Fruit of the Spirit

There flows forth great qualities 
From the life giving King
Called the fruits of the spirit
That make Heaven sing

The first fruit is love
That can only be known
Through the forgiveness of God
Of the sins we each own

The second fruit is joy
That grows from that love
And the heart's knowing
That it is received from above

The third fruit is peace
The assurance from God
That his love never leaves us
Wherever we trod

The fourth fruit is long suffering 
The strength to endure
Knowing God will sustain us
And our footing will be sure

The fifth fruit is gentleness
The willingness to see
The struggles of others
Yet reach out tenderly

The sixth fruit is goodness
The ability to respond
Giving of one's resource
To lift someone who is bound

The seventh fruit is faith
Placing my trust up above
Knowing God's purpose for me
Will be done through His love

The eighth fruit is meekness
Combining strength mixed with grace
Applying God's wisdom 
To every challenge we face 

The ninth fruit is temperance
Knowing what to do and when
In all situations of life
To bring healing and hope wherever we've been

There cannot be laws made
In the courts of mankind 
That outlaw these fruits
Because they are divine

As we spend time with Christ
In His Holy Word
These fruits will flow through us
In one accord. 

Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 

[23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Jeff Dyk