Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind 

toward one another. 

Do not set your mind on high things,

but associate with the humble. 

Do not be wise in your own opinion. 

                                       Romans 12:16

enable harmony to live among you, among me, among us

we are all equal; no matter where we come from or where we are

do not set your mind a tunnel vision; your way is not always the only way

Lord, help us to build harmony in our lives, our homes, our communities, our countries, our earth, and in our universe.  Amen

Ezekiel 2:7.....whether they hear or whether they refuse

You shall speak My words to them,

whether they hear or whether they refuse,

for they are rebellious.

                              Ezekiel 2:7


continue to speak of forgiveness, love, Christ, God

as long as they are reading, even if they are not listening

Lord, help me continue to look within myself as see your ways.  help me to keep spreading your light to those that are not just hearing but also listening.  thank you for your strength that you give me, for i am grateful.  help me to continue my journey of growth, enlightenment, and spiritual light.  Amen

PSALM 131:2 Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul,

Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul,
         Like a weaned child with his mother;
         Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
                                             Psalm 131:2


finding one's inner quietness is a true blessing

learning to calm oneself comes from inner strength that comes through prayer 


Lord, help me always to have the inner strength to calm and quiet my soul.  help  me to help others learn how to calm and quiet their soul.  there is a true inner quietness that comes from faith and prayer.  believing in you, trusting in you, and praying for guidance will make one's soul calm and quiet during times of adversity.  as we grow closer to you, are calmness grows.  allow me to always grow closer to you Lord, Amen.

Romans 12:20 If your enemy is hungry

Therefore
      “ If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
      If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
      For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head

                                                       Romans 12:20

if you are in a position where you can help; offer assistance help

by offering assistance you might be able to make a new friend

it takes great inner strength to put differences aside and be able to offer assistance with someone you do not necessarily agree with

do not allow yourself to become evil; offer to help your enemy if you can 

it takes sometimes just as much inner strength to offer assistance as it takes to be able to accept it; allow yourself and allow them to be strong

Lord, help me be able to have the inner strength to offer assistance when someone needs help.  even, if it is someone i do not see eye to eye with.  help me also allow them to be able to accept help from me if they need it.  Amen

 

 

Romans 15:7 Therefore receive on another,

Therefore receive one another,

just as Christ also received us, 

to the glory of God.

                    Romans 15:7



receive on another ~ accept one another

acceptance begins with accepting oneself

by learning to accept oneself;
one learns to believe in oneself

by believing in oneself one creates the ability
to believe in others for the first time;
and to believe in others once again

by accepting and believing in oneself then and only then
can others also learn to accept and believe if they are truly willing

Lord, help me learn by your example, and by the example of your son Christ.  as you accept me, let me learn to accept others.  Amen