Have you ever taken a big ol' drink of juice---that is rotten? Oh my goodness---what a shock! I can remember one time when I was in another country and was offered a really dirty glass of bad-looking juice. Those times, you have to drink so as not to offend your host. It was horrible--fermented, nasty juice.
I'm afraid sometimes when I'm squeezed, that's what I produce. Instead of the beautiful fruit of the Spirit, something putrid comes out. And there's even times when I'm doing the squeezing. I put so much pressure on myself to please those around me, that I'm squeezed beyond what I have to offer. Then there's not much left to give--and what does come out isn't worth having.
Oh God, control me by Your Spirit! Let fresh fruit grow in and from me daily. Let what I offer to others be a sweet nectar. Get me out of the way so what I offer is You. And let it satisfy.
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WOW. I so want good, sweet fruit to grow in me! Thank you for speaking truth.
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