Romans 15: 1, 2 “We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbour for his good, leading to edification.”
Dear God,
All praise to You, my God and Creator, for another day has dawned and I thank You for it, as well as for a good sleep last night, and for my life thus far, and the anticipation of further days, by Your love and care. For during each day I receive multiple blessings and answers to my prayers. I sincerely ask again, for Your love and wisdom, in all that I do, and especially so that I can be a blessing to others.
It is good for me to be reminded in the writings of Paul, that we cannot live for ourselves when we have Jesus in the heart, for He did not, and instead gave of Himself and time; teaching, ministering and healing for much of each day. I know that each of us has been given different gifts and opportunities, and in each fellowship of believers in Christ, we can be a blessing to each other in many ways.
We read the scriptures, Romans 15: 4 “…….for our learning and we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” I am so thankful, for the precious time it is, when I read individually read Your word, quietly at the beginning of each day, as well as to be able to share with others individually or in a group about what each has learned in their quiet readings. The blessings are intensified when we all desire to learn and be able to discern Your will, and individually be drawn closer to You our God.
Please prompt us each day to pray for the Holy Spirit to infill us, so in unity, we can put aside any desire for supremacy, and instead be able to seek to know Jesus with a whole, undivided heart. Romans 15: 5, 6 “Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
God I give my flawed self to You again today in the knowledge that You accept me, and grant my request for the Holy Spirit to fill me, and make up for all my deficiencies; as I desire to understand scripture and to be Your blessing, as with others I share a scripture and study times.
Amen