Don’t forget all the hard times you went through when you first received the light. Sometimes you were abused and mistreated in public, and at other times you shared in the sufferings of others. You were kind to people in jail. And you gladly let your possessions be taken away, because you knew you had something better, something that would last forever. Keep on being brave! It will bring you great rewards. Learn to be patient, so that you will please God and be given what he has promised. (Hebrews 10:32-37, CEV).
Living God: I bow down in reverence because You are majestic. Serving You is an honor and I want to thank You for entrusting me to do good works here on Earth. My ever-present God--I love You more each day!
When I think about the times I could've lost all of my marbles, it was your Spirit of patience that maintained my composure. Memory won't let me forget life's challenges--I've experienced abuse and mistreatment, and I've "shared in the sufferings of others." (Hebrews 10:33, CEV). Yet, because of the relationship I have with You, I am sane and more than satisfied.
Forgive me for being impatient. For You know what irks me, and my (body) language sometimes reflects intolerance.
Teach me to be patient, O LORD. I long to please You and I have a willingness to follow the Spirit, so I may obtain Your promises. (Hebrews 10:36, CEV). Anoint me with an attitude of bravery as I navigate the journey You've set forth.
In the name of Jesus Christ...AMEN.
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I tell you about these things in advance—as I told you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, we must also follow the Spirit. (Galatians 5:19-25, HCSB).
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