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Fruit of the Spirit


Come near,
so you can hear
Come near,
let me whisper life in your ear
Come close,
let me reveal a secret to you
The Garden of Eden is within your grasp,
reach out and taste the fruit
The fruit of the Spirit
is the divine food of holiness
It's the essence of God given to the blessed
Come taste the nectar of the fruit ---

Love:
it's the sweetest gift of God showered from above
Joy:
it's the baptism of happiness given to every girl and boy
Peace:
letting go of hurt and pain is the most gracious release
Longsuffering:
is the prince   ...   Tolerance is the queen ...   Patience is the king
Gentleness:
is the parent of every tenderly given caress
Goodness:
are the godly children of sacred obedience
Faith:
is your beloved spouse, your beloved soulmate
Meekness:
increases your compassion, as the anger grows less
Temperance:
is your best friend with the twin named Abstinence

There is no law given
that can supercede any of these
If you desire the pleasure of holy living,
then eat of the fruit of the Spirit liberally
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Hoffman Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 9:30 AM
The Holy Spirit very well described in this inspirational write Freddie! Great poem my friend!:)
Wolf Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 11:09 PM
Even if one is not religious there are still good messages in this piece RW. Many in fact. Terrific write my friend
Y. Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 11:12 AM
Hi Freddie, I enjoyed this inspirational write. The friut of the spirit is a necessity for every believer. Well done. A without doubt seven:-) Alexis
Lane Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Thank you for reminding us about the fruitage of the Spirit, RW. Galatians makes it clear that we are to walk and live by these qualities...a good diet.
Gupta Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 10:47 AM
A great message ... a nice poem ...
Sands Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 10:27 AM
Another one, well done...Freddie :)
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