Are you struggling and failing to manifest the fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control — are these things consistent in your life?

If not, chances are good that you’re striving under your own strength and not taking the time to cultivate a truly personal relationship with the Lord. It is through the Holy Spirit that you bear these characteristics; it is the Holy Spirit within you that needs to guide and direct you in every aspect of your life (Galatians 5:25, Romans 8:5-6).

True Christianity is not behavior modification. It’s not a self-improvement program...