Wholeness Wins

Scripture: Galatians 5:22–25 (NRSV): By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. ²⁴ And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. ²⁵ If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.

Devotional Thought:Let’s be clear: You can’t fake fruit!

Galatians 5 lays it all out love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These aren’t spiritual accessories, they’re evidence of a Spirit-led life. When you spend consistent time in the presence of the Lord it shapes who you are as a person and impacts how you show up in the world and in community.

Emotional intelligence without spiritual grounding is just behavior modification. But when your heart is submitted to Christ, your character bears fruit that glorifies God. Behave in a way that worthy of God getting the glory.

Wholeness isn’t perfection, it’s integration. It’s your emotions, your thoughts, and your spirit all lined up under the Lordship of Jesus. That’s the win.

Emotional Intelligence Focus:Integrating EQ and Faith

Reflection Question:Which fruit of the Spirit is most visible in your life and which one needs watering?

Prayer:God, make me whole! I don't wanna just be healed, but transformed. Let my life bear fruit that honors You. Grow me up in love, maturity, and wisdom. I want to live like Jesus, emotionally grounded and spiritually strong. In His name, Amen.