Sweet, Juicy Fruit of the Spirit

Last week we had a young lady that came in for the Joy Prom that bonded with Tammy.  She helped them find the perfect dress and as they thanked Tammy I heard her say “It wasn’t me – it was God.”

At the same time I was helping another family and it was taking awhile so I offered the mom some fruit from our breakfast.  She replied “Yes please!  I haven’t had any breakfast.”

As I was making her a plate of fruit I realized that her experience here was more than just a plate of fruit, she was getting ready to taste the fruit of God’s work as well.  When I handed her the snack, she said that there was no way she could do this for her daughters.  I explained to her that this ministry was the result of God’s goodness and provision.

"A generous person will be blessed for he shares his food with the poor." Proverbs22:9

See the plate of fruit is not important. Tammy was able to share "food with the poor" when she said "it wasn't me it was God." I was able to do the same. Both families were able to taste that the Lord is good. Best of all, at the prom closet we get to share our food with the poor. Not physical food but spiritual food.

"Taste and see that the Lord is good" Psalm34:8a

I am confident that many families have been able to taste the sweet, juicy fruit of the Spirit here at the Prom Closet.  In fact, this season 357 dresses have found their person.   Just like fruit that is sweet and juicy to our taste, the fruit of the smiles and joy that God uses our ministry for leaves me craving more!

-          - Aileen