01/09/2020
Day 246
Date: 01/09/2020
*TODAY'S ENCOURAGEMENT*
_Theme: Love_
Happy new month, people of God. As we start another day, let us start it with a heavenly focus by looking at what is truly essential. Yesterday, we were commanded to love one another but today, we want to find out a few characteristics of what Love is.
Turn with me to the book of:
*1 Cor 13:4-8*
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
*Great characteristics there*
If we truly love, we will exercise patience. We shall try to understand and help our neighbors, friends, workmates, relatives... We shall try to understand and help one another as appropriate. We shall not be quick to pass judgement that is obviously informed by ignorance. We shall be patient because love within us automatically gives birth to this trait. Can you close your eyes and seriously look at yourself. Do you see love in your system ? Have you tried to love those that are different from you? Those that talk differently, walk differently, eat differently and so many other difference? My dear, LOVE IS PATIENT.
Tomorrow, we shall look at the second characteristic of love. God bless you, God bless us as we step out today with the feet of PATIENCE.
*Shall we Pray:*
Father in the mighty name of Jesus, we appreciate You this morning for Your loving kindness that is surely better than life. It is because of this love that You didnt spare the very best of heaven for my sake. Indeed, this love prompted You to give so I may be found. As we continue to focus on this heavenly beauty, our prayer is for insight. Help us get the manna that is hidden herein so we may eat it and be strong; strong enough to weather the storms of this hour. In Jesus name do we Pray, Amen.
*LET GOD GUIDE YOUR STEPS*