Summer is upon us 

It’s got me thinking about fruit 

Fruit essentially comes from the ground 

And so do we 

Looking around, it seems the world needs something sweet 

Maybe some refreshing watermelon or an orange 

Instead of all the yellin’ and scourgin’ 

And maybe some color like that of blueberries or raspberries 

Instead of something dark and scary 

Bananas? Dates? 

What do you think?

There’s also fruit of the Spirit 

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control 

Ah, if only these could take hold!

How many of them did I eat this week? Any??

Of anxiety, depression, worry, fear, panic, insecurity, hate, rushing – there is plenty 

Just hop on the interstate or answer the phone 

What’s on your plate?

Look at the bank statements or your schedule 

It ain’t cool

Eat some fruit, be a fruit

Peace might be my favorite, I want to plant it in the garden

Then I think some goodness could get started

You’ll radiate and be cute

Delightful, too

Let the Spirit rest in you 

How I need it too!