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The Fruit of the Spirit For Kids
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What are the 9 Fruits of the Spirit?

The 9 Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit is the name that Paul gave to a list of 9 Christ-like qualities that include: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control.

Galatians 5:22-23 New International Version (NIV) - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

The word forebearance is another word for patience.

The fruits of the spirit are wonderful qualities that all Christians should have and that others can see in you. Sometimes it is very hard to be Christ-like and to display the fruits of the spirit but with God's help these qualities can grow in us with time.

The Fruit of the Spirit

~ LOVE ~

LOVE is one of the fruits of the spirit. The Bible talks a LOT about LOVE and how we should love GOD with all our heart and to also love others, even our enemies.

~ JOY ~

JOY is another fruit of the spirit. Joy is like being happy except that with JOY, we can feel JOY even when we are having a bad day and things aren't going our way. Joy can best be described as putting Jesus first:

J Jesus Put Jesus first in your life
O Others Care for OTHER people and don't be selfish
Y Yourself - Put other people's needs and happiness above your own

~ PEACE ~

Peace is a fruit of the spirit that we as Christians are given that allows us to feel peaceful inside. Because we know Jesus, we can feel calm inside regardless of what is going on all around us.

~ PATIENCE ~

Patience is a fruit of the sprit that might be challenging for some of us. Waiting for something that we want to happen can be frustrating. God wants us to be patient and especially when we are waiting for a prayer to be answered.

~ KINDNESS ~

Another fruit of the spirit is Kindness. Being kind to others is something that Jesus desires for all of us to do. We should even be kind to our enemies and those who have hurt us. Reach out to others and show them kindness so that they can feel the love of Jesus through you.

~ GOODNESS ~

Goodness is a fruit of the spirit that means we will turn towards good things and run away from the bad. God wants us to NOT sin and as a Christian, we should try our best to always do the right thing and be GOOD. We want the world to see how GOOD our God is through our actions.

~ FAITHFULNESS ~

The next fruit of the spirit is Faithfulness. What does being faithful mean? Being faithful means that you will keep your promises. Other people will rely on you because they know that you will do exactly what you say you will do. Being a loyal friend and family member is also another way of being faithful.

~ GENTLENESS ~

Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit where we show tenderness towards other people. Always be soft and gentle when dealing with others, just as Jesus did when He walked on the earth.

~ SELF CONTROL ~

The last fruit of the spirit is Self Control but it certainly not the least. It is very important to show self control when you feel like being angry and losing your temper. We must try very hard to stay calm and stay in control even when we feel very OUT of control.

Make a Fruit of The Spirit For Kids Pizza
From Family Fun

Ingredients

CRUST
1 Ready to bake piecrust, your favorite recipe, or our Foolproof Pie Shell

FILLING

1/2 cup soft spread fat-free or low-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

TOPPINGS

A selection of berries and sliced fruits (blueberries, strawberries, bananas, kiwis, seedless grapes sliced in half, Mandarin orange sections, pineapple, etc...)
Shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

1.Let the piecrust come to room temperature per the package instructions, then unfold it onto a large cookie sheet or pizza pan.

2.Roll up edges of the crust, crimping them slightly so that they'll stay rolled up. Prick the crust lightly with a fork in about 20 places (allowing air to escape).

3.Bake the crust in a preheated 450 degree oven for about 9 minutes or until it's lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.

4.As the crust bakes, whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, adding just enough milk to make it spreadable. When the crust has cooled, spread on the cream-cheese mixture with a rubber spatula, bringing it to the edge of the pizza.

5.Arrange the fruit on the pizza and don't stint on the creativity. Your kids can make a wild mosaic or a fruit face. If they like, sprinkle the pizza with shredded coconut. Slice with a sharp knife and serve, or refrigerate. Serves 8.