This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us,…
Author: Pam R
United in Peace
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.Romans 12:18 NLT *** Holy Spirit, whisper into our hearts a longing for unity and peace. In Your heavenly kingdom, dear God, let us dwell as one body with the same mind; let harmony prevail over discord. We request the grace to accommodate differing perspectives;…
United in Christ
How good and pleasant it iswhen God’s people live together in unity!Psalm 133:1 NIV *** The saddest thing that is happening now is the anger and bitterness Christians have toward one another. How God must grieve. Surely, we can do better! Surely, we must! Father, help us our of this pit of disunity! *** Lord, we…
For Our Country
Godliness makes a nation great,but sin is a disgrace to any people.Proverbs 14:34 NLT *** “Father, We come before You with a heavy heart, burdened by the divisions that plague our nation. We lift up our divided country to You, knowing that You alone can heal and restore what is broken. Help us, Lord, to…
“Go Light Your World”
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your…
Really Seeing the “Other”
As, therefore, God’s picked representatives of the new humanity, purified and beloved of God himself, be merciful in action, kindly in heart, humble in mind. Accept life, and be most patient and tolerant with one another, always ready to forgive if you have a difference with anyone. Forgive as freely as the Lord has forgiven…
The Reason
Some think that the sign maker would have written, “I can love for no reason,” but ran out of room. I suggest that Christ-followers have a reason: Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your…
“They’ll Know …”
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”John 13:34-35 NIV ***
Love Each Other
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”John 13:34-35 NLT *** “To love someone means to see him as God intended him.” Fyodor Dostoevsky *** Love…
Peacemaking
God blesses those who work for peace,for they will be called the children of God.Matthew 5:9 NLT *** Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy.O divine Master,…