source of self worth

"Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can't bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can't bear fruit unless you are joined with me." John 15:4 (The Message)

Thank you, Jesus, that my husband lives in you and draws his self-worth from you, rather than his job or his achievements. He has borne so much good fruit for you! I am deeply grateful you have joined us together in you.

fruits of the spirit

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." Galatians 5:22-25 (New International Version)

Jesus, help me grow in my children the fruit of your Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. May we live in step with your Holy Spirit, rather than the following the patterns of sin.