Quote: “Life and faith are not just about God and me. The words and traits in this passage aren’t primarily about making me feel comfortable; they’re about how I bless my neighbor. The writer here is like a loving parent who knows what is best for the child, but also what sort of person the parent wants the child to become. The writer urges the Galatians, and us, to ‘be guided by the Spirit’(vs.25) so our fruitful lives can bless the lives of others. (Prayer) Lord God, help me as your child to choose well how to live, that my life may bless others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
From: Christ In Our Home, Vol. 68,#2, Augsburg Fortress Pub., Read:5/3,(Galatians 5:16-26).
