The document discusses the fruits of God's spirit according to Galatians 5:22-23, which are love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and moderation. It uses the analogy of planting a seed that grows into a plant with fruits to represent how filling our lives with things from God will cause his fruits to blossom within us. When others see God's loving ways in our actions and words, we will be happy and more like Jesus.

1. Fruits of God’s Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, patience, gentleness,
goodness, faith, meekness,
moderation.
(Galatians 5:22–23, paraphrased)
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2. Have you ever
planted a seed in
the ground and
watched it grow?
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3. If a tomato seed is planted and given
enough care, sunshine, and plenty of
water, a tomato vine will eventually
grow, and then in a little more time
there will be lovely red, juicy
tomatoes. That plant
and the tomatoes
all grew out of
that tiny seed.
Our spirits,
or our hearts,
are a little like
the earth. The
things that we
“plant,” or make a
part of our spirits, will grow
and become a part of who we are.
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4. When we are mindful to fill our
lives with things that come from
God, then our lives will blossom
with fruits of His Spirit—love,
peace, patience, gentleness, joy,
and so much more.
It’s important that we take care to
plant good things in the garden
of our heart. That way, when
others look at us, they will see
Jesus’ loving ways in our actions
and words. The more we are like
Jesus, the happier we will be.
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5. Action
Ask your mommy or daddy for you want to do to be more like
several dried beans. In a bowl, Jesus, and put it by your bean
place some wet cotton or a wet sprouts so that you’re reminded of
paper towel and place your beans what it is you want to grow in.
on the towel. Once the seeds
sprout, move the towel and Be sure to water your beans lightly
seeds to a place where they get every day. In a few days, you’ll see
sunshine. Write down one thing them begin to sprout.
Authored by Katiuscia Giusti. Illustrations by Sabine Rich. Design by Christia Copeland.
Published by My Wonder Studio. Copyright © 2011 by The Family International
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