Well, I saw a doctor yesterday morning and got another round of antibiotics, cough syrup and a cough pill. I just can’t seem to put this sore throat and nasty cough in the rear view mirror. Trust me – I desperately want to! I have rested more than I thought possible. I’ve come to realize that I’ve had to ration the words as my voice box actually tires extra quickly... therefore only truly speaking necessary words. Which has given me a great insight into how much energy I have opportunity to waste. I’ve been practicing being slow to speak and quick to listen and slow to become angry very intentionally for a couple years now or I guess I just thought I was... this has been a month of realizing that I can do even more work in this area.
I love this passage in 1 Peter. (This week) I love the line “Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” Seems like in the world today – that’s what we’re all doing - working to maintain it... Gonna have to do a word study on that phrase... Read through it and let us know which line speaks to your heart. We would love to hear how God is moving in your hearts. Post about it on the app!
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. For the Scriptures say,“If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:8-12
The Lord has been speaking to us in our study through James. He equipped us with truths to cling to during these last few weeks especially. Review your message notes so far or LISTEN again as Chris has been so faithful to challenge us in His Word.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:2-8 ESV
*Taken from LIFT weekly email.
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