Fruit of the Spirit

"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
"Meekness, temperance..." -Galatians 5:22-23-

Last night, I was outside my apartment thinking. I thought about my feelings and thoughts. My feelings were shame, depression, sadness, hopelessness, anger, etc. Nothing particularly good. I thought about why I was feeling them. I thought about giving up. Then I remembered something; I remembered that God does not want me to fail. He doesn't want anyone to fail but return to Him. He does not give us shame, depression, sadness, or hopelessness. He gives us joy, hope, peace, faith, etc. He wants us to know that He loves us! He is benevolent! Even if I make mistakes, He will cheer me up and lift me up! He will always put His arms around me and comfort me. I particularly love this scripture talking about the fruit of the Spirit:

"For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth" -Ephesians 5:9-

Instead of giving up and letting everything go, I should think about how I can help the Lord accomplish His goals and plans. I should think of ways to serve others.

Every time I feel the fruit of Satan, I want to shout out:

"Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul." -2 Nephi 4:28-