The second half of this reading speaks to Jesus’ insistence that discipleship isn’t always easy.

Of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists, which are easy for you and which are challenging?

To what degree do you believe that remembering good times helps you through the bad?

What mantles have you reluctantly picked up?

What part of Jesus’ calling on your life do you resist?

Paul says it is the grace of Jesus that puts us into right relationship with God.

To what degree does listening and looking for God keep you grounded in hope?

When has God quietly shown up in your life lately?

If you had to make a list of the questions you want to ask God, what would it include?

The triune God (Parent, Son, and Spirit) is the very model of community.