In the past, I believed that once we received Christ and His Spirit, the fruit would just immediately appear. But like a healthy tree or vine, this process takes time and care. As I began to ask for good fruit, I realized there were parts of my heart— the darker, more hidden areas—that were unhealthy and needed attention. Asking for good fruit didn’t make them magically appear. I had to wrestle with my flesh, learning to let go of things that didn’t belong. It felt as though, as I fought thro...