The Heartbeat of the Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
Galatians 5:22 (NIV)

The Holy Spirit produces a different kind of fruit in us. You can’t create it. You can’t manufacture it. You can’t duplicate it. The Spirit produces it. And one of the things that the Spirit produces in us is joy, where the color of life becomes brighter. It creates this sense of warmth.

We all have these attributes that enable us to counter the intent of dark moments, low places, and unhappy tasks. You and I, because of the production of fruit by the Spirit, show up to places differently, interpret things differently, and respond to circumstances differently.

The work the Lord does in us and for us is to transform our lives. This transformation is evidenced by the fruit we bear. We can stand in the middle of what ought to cause despair and instead speak joy.

Child of God, no matter how bad it gets, you’ve got this. You don’t have to live life from the place of dread and inner fatigue and frustration and despair and despondency. You can live life and handle your responsibilities and shape your narratives fueled by an inner gratitude for the strength and power that the Lord gives you.

You may not like it, but you have the capacity in life to lift heavy weights without being frustrated by them. Instead, by the help of the Spirit and the power of His might, you can live gratefully, patiently, joyfully, with kindness, love, and faithfulness.