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Acts 14:21-22 21 After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” 


Father God, thank You for the encouragement we receive from individuals You send our way. Your ambassadors of cheer are crucial to us because life is full of challenges and difficult moments. So, we thank You for caring and sending sensitive souls who dispense Your love, grace and mercy when we need it most. 


Holy God, we appreciate and value those who are quick to detect anxious expressions, inconsistent behaviors, and other troubling indicators that show a person is struggling with the cares of life. Those who care, seize opportunities to offer encouraging remarks and extend a supportive hand.  And by the power of the Holy Spirit, they look past the faults, flaws and missteps of offensive people, and see their needs. They can see the personal and spiritual struggles that cause the pain; refusing the temptation to share harsh judgments and unsolicited criticisms. Men and women who are devoted to You are not self-absorbed, but rather, they are quick to respond to others’ needs. 


Gracious God, please cause us to vacate the seat of chief critic, and walk as ambassadors of Your holy love. May we look for those to whom we can offer kind gestures and charitable words of mercy and grace. Please grant us the spiritual maturity, and wisdom to become the compassionate and helpful individuals You created us to be. Lord, as You fill our hearts with love, let us share liberally with others.  Please let it be so. In Jesus Name we pray and give thanks. Amen. 


Question: Are we kind to others? It’s easy to be kind to kind people. Today, let’s find someone who is challenging to love, and show them God’s loving-kindness.

 
 
 

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