Day 12: Goodness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)

Galatians 6:9-10 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.

“Enrich your soul in the great goodness of God: The Father is your table, the Son is your food, and the Holy Spirit waits on you and then makes His dwelling in you.” – St. Catherine of Siena

Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love. – St.Teresa of child Jesus.

Reflection: How can I grow in this fruit of the Holy Spirit? What good works is the Lord calling me to do for His glory?

When a person accepts Christ as Savior, they receive the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome their sinful nature and develop the character of Christ. And the character of Christ is marked by the fruit of His spirit. The Holy Spirit in me exhorts and helps me everyday to be a humble and good steward. To be more joyful and thankful and even do little things with greater love for my family

Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank you for the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Help me to  act out of goodness of the heart and be obedient to God’s commandments and seek the benefit of others. Let my actions come from a place of selflessness and place the needs of others before my own. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Scripture declaration: 

I will hold on to what ever is good - Romans 12:9
I am God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works - Ephesians 2:10
I will not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of mind that I will discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect - Romans 12:2

Other scriptures:

• We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10
• In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 
• Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good – Romans 12:9

• Litany of the Holy Spirit
• 500 Praises to the Holy Spirit (Pray a few of them as you can)

Contributed by: Mary & Francis, St Elizabeth Anne Seton Parish, RIC4 Prayer group