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Ashera Osorio's avatar

Oh Isis this post is great !!!!! The breakdown of the testing of the fruit of the spirit is soooo helpful I’ve never seen it put that way before . Thank you so much I’ll be able to look back and use this again and again .

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Isis Breanna Bradford's avatar

Thank you sister!! I’ve been returning to the fruit of the spirit sooo many times in the last two years!! For so long I glazed over it not realizing how that ONE scripture answered most of my questions and confusions!! Yes! Please continue to use this! And I’ll pray that the Lord speaks to you in a way that you need to hear it!

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The Happyblacky Writer's avatar

Thank you for this timely message and for breaking it down. I needed to read this especially now.

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Isis Breanna Bradford's avatar

My absolute pleasured!! I'm glad it can serve you right now! <3

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Kathy Beaubrun's avatar

THANK YOUUU FOR THIS!!! I feel like I've entered a season where I'm hearing God A LOT MORE IN AN OVERWHELMING BEAUTIFUL WAY! But chileeeee, that inner knowing is quickly followed by the voice of doubt and questioning if I just made that whole dialogue up😂😅

So the reminder to take and measure it all back (especially through the fruits of the Spirit🔥🔥🔥) to His Word was timely!!! 🤍

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Isis Breanna Bradford's avatar

Ahhh, yesss!! I love this for you!! 🥹🙌🏾 It’s such a beautiful (and sometimes wild) feeling when you start hearing Him more clearly, but whew, that doubt loves to creep in quick! 😂

But the fact that you’re even *aware* of that tension means you’re growing in discernment. And yes, measuring it all back against His Word and the fruit it produces? That’s the key! Keep leaning in, keep testing it, and trust that He’s guiding you. So excited for what He’s revealing to you in this season! ✨

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Paula's avatar

Wow, this is an incredible breakdown, thank you! I'll definitely print this out and put in my journal to get back to it.

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Ravon Campbell's avatar

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this beautiful and much-needed article. I feel seen and heard. You have approached the topic with love, firmness, and truth! I have always felt aligned with my purpose until recently. I know that God revealed my path to me, and I started to follow it, but I didn’t stay consistent. There are people who can either slow you down or try to rush you. I was aware of what God placed on my heart, but I allowed others' opinions to become a roadblock. I realized it wasn't going to happen overnight, but I made an effort to put in the work daily to see it through. Now, I’m ready to pick it back up. However, I’m worried about finances, which is something I never worried about before. As I start again, I need to establish a way to create offers that will generate revenue while still being able to serve and offer things that are free or affordable.

I feel like I need to check my heart with God. Gain clarity and insight. This article was exactly what I needed! I wrote in the advice column yesterday before reading this, and it provided me with so much perspective and clarity. It even made me want to delete my previous post, but I won't. I still need wise counsel and advice on some matters. I have no doubt that what I wish to pursue is important. However, I must go through the fruits of the Spirit!

Thank you for being obedient and sharing this! It was right on time.

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Brieanna Lightfoot Smith's avatar

Knowing God is good and wants good for us helps us to trust where He leads and rest in the fact that even if we make a "wrong" turn He's a pro at rerouting!

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Brieanna Lightfoot Smith's avatar

"Did He really tell me to “be free” and book that flight, or am I just spiraling at 11:47 p.m.?" This made me chuckle.

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Vanity Break's avatar

This is too good! Anything that creates chaos, confusion, or disregard for other people is not from God. Noted.

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Stacy-Ann Reid's avatar

Thank you. I'm about to make myself a little guide with all of these tips. This was GOOD. Thank you for pouring into this post. I feel like you're one of those characters God has introduced into my story so I can become wiser.

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