Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
Gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Devotion.
When we accept Jesus as our Saviour, the Holy Spirit’s responsibility is to make us more and more like Jesus, our Saviour. And to teach us and guide us so that we learn to depend on God, on Jesus for everything and seek the Lord with all our heart, soul and mind.
And then we will exhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit and be more like Jesus.
We cannot do this on our own, but the Holy Spirit will lead, guide, and teach us, help us, show us how to live our lives pleasing to God, and exhibit His characteristics.
Prayer (for you)
Creator and Heavenly Father,
Holy You are.
Thank You for all that You have done for me – done for the human race to save and redeem us from sin and destruction.
Thank You for sending Jesus to be my Saviour.
O Lord, please fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I can be more like You, and exhibit Your characteristics and be pleasing to You in all my ways.
O Lord, You know that I cannot do this on my own, because of sinfulness, but I know that You will help me – Your Holy Spirit will help and teach me how to do what is pleasing to You.
Help me to have the fruit of the Holy Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Dear Lord, I ask for the gift of Your Holy Spirit to be my helper, my guide, my teacher, my comforter as I journey along the Christian pathway and be with me every day.
I give You thanks and praise and I love and adore You.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Hymn.
Holy Spirit, faithful Guide.
Ever near the Christian side.
Teach me how to watch and pray.
And help me and guide me.
And show me what I ought to do.
Praise the Lord from Whom all blessings flow.
Amen.