A tree is only as healthy as its weakest branch. Holding on to the hope that a dead branch will be fruitful is setting yourself up for disappointment. It’s time to create space for new things to grow. Meaning, we have to prune. We must be vigilant and responsible for the growth in our lives. Beautiful things cannot bloom if we do not make room for them. Isaiah 43 says to leave the old stuff behind and look up at the new, because it is coming your way!

The last fruit of the spirit in this series we are talking about is, gentleness. It invites those around us in. It creates a safe place and welcomes vulnerability. As we grow and mature and lean into the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, we get to watch as our lives begin to flourish with deeper connections and stronger relationships. Gentleness is a superpower.

A person who lacks self-control is dangerous. Without that discipline you begin a war with yourself that never seems to end. So how do you integrate self control into your daily life and habits? How do you transition from being reactive to responsive? Do you let your intrusive thoughts take over? These are questions we are going to dive into on this episode! It’s a good one!

Patience is inconvenient. It’s a fruit of our heart we need to water, just like the others. We all have patience to some capacity but as life challenges us, our eyes are opened to areas that could use some improvement. I believe God stirs our hearts in ways to draw us closer to Him and develop our character. The process requires patience and you are strong enough to walk the path that’s ahead.

Faithfulness isn’t easy. It comes with responsibilities and obligations. But it is a privilege to have the opportunity to be faithful. It’s consistent, loyal, anchored, and devoted. No matter the circumstance. What areas of your life are you most faithful to? Do you put all your eggs in one basket? Let’s have a chat!!

Are you kind or just nice? What’s the difference? Can you be both? All good questions we are going to discuss in this episode! We live in a world where pleasing everyone is impossible but being kind is timeless!!

When was the last time you felt loved by God? I know, that’s a heavy question. One you may have a quick answer for or maybe you are left pausing longer than you’d prefer…

Does a good conversation, hot cup of coffee, or a pretty sky feel ordinary? Or do you have the eyes to see them through a different lens?

It’s hard to define your character and the fruit of goodness when everything is going right and all is well… the real testament is when the pressure is on… can your character be counted on? Do you allow Gods goodness into your life? Do you pour out goodness to others? That’s what this episode is diving into! Oh and agathosyne!! *wink wink*

Is peace a priority in your life? That’s a question you need to ask if you are frequently finding yourself restless and conflicted. Do some digging. Search for what is causing a ruckus and let’s work on getting it fixed!

Joy is found when we are in alignment with God. It’s something we didn’t create but we get to experience because of the holy spirit. In this episode I talk about why we feel like we lose our joy and how to anchor ourselves in it. I’m excited for this one!!