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Devotional - 05th Nov 2020

 'Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous' (1 Peter 3:8).

The Scripture teaches us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, all our soul and with all our mind, and to love our neighbour as ourselves. This is what sums up 'love', God is the eternal love. When we truly and wholeheartedly love God and each other, we will be like-minded, sympathetic, compassionate and humble. We are called as Believers to be of one mind - holding fast together in our faith in Christ and His truth and way; living in harmony with each other, and unite in spirit and mind speaking the same things pertaining to our salvation. We are to comfort, support and encourage one another in the faith. To have compassion towards one another and be empathic towards those experiencing perplexity and difficult situations or trials. We are called to love our brothers and sisters as Christ loved us all, and to pray for each other in christian love; to show pity for those who are hurting and have compassion for all we come in contact with. We are to be ready to show kindness while seeking a desire for the good of each other. We should be humble in spirit, making others the focus of our attention. Christ whilst He was on earth left the blueprint of love, so we can love as He loved. As His children we should seek to follow Jesus the Architect of our love and build solid, loving relationships with Him and each other. Knowing that God is the foundation of that love; Let us therefore show ourselves approved to God, by praying for each other; bearing one another's burden; forgiving each other; and  building each other up in the faith. Let us also seek to put on bowels of mercy for those in distress, anguish and pain; to seek those things which are agreeable to each other and to work through them. Be kind-hearted, gentle and at peace with each other. Let us live as Jesus did, love as He did, that we may have a life of eternity with Him when He returns the second time.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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