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Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.   2 Cor. 10:1 What we learned so far about meekness is that it’s not so much to benefit ourselves as it is others in our treatment of them. It is… Read More »

 “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.  For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy… Read More »

We also celebrate in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces patience,  patience produces a well-formed character, and a character like that produces hope.  Romans 5:3-4 Suffering, no one likes to go through it, but according to this verse, it is what helps us develop patience. You know that virtue that most of us… Read More »

Look with wonder at the depth of the Father’s marvelous love that he has lavished on us! He has called us and made us his very own beloved children.[a] The reason the world doesn’t recognize who we are is that they didn’t recognize him. And all who focus their hope on him will always be purifying[a] themselves,[b] just… Read More »

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it]. This past week… Read More »

2 Cor. 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Amazing grace how sweet the sound. That’s especially true when we are feeling vulnerable, weak and useless. No one likes when we’re… Read More »

Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. When you meet grace, you know it, and leaves you encouraged, accepted and loved, even if what you heard was… Read More »

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.   Luke 6:35 I know today’s devotion sounds like… Read More »

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”             Mark 12:30-31 We began this week learning that we should love one another… Read More »

Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us.  1 John 4:19 TPT Human love is wonderful, but God’s love working in us is supernatural! Human love’s response is to love someone who loves you. But supernatural love that is enabled by Holy Spirit, love’s those who are unloveable,… Read More »