Do You Look Like Your Father?

Do you look like your father?

Romans 8:16 tells us “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Since we are God’s children, we need to grow to become more like him – to “look like Him”. Here’s how:

Galatians 5:22-23 tells us “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.” This is a perfect check-list and spiritual exercise program for us to become more like our Father. Each day and each week, (i) chose one of the “fruit” to focus on, (ii) pray for understanding, (iii) research the nature of the fruit, (iv) list times and ways that you can display that fruit in your own life, (v) by faith, allow the Spirit to produce that fruit in you in those situations. Review, pray and practice again J

Love: Luke 10:25-37, John 3:16, John 15:9-17, 1Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:8

Joy: Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Psalm 16:11, 19:8, 28:7, Matt 13:44

Peace: Numbers 6:26, Romans 12:18, John 14:27, Psalm 34:14, Heb 12:11

Patience: Proverbs 19:11, Romans 8:25, James 1:19, James 5:10

Kindness: Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:9, Matthew 9:12-13, Ruth 3:10

Goodness: Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 116:12, Romans 15:14, 2Peter 1:5

Faithfulness: Luke 16:10, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 57:10, Romans 3:3

Humility: Proverbs 11:2, Ephesians 4:2, 1 Peter 5:6, James 3:13, Philippians 2:3

Self-Control: Proverbs 25:28, 1 Corinthians 7:5, Titus 1:8, Galatians 5:13-17