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Let us Esteem each other Higher than ourselves
Let us Esteem each other Higher than ourselves
May 28, 2010
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love, honor one another above
yourselves “…. Romans 12:10
"In humility consider others better than yourselves." (Philippians
2:3)
With God all things are possible and even in the most difficult situations,
I know that through Him, we can and will be able to improve our relationship
with anyone, spouse, child, associate, neighbor or Superior. It obviously has to be our responsibility to begin by creating an atmosphere of peace in the relationships.
Mostly I feel that it is sometimes very difficult to get along with certain
people and I think that God has a sense of humor or rather a sense of
purpose in setting us up to ensure that we fellowship and love people who
are different from us. It truly becomes a matter of making an effort to
understand one another. We have to try to meet each other’s needs, while
emotionally filling voids and not always being on the receiving line.
I truly want to enrich my life and the life of others as I traverse this
earth. I want to be an overcomer and not render evil for evil, I want to
love my enemies more than before and I want to see the best in the next
person.
I want to forgive immediately and move on and not harbor grudges and
become enslaved through anger and hatred. I purpose to overlook the hurts
and anticipate the joy of relationship and friendship and thus be able to
resolve conflict quicker.
We can all make an effort as the Bible says, ….if at all possible, live
peaceably with all men….Life is fleeting and fragile and we must fully
embrace it as we embrace each other. I will pray for others and God will
take care of me and direct my path.
I therefore now thank God, for His love and providence in not leaving me
alone but giving me family, friends, neighbors, prayer partners and leaders.
God I thank you for all those people you have placed in every area of my
life. Help me to become a better person one that will fulfill a necessary
role in mending and not breaking, lifting up and not crushing, building and
not tearing down, loving and not hating, sowing peace and not discord. Help
me to learn from each person. Lord I want to be willing to listen and obey
and have a heart that is so full of compassion that I remind people of You.
This I pray in your son’s precious Name.
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