Pr. Nick preached about the fruits of the Spirit as we dive deeper into discovering and living out our spiritual gifts.

"For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do." -Galatians 5:17

We are in a tug-of-war between our flesh and the Spirit. Each day we can follow the desires of our wants and pleasures rather than walk in-step with the Spirit.

We need the Holy Spirit to transform our selfish hearts and bring us into a new direction.
Fruit grows if you are a branch of the vine! The life of the Spirit grows naturally and organically as a result of natural growth in relationship with God.

The fruit of the Spirit is Jesus in us! It’s not moralism or spiritual elitism. It's not "I'm better than the person next to me". It's that our flesh has been crucified with our Savior and that we are no longest living for the flesh.

It's a life and relationship that takes you…
….places you thought you would never go
…into deeper more meaningful experiences

Following Jesus is a wondrous and majestic journey, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Sometimes it feels confusing, vulnerable, and lonely - like a tug of war.

It's a Spirit led adventure that leads to freedom to live out our God-given abilities and gifts.

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