Focus
Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything other than God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word.
Read
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. 10 For
“Those who desire to love life
and to see good days,
let them keep their tongues from evil
and their lips from speaking deceit;
11 let them turn away from evil and do good;
let them seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
Reflect
Over the last few years, I’ve seen a division in our country as I’ve never seen before. It’s not just from a political standpoint but from a religious one as well. I’ve seen lifelong friendships end over differences of opinions. As Christians, how should we conduct ourselves in the world environment we live in today?
First of all, if we believe in God and put our faith and trust in His scriptures, we should have a unified spirit. Secondly, we need to have sympathy and compassion for one another. We need to share in the burdens and struggles of one another to help lift each other up. We need to rejoice with one another when things are going great. It’s impossible to be united in spirit if we don’t have compassion and sympathy for one another. Finally, we are to love one another while displaying a tender heart and a humble mind. These characteristics are the foundation of our Christian faith. God wants us to love one another with the same type of love He has for us. In a divided society, there are countless opportunities for us to be a witness for Christ by putting our faith on display.
Pray
Dear Lord, as I walk this daily journey of life, help me to live in a way that shares love, grace, mercy, compassion and sympathy with those in my path. Help me to be a witness for you each day. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
Go with God.
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