Let your gentleness be evident to
all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God.
Philippians 4:5-6
Everyone is a work in progress. It would be great if we could all truly
grasp this simple truth and view others as an un-finished work of God's
hand. Instead many times, we seek only the negative, when we should be
in search of the areas that have been completed. What joy and peace of
mind we will experience, when we let go of our contempt and at times,
even disgust with one another, and allow God's peace to settle among us.
Each life is priceless, and the possibilities endless, in the hands of
Almighty God. Viewing everyone with the eyes of God, changes our
response, as well as our hearts and attitudes. It is a continual choice
we make, to either look at what could be through Christ, or what we see
with our human eyes. We are not expected to turn a blind eye to sin, but
to seek what is good, and demonstrate love and compassion towards
others, as they face the struggles and challenges along the way.
Prayer
We thank you for every good work you are doing in our lives, and the
lives of others. Help us to continue to grow in wisdom and truth. We
thank you for the mercy we have received, and pray that you will fill
our hearts with Your love and compassion, so that through our lives,
others will see and come to know You. Open our eyes, that we may see
others from your perspective. Surround our hearts and minds with Your
perfect love, that you may be glorified in them, in Jesus name, Amen.
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