“Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.” Romans 1:12
Next time you walk in the forest, stop and think about what’s taking place right under your feet.
As the roots of the trees connect with each other, they form a support system.
One has access to water, another to nutrients, and another to sunlight.
No single tree has it all, but together they can grow, thrive and withstand the storms of life.
“Then we will grow in every way and be more like Christ, the head of the body. Christ holds it together and makes all of its parts work perfectly, as it grows and becomes strong because of love.” Ephesians 4:15-16
Some of us are independent types and have difficulty with this concept. We want to fly solo – until we crash:
1. Encouragement:
Even Paul needed encouragement:- “Every one in Asia has turned against me, especially Phygelus and Hermogenes. I pray that the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus. He often cheered me up and wasn’t ashamed of me when I was put in jail. Then after he arrived in Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me. 2 Timothy 1:15-17
2. Sympathy: “Be sympathetic” (Colossians 3:12).
We all need to be understood and have our feelings validated. But sometimes we’re in such a hurry to fix people, we don’t have time to sympathise with them.
3. Grace:
“Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13
What motivates us to extend grace to others? God’s grace to us!
You will never be asked to extend more grace to someone than god has already extended to you.
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you that no matter what challenges and setbacks we face, You have the final word over all things.
We believe that You are breaking the powers of darkness and victory is on the way.
In Jesus’ Name, AMEN.
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