappointed every day they DON'T come, you put it aside in your mind...and when they do come it's just THAT more exciting and worth the wait!!
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http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/5. KiND|NESS- Your neighbor, that annoys you to no end, has just gone through a nasty divorce. You know she appreciates thought and loves spending time with people more than anything. She's lonely. She's afraid. And out of that she always wants to come over and talk about nothing. Instead of getting annoyed, you invite her in...sympathizing as much as possible. You then proceed to go the extra mile as you start to show compassion, and make her a beautiful card that brings a tear to her eyes. It's not the paper---it's the thought.
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http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2950&PRODID=zprd_10455269a6. ::GOOD|NESS:: It's Thanksgiving and, of course, you forgot a necessary ingredient at the store. Hurriedly you push past people all rushing to get the same holiday accoutrement's. The elderly woman in line in front of you is taking a long time to her items from the cart to the conveyor belt. Instead of yelling at her to hurry up, you see she has purchase only a meal for one and start to question if she'll be spending this holiday alone. You not only help her with her items, but bag them, load them, pay for them, and help her out to her car.
(There's nothing QUITE like Libby's Pumpkin Pie!!)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
- Whipped cream (optional)
Directions
MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
POUR into pie shell.
BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.
POUR into pie shell.
BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.
7. FAiTHFULNESS- Let's be honest faithfulness can go a looonnnggg way. Especially when working out. I don't have any comments as working out is my least favorite hobby. But, it has long term benefits!
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8. SELF|CONTROL- Self Control is pretty self-explanatory-haha. You have control over yourself and your actions. Example? Don't go spend all of your paycheck on re-decorating your room just because you're sick of it....Even though IKEA does have an amazing collaboration for bedrooms :)
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