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By Kaaren Craig<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would like to share with you something I was taught, which led to a powerful change in my life. That is, how to produce fruit of the Spirit which can be easily seen and available to others. That will be the conclusion of this article because first I must lead you through several essential prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How fruitful is your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penetrating question:  Fruit is mentioned in 488 verses in Scripture from Genesis 3 to Revelation 22. Obviously, there are many applications, but I will  limit my definition to Galatians 5:22<\/strong> \u201cBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As believers, the Holy Spirit lives within His chosen vessels. Perhaps some of these qualities\/virtues come naturally, but if you are like me, there are a few that do NOT come naturally. Patience is NOT my strong point and I have to rely on the fruit Holy Spirit to help me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me give you a life example: Someone you love is giving you the same explanation that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1) You already know, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  2) They have already explained it, not once but 2 other times!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now outwardly, I was calm, but inwardly my first thought was not patience. Fruit inspection:  \u201cimpatience\u201d is not a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Self -talk: chill, my inner being is getting more training in patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next question: How do you abide in Christ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pre- requisite to bearing fruit is to abide in Christ. Jesus is a great teacher and lays it out quite clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John 15:8-10 \u201cMy Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.  Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain <\/em>[abide<\/em>] in My love.  If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love; just as I have kept My Father\u2019s commandments and remain in His love. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How well do you keep the commandments?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next question? What is love?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Cor. 13:4-7\u201d Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recently spent a lot of time in airports. People are focused on their cell phones, iPads, or computers. Life is a hustle in airports, yet they and I abide in our devices. We send out texts, we answer texts, we phone, we check our email, we check our news sources. We may even play games. Whatever, we are focused on our cell phones. Rarely are there even casual conversations with others, the focus is staying online with our devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cell phones must be recharged according to how much they are used. The same thing with our walk with the Holy Spirit. Quiet times, set aside only for God, are the only way to recharge our spirits and recharge our spiritual batteries. Just as cell phones can be recharged while we are sleeping, the Holy Spirit often gives revelation through our dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now it is time for the conclusion!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple things you can do that make fruit easily seen and available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Set time, set place, and journal<\/strong> your daily call to Father.\n