You know the rubber wristbands that are sometimes given out in honor or memory of someone, or for a cause/charity that is being sponsored? I was straightening “stuff” and actually throwing things away from my desk cubbie and scrunched in the corner was a rubber wristband and it said, “Galatians 5:22-23.  I don’t ever remember seeing this before.   Not one who can quote and remember all verses from the Bible, I immediately looked it up.

 ^“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.”

I love this!  According to the Apostle Paul, as he wrote to the Galatians, God will incredibly bless us with compassion, guide us, and improve our life. We will bear His fruit. (Ask Him to guide you, His way.  This might not necessarily be YOUR plan or YOUR Way.) The Galatians were arguing and falling away from what Paul previously had taught them.  This letter to them is Paul’s way of reminding them to live according to God’s Will. 

If you have fallen short of His Will, it is not too late. Just as the Galatians needed to be reminded, we do also.  Do you want serenity in your life?  Do you want to move wisely through your day’s journey? Are you able to care about others and express or show that concern with God-love?   Ask God to help you every morning. He will!  He wants us, like the ancient Galatians, to bear His fruit of compassion, kindness and caring. You are LOVED unconditionally. Share the love.

Jill