Let no debt remain outstanding,
except the continuing debt to love one another,
for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NIV
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Love is creative and redemptive.
Love builds up and unites; hate tears down and destroys.
The aftermath of the ‘fight with fire’ method … is bitterness and chaos,
the aftermath of the love method is reconciliation
and creation of the beloved community …
Yes, love – which means understanding, creative, redemptive goodwill,
even for one’s enemies – is the solution.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice!
Strive for full restoration, encourage one another,
be of one mind, live in peace.
And the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV
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Lord Jesus,
we humbly come before You,
seeking Your divine intervention for our communities.
Unite us in love and understanding,
fostering harmony among neighbors.
Let Your light shine brightly in our interactions.
May our actions reflect Your grace,
and may we spread harmony to those in need.
Guide us to embody compassion, understanding, and kindness.
May we be united in You, now and forever.
Amen.