![]() Give each child a Bible, and have kids locate Galatians 5:22-23a. It isn’t necessary for the numbers to come out even. Repeat the numbering if you have more than nine kids. Then have children form a circle, and have children number off, one through nine. Introduce the nine qualities of the fruit of the Spirit through this prayer. Fruit of the Spirit Departure Prayer (5 minutes) All children will understand that the fruit of the Spirit is given to us as a tool, equipping us to show God’s love to those around us, fulfilling God’s commands. Older children will discover how to grow and nurture the fruit of the Spirit in their lives and realize the importance of each quality. They will learn how to recognize qualities of the fruit of the Spirit when they see them. ![]() Younger children are still learning about who Jesus is and will discover in this journey what each fruit of the Spirit looks like. As children learn about the fruit of the Spirit, they will learn that God uses us as his instruments to show his love to others! Jesus was the ultimate expression of God’s love, and all the qualities of God that made Jesus who he was-love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control-become qualities in us the closer we grow in our relationships with Jesus. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift God gives Christians to help them live lives that please him and show his love to those who don’t know God. ![]()
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