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Galatians 5:22

What are the characteristics of your life that show your true nature?  Do your actions accurately reflect the condition of your heart?  Let’s focus our minds on some inward qualities with outward expressions.  Let’s turn our attention on some transforming character qualities that will lead to victories on and off the field of competition.

In Paul’s letter to the Galatians at chapter 5 and verse 22 he writes, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”  As apples are the fruit of an apple tree, these qualities are the fruit of a lover of God.

These qualities that are held inside a person’s character are expressed in one’s speech and conduct:

·        Love - giving sacrificially to others without expectation of return.

·        Joy - Emotional stability in turbulent times.

·        Peace - Clear minded thinking in the middle of chaos.

In today’s game, employ love for your teammates in sacrificially giving all you have to achieve a win.  Exhibit joy in overcoming the emotional roller coaster that rides through the day.  Rest in the peace that comes with trusting God through the chaos of competition.  Bear some fruit in today’s game, everyone will see the source and they’ll honor your God.

Bible Reading Plan:

Mark 15:42-47

Galatians 5:13-26

Psalms 117

II Samuel 22