W.D.Y.K.A.G. – Grace Gives Us A New Way Of Life

Introduction

Grace is the , , favor of God, freely given through Jesus Christ.
Grace deals with our , transforms our , and reshapes our .

Freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:13–18)

“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be .” (v.13)
“Do not use your freedom to indulge the .” (v.13)
Freedom does not mean whatever we do is .

Flesh vs. Spirit

The = living life on our own , strength, and desires.
The = God’s , wisdom, and love at work in us.

The Battle Within (Galatians 5:17–21)

The flesh and the Spirit are in with each other.
Principle:
Sow to the flesh → reap .
Sow to the Spirit → reap .

The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)

Singular “fruit” (not fruits): it’s a deal.

Fruit is (grows naturally).
Fruit is (ripens slowly over time).

The nine qualities: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Practices to Grow the Fruit

Love → Pray daily for three people.
Joy → Keep a gratitude journal.
Peace → Practice an evening check-in.
Patience → Build margin into your life.
Kindness → Send one word of encouragement each day.
Goodness → Do one hidden act of goodness each week.
Faithfulness → Keep a simple rule of life.
Gentleness → Slow your speech before replying.
Self-control → Pre-decide limits on screens, spending, sweets.

Here’s the beauty: grace doesn’t just save us something — it saves us something.

3 Takeaways

1. Grace gives
2. Understand the within.
3. Let the grow in you.

5 Questions

Paul says we are called to be free. In your own life, what has freedom in Christ looked like — and how has it been different from the world’s version of freedom?

Where do you notice the “battle” between flesh and Spirit in your daily life? How does recognizing this struggle encourage you rather than discourage you?

Paul warns that what we “sow” will grow. What are some habits, influences, or choices you’ve been feeding lately — and what fruit are they producing?

The fruit of the Spirit is described as a package deal. Which of the nine qualities feels most natural to you right now, and which one do you sense God inviting you to nurture more intentionally?

Grace doesn’t just save us from something; it saves us for something. What do you sense God calling you to do this week that would allow His grace to flow through you to others?