Fruit of the Spirit

Tiny but precious seeds He planted in a heart waiting for them to grow

Blossoms with our savior’s care, fertile words, sacred water, and heaven’s glow

Producing special fruits within us, meant to be shared with all in need

Harvested by the Spirit, a blessing for our lives and food for our soul to feed

The sweetest being that of love, with leaves of joy and stems of peace

Many ripen on the vine; patience, kindness, and goodness not the least

Some fragile requiring gentleness with a caring hand and soft-touch

Others meant to be seen not eaten, giving us self-control as a sturdy crutch

Sprouting strong faithful branches from the gospel and grace from the eternal vine

Establishing deep roots, a strong foundation that remains forever with a God divine