"...live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
Be completely humble and gentle;
be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Make every effort to keep the unity
of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Be completely humble and gentle;
be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Make every effort to keep the unity
of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
– Ephesians 4:1-3
Well, I know what my prayers will contain tonight. :) This passage was included in the lesson this morning when I went to church with Mom. We can only be accountable for our own actions and feelings. Sure, there are those who think it is all about them. I know people like that... but to see the bigger picture, humble yourself, use gentle words when you speak, and always act in love. A friend of mine, once upon a time, long ago... said two words to me that still resonate today... "Be kind." So true. Then I look at it and say to myself, "if it were only that easy." But in reality, it is. I have a choice, actually many choices each day, and how I react, respond and relate to those will guide me in different directions.
"... live a life worthy of the calling you have received."
It's time to get rid of things (thoughts and feelings as well) that bring me down, weigh on my mind, and challenge my intentions. Kind of a spring cleaning of my soul.
Letting little things go that rake on my nerves... and letting God.
Things that bind me to the past....getting rid of them...
Knowing how to react in a Godly manner to any situation... continually learning.
Enjoying talks and conversations with Godly friends... enhancing life and soul.
Mindless clutter and stuff... thinning out.
Being patient in an impatient situation... praying for that.
Love as if my life depended on it, unconditionally.
Live in a manner pleasing to God.
What does that passage speak to you?
