Sept. 13, 2013

Fruit of the Spirit

by Gary Field (author's profile)

Transcription

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Gary Field
DC#M05398
Dorm E1-103
Century C.I.
Century, FL
32535

1-2

A Buddhist might call it "karma,"
A scientist - cause and effect."
It's quite simple to a farmer
What's been planted - you can expect.

It's a principle of scripture,
What a man sows - that he shall reap.
Even seeds that are carelessly sown,
Will continue to grow as you sleep.

But sowing is not just in words or deeds,
We can also sow into our mind.
Nagging thoughts can grow just like weeds,
Into those cares and worries - that bind.

Those seeds, once sown, becomes the fruit we must bear,
And by that fruit, is how we are known.
Those seeds we've sown become the fruit we bear
That we will have to present at the throne.

Perhaps it's time that we all just stop -
And think about what that scripture has said.
Perhaps we should take a look at our crop,
It's the proof of the life that we've led.

"By their fruit you shall know them."
What is it that our savior will see?
Does it bring glory or condemn?
What's at stake is eternity.

16

2-2

Every tree that bringeth forth not good fruit,
Is hewn down and cast into the fire.
This is not just my opinion,
But the words of the messiah.

Will you wind up in the storehouse,
Or on the threshing room floor?
Stand undefiled, as a spouse -
Or be left outside of the door?

Be not deceived, God is not mocked,
For what a man sows - that shall he reap.
Bring forth fruit meet for the master's table,
Or friend - be prepared to weep.

As I sit here writing these words,
The things that I keep thinking of -
Is not just that we reap what we sow,
But that the fruit of the spirit is love.
So love
my friend
Sow love!

Gary Field
www.betweenthebars.org/blogs/1398

Printed by Freddie Lee Haliburton, Sr.

17

Favorite

Replies (1) Replies feed

jecol Posted 11 years, 3 months ago. ✓ Mailed 10 years, 5 months ago   Favorite
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.

We will print and mail your reply by . Guidelines

Other posts by this author

Subscribe

Get notifications when new letters or replies are posted!

Posts by Gary Field: RSS email me
Comments on “Fruit of the Spirit”: RSS email me
Featured posts: RSS email me
All Between the Bars posts: RSS