Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is mine, I will [...]
Tag Archives: loving well
A Prayer for Those Suffering with Depression, in Its Many Forms
April 26, 2013 – 4:56 am
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Ps. 43:5 Dear heavenly Father, my heart goes out today, and my prayers reach up, on behalf of those who struggle with different expressions of depression. I have [...]
A Prayer for Loving Well in Light of Jesus’ 2nd Coming
April 13, 2013 – 5:00 am
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as [...]
A Prayer for Parents Learning to Love Their Gay Child
March 22, 2013 – 4:04 am
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Ps. 46:1-3 Dear Lord Jesus, this Scripture [...]
A Prayer for Being Refreshed and Being a Refresher
March 8, 2013 – 6:13 am
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Prov. 11:24-25 Encourage one another; and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Heb. 10:25 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of [...]
A Prayer about Every-Season Friendship
March 5, 2013 – 4:59 am
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Prov. 17:17 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Prov. 18:24 Dear Lord Jesus, these Scriptures make us immediately think about you. For there’s no question about your commitment [...]
A Prayer for Acknowledging There Are No “Useless” People
February 8, 2013 – 5:45 am
Accordingly, although I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus—I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. (Formerly [...]
A Prayer for Stewarding Our Anger Well
February 6, 2013 – 5:08 am
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Eph. 4:26-27 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Eccl 7:9 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be [...]
A Prayer for Loving Well in Broken, Sticky Relationships
January 29, 2013 – 4:31 am
Sometime later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because [...]
A Prayer for Freedom from Living for People’s Approval
January 24, 2013 – 4:05 am
We speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. We were not looking for praise from [...]
