Reading: Deuteronomy 21-22, Psalm 145, and 2 Corinthians 13
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11, Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Thoughts: I have seen many local churches split or even get to the point that they just get dissolved because there is strife and misconduct in the church. In Paul’s letters it appears to be happening in this early church as well. Paul is all about rejoicing in the midst of adversity. Here again we are told to rejoice, then because he know that there will be disagreements he is saying to fit it, when we aim to restore things and comfort one another it will be difficult to get to the point of breaking a church. In today's church there are splits and divisions of things that don’t matter like the color of the carpet and seating, or chairs vs pews. We are the bride of Christ and we are to be one body but many parts.
Prayer: Father you are the head, you are the one that turns us to the right or the left. You are the what brings us together and to whom we should cling to. I thank you for all you do for us and the guidance you have for us. I thank you for my family and those who are as family. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out upon us. Pour your healing out over those who are sick and battling for their lives hold them to your bosom and help them to see your love. Guide those who are in the front line in taking care of all that is going on and lead them in all that needs to be done. Help your church see where we are divided and help us to come together.
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