Good morning! Today, we will continue our reading in Ephesians chapter four. Enjoy!
Bible Verse – Ephesians 4:30-31 NLT
“30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,[e] guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”
Reflection
In these verses, Apostle Paul challenged believers to get rid of six (6) vices:
- Bitterness and rage – outbursts of anger
- Anger – settled feeling of anger
- Harsh Words/Brawling – shouting or clamor
- Slander – false and malicious statements that damage someone’s character/reputation
- Malice – ill will and wickedness
Apostle Paul didn’t just leave us with a list of things to rid ourselves of, but he instructed believers of what to replace it with. He gave us these three:
- Be kind – fitting to the need or what is suitable
- Be compassionate/tenderhearted – inner emotions of affection and care for others
- Be forgiving – being gracious
Sisters and brothers, these aren’t simple checklists they are part of a believer’s lifestyle. In Christ, as believers, we know God is kind (Ephesians 2:7), compassionate (Mark 1:41), and gracious (Romans 8:32). May they become part of your lifestyle more each day.
Prayer
Father God, thank you for your word that teaches, rebukes, and corrects. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and live out your word in our lives. Lord, as we journey through this day we ask that you help us to live out these verses and apply them wherever we go, say or do.
Lord, we thank you for the prayers you have answered and the ones to still be seen answered. Lord, we trust you with the prayers said, but have not been answered the way we had desired. Lord, even in your faithfulness we trust you and hold to our faith in you. Lord, cover and protect our families. Lord, strengthen our hearts, families and communities. Protect our families from evil and the evil one. Lord, continue your transformational work in us.
Lord, we pray for the husband and wife who are struggling to conceive. Lord, we pray for you to heal whatever is causing the medication and body condition from working with the desired outcome. Lord, cover their marriage and help them as they navigate disappointment. Lord, we pray for the widows who are navigating a season without their spouse. Lord, comfort and help them to feel your loving presence in their hearts and homes. Lord, be with each child as they go to school. Lord, protect them and keep them safe from harm. Help them to retain information from their class sessions and do well in their studies. Lord, surround them with good friends who will be good influences.
Lord of All, be with our nation and global leaders, and give them discernment, humility, and compassion to care for the things entrusted to them. Lord, help those who have or are being impacted by storms. Lord, be with those who were injured in the building fires and the building collapse. Lord, our Great Physician, heal those who are ill. Lord, our Provider, help those with financial difficulties. Give hope to those who feel helpless. Shelter the unhoused. Lord, our Sustainer, give mental stability to those who need balance, clarity, focus and discernment. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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