How to Walk as a Christian – part 4

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Today’s crazy world makes many of us long to have peace and harmony in our relationships. Whether it’s at home, at work, or in our fellowships, conflict with others can easily disturb our sense of peace and harmony. But as the Bible commands us to walk in the Spirit, being able to extend God’s love, joy and peace with others are how we can have the fruit of the Spirit produced through our lives.

Galatians 5:22-23 highlights the fruit of the Spirit as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Among these, peace stands out as a powerful quality that fosters harmony in our interactions. When we allow the Holy Spirit to work in our hearts, and through our lives, it pleases God that we can live and work harmoniously with others.

Peace isn’t just an absence of conflict or war. When God’s peace pours through us as Supernatural, spiritual fruit, we’ll take proactive actions to be at peace with others in our lives. This is God’s will for each of us as His children.

As Christians have made peace with God through the cross of Christ, we now have access to the peace of God within us. God teaches us that His peace passess all understanding and willl guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Living and obeying God’s peace in our life’s choices then enables us to seek peace and pursue it with one another. To obey God’s spiritual peace is one of the biggest ways that God trains us to know His will.

Living in harmony with others comes when we practice the fruit of the Spirit on a daily basis. By choosing to love others instead of acting out in anger, choosing kindness over harshness, and choosing self-control over being out of control, we mirror Christ’s character to those around us. This not only strengthens our relationships in a bond of love, but also creates a welcoming, peaceful environment that draws others to God’s love.

If you seek peace and harmony in your life, start by asking God’s Spirit to correct you and to direct you. Obey His wanting to lead you down His path of peace.

Surrender to God doing this new work through you. As you walk in God’s Spirit, you’ll experience a deeper peace and closeness with God and all others.

Remember, true love, joy and peace only comes from God’s Spirit producing these things as fruit out of your life. Let God’s fruit shine out of your life today!