The Fruit of the Spirit: What’s Growing in Your Life?
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You ever feel like you’re doing all the things for God but still stuck in a cycle of burnout, frustration, or just flat-out exhaustion? Same here, friend. But in this week’s episode, we’re flipping the script and asking: What’s actually growing in your life?
We’re diving into one of my favorite passages—Galatians 5:22-23—and unpacking the Fruit of the Spirit. These aren’t just character traits to check off; they’re signs of a heart connected to the Vine.
What Are the Fruit of the Spirit?
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) says:
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
These nine are not separate fruits—they’re a package deal. They grow together, from the same root: a life led by the Spirit.
Real-Life Fruit of the spirit Checks
In this episode, I talk about what it really looks like to:
- Love people who get under your skin
- Choose joy even when life feels heavy
- Chase peace in the chaos
- Wait patiently when God’s timeline doesn’t match yours
- Be kind when the world is harsh
- Live good when no one’s watching
- Stay faithful even when it’s not fun
- Be gentle in your responses
- And practice self-control when your flesh wants to take the wheel
Spoiler: it ain’t always pretty, but the Holy Spirit does the work—we just stay rooted.
Ask Yourself:
- Which fruit am I struggling to grow right now?
- Where have I seen God’s hand growing something new in me?
- Am I producing fruit or just leaves?
Listen to the Full Episode:
You can listen right here on this page—just scroll down and hit play on the embedded podcast player!
And while you’re here, don’t forget to grab your free SBD Bible Study Planner to help you dig deeper in your faith. You’ll find it under the Faith Journey tab inside Scroll Call—that’s where we’re reading through the Chronological Bible one day at a time, together.
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Final Thought
John 15:4 (NLT) says, “Remain in me, and I will remain in you.”
The fruit of the spirit is not something we can force. It grows when we stay rooted in Him. So let’s stay connected—and let the fruit show up in every part of our lives.
About the Host
Hey sweet friend — I’m Ashley, the heart behind SimplyBlessedDesignz and the voice of Unscripted Conversations.
I’m a faith-filled creative who believes in Jesus, Dollar Tree flips, and showing up even when life gets messy. Whether I’m podcasting, crafting, or cooking something from scratch, my prayer is always the same: that you leave here encouraged and reminded you’re never alone.
Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s do this life—one grace-filled day at a time. 💛
ty. God bless you Ashley!