Ready to Rescue Day 12

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

When the Holy Spirit is in control, our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faith, gentleness and self control. God’s plan is to produce all of these qualities in us as we yield to Him. When the Holy Spirit is not in control of our lives we are unloving, joyless, restless, impatient, unkind, and out of control. Yield today to the work of the Holy Spirit in you. Ask God to produce in you the fruit of His Holy Spirit.

"Father, I am empty, but you are full. I am hungry, but you are the Bread of Heaven. I am thirsty, but you are the Fountain of Life. I am weak, but you are strong. I am poor, but you are rich. I am foolish, but you are wise. I am broken, but you are whole. I am dying, but your steadfast love is better than life." When God sees this confession of need and this expression of trust, He acts, because the glory of His all-sufficient grace is at stake.
- John Piper, A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer