60 Days to 60 Years
For the past 2 weeks, I have been on a journey I have titled "60 to 60, 60 days to 60 years". I am journaling & sharing my experiences here & on my deliberately graced blog. I will be sharing about my difficult health journey, love, my faith, trauma, ways to overcome & much more, all before 60!
My heart today is to be good.
These are the fruits of the spirit.
As I stroll through my list, I have notes.
Love, I have no problem loving. I give it effortlessly & loyally. My issue is when it isn't reciprocated back loyally & genuinely.
Joy, I can find joy in the littlest things. A song. A tree. A quote. A view. A task.... to name a few.
Peace, I struggle with. As I age, I realize that protecting my peace, physically & emotionally is SO incredibly important! I have to really work on this, as not to spike my stress hormone of cortisol. Yes, that's a new thing. Look into this. I won't rest if I don't pay attention.
Kindness, I have no issues ever with being kind. I love kind people, kind and genuine. Kindness exits my thoughts, when someone else is unkind to me. That's when self-control has to come in.
Goodness and faithfulness, so important when loving others & opening your heart. Keeping your word & standing strong for those in your permanent circle.
Self-control, this is a hard one for me for several things. I struggle when someone hurts me, I want to speak up. Sometimes its okay to, sometimes not. I struggle with food! I am a foodie & will give in to bad habits I've long left behind.
As I read the scripture below from Galations, it reminds me daily to check myself & my attitude for Jesus.
WE CANNOT CONTROL OTHERS AND WHAT THEY DO. I have to remind myself daily. I am on my own journey. So are they. Letting them be, gives me peace.
How are you doing with your nine fruits of the spirit? Let me know!
'The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
and self-control.' Galatians 5:22-23
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