Be: Fruitful

Q: When you look at others, do you only look at their gifts-or do you look beyond, to their character?
A: I think for the most part I have a good judge of character although I can get stuck on someone's gifts that I can get jealous off.

Q: Whom do you consider to be a role model? Why? What qualities do you admire?
A: I have many role models. Micaela, Alina, Chris Rogne, Casey, Mr. Orr, and Stephen. Each one of these people have inspired me to become a better person and have challenged my walk with God to grow stronger. Some I know very well and others have made an impression upon my life by the simple things they have said and the actions taken in their life.


Q: Do you think that other people see any fruits of the Spirit in your life?
A: I hope so. I would hate to think that I can't be the slightest bit of an example but I am definitely not a great example of anything.

Q: Choose one of the fruits of the Spirit, and think of an area of your life in which this fruit may be lacking. How can you allow God to develop this particular area?
A: Love
Definition - unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another
Isaiah 49:16 "See I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me."
I really need God's help with having a loving attitude towards others.

Joy
Definition - a state of happiness or felicity
Psalms 16:11 "You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
Not always to I look for the best in every situation or in every person.

Peace
Definition - harmony in personal relations
Psalm 4:8 "In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety."
I need to find peace in God's perfect plan for my life and totally trust in Him.

Patience
Definition - bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint
Lamentations 3:27 "It is good for a man that he should bear the yoke in his youth."
Along with peace I need the patience to let things happen when they are supposed to.

Kindness
Definition - tender and benevolent affection
Psalm 112:5 "It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; He will maintain his cause in judgement."
In my words and attitude towards those I love.

Goodness
Definition - virtuous, right, commendable
1 Chronicles 16:34 "O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His loving kindness is everlasting."
In all my actions. May they be always pleasing to the Lord.

Faithfulness
Definition - firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty
Lamentations 3:25 "The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the person who seeks Him."
To always look for him in every bad and good situation.

Gentleness
Definition - free from harshness, sternness, or violence
Proverbs 24:17 "Do not gloat when your enemy falls, when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice"
Towards those who need it.

Self-control
Definition - restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions or desires
Proverbs 21:5 "The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty."
Self-control in my actions and of my words.