2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the a God of love and peace will be with you.
Paul was correcting the Corinthians for their misgivings. They must remember to fix their own errors. As Christians, we need to not get caught up in excusing our faults, saying that is just a weak point. No, we can’t be perfect at everything all at once, but we shouldn’t disregard one part of our lives because we aren’t good at it. We may not be good at praying everyday. Doesn’t mean we should not try. Instead of saying, “I just can’t find the time,” we need to diligently work on making the first part of our day dedicated to prayer. Everything else can truly wait.
Lastly, we must choose joy. Our relationship with God is amazing! We should celebrate that every day! And in that joy, we should reflect to see how we can bring that joy to others. How could I share this joy with other people at my church or in my community? It may be difficult to try something new, especially sharing God’s word, but it is what we are called to do. So we need to try. I challenge you, friend, to reach out to someone this week with a word of comfort and love. Pray to God first, and ask him to provide the words. Show love. That is what Jesus wants from us.
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