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  VERSE:
  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things
there is no law.
      -- Galatians 5:22-23

  THOUGHT:
     Where the Holy Spirit lives, human character is changed and spiritual
fruit can be seen. Certainly this maturity isn't found overnight! It is,
however, noticeable over the long haul of life.  What fruit is the Spirit
bearing in your life? In what ways have you matured? In what areas do you
want the Spirit to exercise greater control? Why not take a moment and
consciously yield those areas in which you struggle to him now, as you pray?

  PRAYER:
     Almighty and ever-present Father, thank you for empowering positive
changes in my life as I seek to be more like Jesus. Please bring to full
maturity the fruit the Holy Spirit is growing in my life. You know very well
that I continue to struggle with ______________ in my life. I intentionally
turn over that part of my life to your Spirit to redeem and fully sanctify.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.




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