Spiritual Collectives Fall 2025
The Quiet Work: Living the Fruit of the Spirit

Week 3: Joy & Peace - The Inner Fruits

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IN THIS LESSON

Philippians 4:4-7.

Take a deep breath and ask God what he would say to you. What does he want you to hear? Take note of any word, phrase, feeling or image that pops out or “shimmers” for you as you listen to the meditation.

All fruit begins beneath the surface.
Some, though, stay close to the soul.
They show up in your voice, your posture, your pace.
They percolate deep within—
bubbling and permeating.
These inner fruits are there—quiet and real.

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Joy is a deep inner gladness not tied to outcomes.
Having no need for the right mood, the right moment, or the right news.
It emerges as strength forged from holy connection.

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Peace is a quiet mind and a steady heart in the midst of what is.
It doesn’t ask for answers.
It doesn’t require things to be resolved.
It just arrives—and stays.

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These are not emotions to chase.
They’re not rewards.
They are fruit.
The kind that grows in stillness, in trust, in letting go.

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What does joy look like for you right now?
Not the loud kind.
But the quiet presence that says:
Even here, I can still be glad.

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Where is peace making its way toward you—
even when nothing around you has changed?

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These inner fruits are always becoming.
Always whispering to the soul.

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Let the words stay with you today:
Joy.
Peace.


Spiritual Inventory

Main Questions

  • What is God saying to me?

  • What will I do about it?

Other Questions to Consider:

  • Where is God present for you in this week's meditation?

  • How did the meditation speak to you?

  • What thoughts or questions arose?

  • Are you affirmed or challenged in your current actions or beliefs?

  • What insights or questions are you left with?

  • Are there actions you feel challenged to change or lean deeper into?

  • What has God been saying to you about these in the interim?

  • The Quiet Work meditation series was written by Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau. She is an ordained minister, spiritual director, writer, and soul care companion, and a vital part of the soul|makers team. You can find more of her writings and work with spiritual direction at her website: https://patriceonline.com/

  • You can find the collection of over 200 videos including original meditation series and interviews with artists on the Vergenow YouTube Channel. The videos are produced by Dan ABH and the support of the soul|makers and Convergence community and staff.