How do I determine how much of me is led by the spirit? Galatians 5:22,23 tells me that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”

The Spirit produces this fruit in me when He is in control. I know that Jesus desires that I bear much fruit, and that is why He puts the Spirit in me. If the spirit is in control of me, my life will be overflowing with the fruit of the Spirit. So…how am I measuring up?

How much joy am I experiencing today?
How much joy would I be experiencing if the Spirit was in control of my life?
How much peace do I have?
Is patience scarce?  Does the Holy Spirit lack patience?  Should I?
What about kindness?  Or faithfulness? 
Am I considering giving up? Would the Spirit give up?
Am I gentle? Do difficult people encounter me or the Spirit of God?
Are circumstances influencing my behavior more than the Holy Spirit?
Am I spirit-led? Or do other things influence me more?
Do I assume I am Spirit-led or do I exhibit proof = fruit?

Lots of questions. Love to hear our thoughts as you endeavor to live a Spirit-led life.

Brent Heishman