#MondayMeditation – Page 8 – Memos from God

The top view of a pint box of golden raspberries. Caption: But the fruit of the Spirit is patience. Galatians 5:22-23

The top view of a pint box of blueberries. Caption: But the fruit of the Spirit is peace. Galatians 5:22-23

The top view of a pint box of red raspberries. Caption: But the fruit of the Spirit is joy. Galatians 5:22-23

Happy summer! (At least in the northern hemisphere.) Summer seems like the perfect time for some fruit. As I post each fruit of the Spirit over the next nine weeks, please take time to consider how it is represented in your life.

The top view of a pint box of blueberries. Caption: But the fruit of the Spirit is love. Galatians 5:22-23

A beach, viewed from above, with golden sand, turquoise water, and a surfer. Caption: Everything you do should be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

A man standing on a rocky shore looking out at the still water of a lake with a mountain in the background. Caption: When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19

A cross-shaped monument silhouetted against a golden sky. Caption: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

A large, carved, black door opening into a room glowing with light. Caption: Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home and share a meal with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20

Water rushing past large moss-covered rocks in a stream. Caption: But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24

The sun is peeking through a sky filled with dark storm clouds. Caption: We are experiencing trouble on every side, but are not crushed: we are perplexed, but not driven to despair; we are persecuted, but not abandoned; we are knocked down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8