Fruits of the Spirit

This morning in my quiet time I was reading Galations 5:22-23
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." NKJV


I was reading from John Maxwell's Leadership Bible (I love it) and he wrote the following:
"Probably the most memorable verses in this book[Galations] are those that list the "fruit of the spirit" ... Every leader should embrace this marvelous list of inward qualities.

1. Love:  Is my leadership motivated by love for people?
2. Joy:  Do I exhibit an unshakable joy, regardless of circumstances?
3. Peace:  Do people see my inward peace and take courage?
4. Longsuffering:  Do  I wait patiently for results as I develop people or goals?
5. Kindness:  Am I caring and understanding toward everyone I meet?
6. Goodness:  Do I want the best for others and for the organization?
7. Faithfulness:  Have I kept my commitments to the mission?
8. Gentleness:  Is my strength under control? Can I be both tough and tender?
9. Self-Control:  Am I disciplined to make progress toward my goals?

 ~John Maxwell : The Maxwell Leadership Bible

As a leader within any organization, church, or home, it is always good to do a checkup on the "fruits" that are evident in our lives.  Great thoughts to start my day, thought they might be good to share :)