T O D A Y' S S C R I P T U R E
See that none of you
repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness and seek to
do good to one another and to everybody. [1 Thessalonians 5:15]
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T O D A Y'S W O R D b y m a r t y & j e s s i c a
 Do you know that the way you treat other people
can have a tremendous impact on the degree of blessings and favor that you will
experience in your own life? Stop for a moment and ask yourself, Am I good to
people? Am I kind and considerate to people even when they treat me ugly? Do I
speak and act with love in my heart and regard other people as valuable and
special? Friend, you can't treat people poorly and expect God to bless you.
Sometimes we forget, for every action - there is a re-action.
The Bible says we are to "aim to show kindness and seek to do good."
As a believer, we must be proactive all the time, not just when others are
looking. We should always be vigilant to share the mercy, kindness, and
goodness of Christ with everybody we meet, regardless, of who they are or what
they have done. Remember, we've not been called to be judges but expressions of
God's love.
When somebody doesn't treat you right, you have a golden opportunity to help
heal a wounded heart where no one else will. Keep in mind that hurting people
often hurt other people as a result of their own pain and past. If somebody is
rude or inconsiderate, you can almost be certain that they have some unresolved
"issues" going on in their life. The last thing they need is for you
to respond angrily. It's amazing how a dose of understanding, patience or
encouragement can heal a rude person's heart. Just look at what God has done
for us.
Always choose to take the high road and be kind and courteous no matter what
anyone else says or does. Walk in love as Saint Paul said, and have a good
attitude, even when conditions indicate otherwise. God sees what you're doing,
and He knows your heart. He will make sure your good actions and attitude will
overcome any evil that comes your way. If you'll keep doing the right thing,
you will come out far ahead of where you would have been had you fought fire
with fire.
Remember: Blessed people bless other
people.
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A P R A Y E R F O R T O D A Y
Lord, help me to
strive and be more like Jesus in my actions, thoughts, deeds and response to
others. Help me to mature to where You want me to be at this point in my walk
of faith, and help me never to forget, by developing "The Christ
Character" I am bringing all of the glory to Your name which is above
retaliation, vengeance, anger, hate and revenge. In Jesus name. Amen.
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