The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness Day 5: Growing in Kindness

Awakened to Deliver – The Fruit of the Spirit: KindnessDay 5: Growing in KindnessKey Verse: Colossians 3:12 (NASB 2020)“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”⸻Episode Highlights• Kindness is a fruit that grows through spiritual maturity—not self-effort.• Staying connected to Jesus is essential for kindness to flow through us.• The Word of God renews our minds and transforms our responses.• Kindness multiplies when it’s tested—especially in hard or unfair situations.• Bitterness blocks kindness; forgiveness clears the soil for kindness to grow.• Daily surrender to the Holy Spirit is how we become more like Jesus.• Small, intentional acts of kindness become eternal seeds of impact.⸻Scripture References• Colossians 3:12 – Put on a heart of kindness.• Galatians 5:22-23 – Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit.• John 15:4-5 – Abide in Jesus to bear fruit.• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.• Philippians 4:8 – Fill your mind with what is true and lovely.• Galatians 5:25 – Walk by the Spirit.• Proverbs 18:21 – Speak life with your words.• Hebrews 12:15 – Guard against bitterness.• Luke 6:32-33 – Kindness shines when it’s undeserved.• Galatians 6:9 – Don’t grow weary in doing good.⸻Reflection QuestionsWhat’s filling your heart—kindness or frustration?Is there any bitterness in your life that needs to be released?Who might God be prompting you to show kindness to today?⸻Takeaway ChallengeAsk the Holy Spirit to reveal one person you can bless with kindness today.Then act—whether through a word, a prayer, a gesture, or a sacrifice.Let kindness flow from your connection to Jesus, not your own strength.⸻Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree. All his socials are @Fishtok4JesusMinistries.⸻Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported. To partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, visit his Linktree to give via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or Patreon.⸻Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.⸻Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs it.Next week, we begin a brand-new series on goodness—how God’s goodness changes our lives and shapes our witness. Don’t miss it!