Love
Joy
Peace
Forbearance
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control

To sincerely desire and work for the good of others
To celebrate and honor the things that are truly good
To seek and promote that which builds relationship with all
To willing endure the weaknesses and faults of others
To avail every opportunity to grant mercy and blessing
To imitate God in ever action and decision
To always maintain the bonds of loyalty and honorable commitment
To ensure that strength and might are always administered softly
To focus restraint first of all upon our own desires

And if such is
the fruit of the Spirit
we ought, everyone,
to seek the most genuine flames
of Pentecost.

H. Arnett
8/24/12