In the weeks following Pentecost in 2021, I wrote a series of poems looking at the virtues described as the “fruit the spirit” in Galatians 5:22-23. (Technically, they are all one fruit.)
In each post, I offer short reflections on how I understand each word and focus particularly on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
(I also have poems specifically celebrating the Holy Spirit, which can be used at Pentecost – see them here.)
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- Songs of the Spirit: self-control (a poem)
Your bounty can never know excess, Overflow is a hallmark of your beauty. - Songs of the Spirit: gentleness (a poem)Blessed are the gentle For they shall inherit A world of thankfulness.
- Songs of the Spirit: faithfulness (a poem)Like the tides that never cease, You remember your ancient promises
- Songs of the Spirit: goodness (a poem)Make goodness the stuff that I’m made of, So all of my fruit may be sweet.
- Songs of the Spirit: kindness (a poem)You didn’t have to, But you wanted to
- Songs of the Spirit: patience (a poem)And yet you reside In those in-between times. Unwavering, unworn and unweary.
- Songs of the Spirit: peace (a poem)Yours is a peace that gives rest. It does not wane or waver, It does not sleep or slumber.
- Songs of the Spirit: joy (a poem)You are the delight that never goes away. Each day, everyday, l appreciate you.
- Songs of the Spirit: love (a poem)You give of yourself To save others. To save us.
