Give The Ordinary Task Your Honest Attention
Scripture: Luke 16:10 : “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” Faithfulness in small matters reflects faithfulness in larger ones; dishonesty also carries across them. Read KJV. A small task can reveal how we handle […]
Encourage The Person Who Is Learning
Scripture: 3 John 1:4: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” The writer expresses great joy in hearing that his spiritual children are walking in truth. Read KJV. Growth is often easier to notice after a long stretch of practice. Someone becomes more honest, more patient, or more […]
Let Care Move Beyond A Kind Phrase
Scripture: James 2:16-17: “And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” It is easy to say that we hope […]
Bring The Grievance Into God’s Care
Scripture: Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.” Bear with one another and forgive grievances, following the Lord’s forgiveness. Read KJV. An old grievance can return during a new conversation. We remember what happened and prepare […]
Make Hospitality Easier To Receive
Scripture: Luke 14:13: “But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:” Jesus tells a host to include poor people and people with disabilities when offering a feast. Read KJV. It is natural to invite people who are familiar and likely to invite us back. In Luke 14, Jesus […]
Generosity Can Be Personal and Practical
Scripture: Proverbs 11:25: “The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.“ A generous person is refreshed, and the one who refreshes others also receives refreshment. Read KJV. Generosity takes many forms. A person may need a meal, a ride, help understanding a form, or an attentive conversation. […]
Notice The Person Who Is Easy To Overlook
Scripture: Romans 12:10 : “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;” Show affectionate love to one another and take the lead in honoring others. Read KJV. Some people receive frequent recognition. Others contribute quietly and may wonder whether anyone notices. Romans 12:10 calls believers toward affectionate love and […]
Consider What The Listener Needs
Scripture: Ephesians 4:29 : “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Avoid corrupt speech and speak what builds others up according to their needs, giving grace to those who hear. Read KJV. Words can continue […]
You Can Come To God Without Knowing What To Say
Scripture: Romans 8:26: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. The Spirit helps believers in weakness and intercedes when they do not know how to pray as they should. […]
Prayer Does Not Require Polished Language
Scripture: Psalm 62:8: “Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.” Trust God at all times, pour out your heart before Him, and recognize Him as a refuge. Read KJV. You may have practiced a calm answer for everyone who asks how […]