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I like what the author wrote about developing new habits. Our old ones did not suddenly appear, and likewise, our new habits, i.e. fruits of the Spirit, will not happen immediately either. We have to allow the Holy Spirit to work a gradual change within us. We have a lot of road construction going on locally every summer. It seems that each time we turn on a different road, there is a sign that says. “Road Work Ahead.” We should have a constant sign flashing in our minds that says, “The Spirit is Working Here.” He wants us to be more like Jesus, we want to be more like Jesus, and together we can accomplish that goal, one day at a time. I look into the mirror these days and sometimes I wonder who that is staring back at me. It is not the same embittered, unconfident and ready to defend myself at any time person who was me for over twenty years. I have settled into a more quiet nature of one who accepts what others do, says to myself that God will take care of it and move on, without carrying a burden of unforgiveness and with a smile on my face and a light in my eyes. I am not where God wants me to be yet, but I am not where I was. Thank God that He is still working within me!