Many of us seek the fruit of the Spirit without seeking the source of the fruit—the Spirit. If you want to be loving, do not strive to be loving. Instead aspire to be filled with the Spirit. If you long for patience, do not work harder to be patient. Rather, be filled with the Spirit. If you want more consistent self-control in your life, do not seek after self-control. Rather, let the Spirit fill you. The Spirit is the source of the fruit. Surrender to the control of the Spirit and the fruit will result.
