Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness

Fruits of the Spirit — a Dock Line poetry series reflecting on Galatians 5:22–23. Part 5 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 fretting about my problems
When the Lord showed up

And asked if I’d like to talk

And stop worrying for a minute

And take a breath from the stress

And cares of this world

And so we sat and He spoke,

“Kindness can be found in my hands”, He said,
“And it can be found in yours too

Your hands can reach out, on purpose,
To love and take care of those around you

Your hands can stretch out and serve
And “die to self” for someone else

Your hands can create and build up
Bringing forth something bigger than you dreamed

Your hands can gather people together
So you can remind yourself, you are never alone”

He said, “Kindness can be found in my hands yes,
But, kindness is waiting on you”

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