Fruits of the Spirit: Faithfulness

Fruits of the Spirit — a Dock Line poetry series reflecting on Galatians 5:22–23. Part 7 of 9.

In this series, each poem listens for how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control show up in ordinary life—with the Lord interrupting hurry, worry, and noise to speak a quieter word.

I was busy worrying about things I can’t control
When the Lord showed up
And He asked me to sit with Him

And take a break

And rock on a swing

And sit shoulder to shoulder

“My faithfulness is found in the rhythms of your body

Your heart beat

The breath in your lungs

Your tears when you cry

Yes, even the blinking of your eyes

All remind you of my faithfulness

These automatic responses to life
These habitual reflexes that you don’t even think about

Are reminders that I am always with you
I am always moving through you

My faithfulness runs through your blood
Your lungs
Your face

This faithfulness inside you
I put there, and it can’t be controlled
It’s a reflex, and can’t be rehearsed”

Explore the series: Love · Joy · Peace · Patience · Kindness · Goodness · Faithfulness · Gentleness · Self-Control

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” — Galatians 5:22–23