We are waiting right now on so many things. Our house to sell. Packing up. Saying goodbyes. Grief to follow. On the flip side, we look forward with anticipation to other changes. A new ministry calling. Life close to family. Baby Long :)
We wait. And wait. And wait some more. (It seems the waiting is intense lately). And I know that transitions are typically tough for me (Cassie), so I've been praying about it lots. Last week I found this list of the fruit of the Spirit, in Galatians 5:22-23. I've been reflecting on what it means to be filled with the Spirit in all times, even emotionally tough ones... so I pray Lord, that you'd fill us with this fruit through the rollercoaster of both lows and highs to come.
NIV The Message
Love Affection for others
Joy Exuberance about life
Peace Serenity
Patience A willingness to stick with things
Kindness A sense of compassion in the heart
Goodness A conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people
Faithfulness Involved in loyal commitments
Gentleness Not needing to force our way in life
Self-Control Able to marshal and direct our energies wisely
Amen.
