Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. (NLT) -Psalms 34:14
God wants us to live peaceful lives. God hates the insecurity and fear evil brings to our lives. Apart of being a Christ follower is being a peace seeker. Make a list of how you can be an agent of peace in your community. Do you feel moved to make amends with neighbors? Co-workers? Family members? Maybe you feel called to speak against a particular injustice? It could be that you are nudged to finally are agree to volunteer in your local church. Make steps to be a peacemaker today!
Filled with Love!
The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. (NLT) -1 Timothy 1:5
The purpose of listening to others teach the Bible is that we all would be filled with God’s love and grow a genuine faith. It is important to make sure the teachings we hear, the books we read, and the media we consume helps to grow in our faith and leave us with a clear conscience. What we allow influence us makes all the difference on the condition of our spiritual life.
Choose Grace
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (NLT) -Colossians 4:6
The words we choose in our everyday conversations tell the most about who we are. If we choose a harsh tone and unkind words, it’s going to be hard for those around you to see God’s grace at work in your life. When we speak harshly it also makes it hard for those who love you to see you as a cherished child of God. Often resulting in others responding to us with negativity. This is why it’s so important for us to choose grace in the way we communicate. Be the one who ends the cycle of negativity in your relationships. Let your words be a beacon of light to those around you.
