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) May 30, 2021 - Your bounty can never know excess,
Overflow is a hallmark of your beauty. 
Songs of the Spirit: gentleness (a poem) June 6, 2021 - Blessed are the gentle For they shall inherit
A world of thankfulness.
Songs of the Spirit: faithfulness (a poem) June 13, 2021 - Like the tides that never cease,
You remember your ancient promises
Songs of the Spirit: goodness (a poem) June 20, 2021 - Make goodness the stuff that I’m made of,
So all of my fruit may be sweet.
Songs of the Spirit: patience (a poem) July 4, 2021 - And yet you reside In those in-between times.
Unwavering, unworn and unweary.
Songs of the Spirit: peace (a poem) July 11, 2021 - 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) July 18, 2021 - You are the delight that never goes away.
Each day, everyday, l appreciate you.
