Manifestation of Fruit in My Life

In fasting, Lord, I realize that I focus so less on temporal things and distractions.  While I am not fasting, the potential is present to get caught up in very many distractions and weights.  A conclusion gained from fasting is that an empty stomach keeps one more focused on the Lord.  I perceive that this is the same with situations in my life:  the fuller I am with the contents of day to day living, the less focus I have on the Lord.  I must overcome this battle, or perhaps, this is my destiny.  I have realized that I have very many flaws that keep me tangled with the works of the flesh.  I resolve now to keep them in check, by prayer, fasting and congregating.  In addition, I will seek to bear the fruit of the Spirit.  I will not wait for the fruit to just appear as a result of putting away the deeds of the flesh.  I will become actively involved in bearing it.  I will pray and diligently seek to have the fruit manifested in my life.