DAILY DEVOTIONALS BY PASTOR BILL MUIR
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If you, like me, struggle with tolerance and bearing with others, consider a week of practicing the following: First, practicing tolerance and bearing with others is not an option. Notice the Apostle Paul doesn’t simply encourage us to practice humility, gentleness and patience, but instructs us to do so. He knew that such action brings about a loving, healthy community. He knew such actions reverberated and created health in ourselves and in others. He tells us, as Christians, that these actions are an outpouring of the love of Christ within us. Second, practicing tolerance is a gift to others. Practicing humility, gentleness and patience, along with bearing with one another, is a profound gift to others. Everyone can use an extra smile, an encouraging word and a helping hand. Everyone is struggling to find their way in the world and needs your love. Give it to them. Third, practicing tolerance is a gift to ourselves. Giving these gifts enlarges ourselves. We are larger, healthier, better people for being tolerant. Tolerance puts bitterness away and creates space for love in our hearts. Practice these gifts and notice the impact on others and yourself. Fourth, bearing with one another in love creates a larger, more loving world. We live in a world filled with tension and strife. Giving the gift of tolerance reverberates in creating a more loving world. Smiles are contagious. Patience begets more patience. Tolerance is appreciated and helps soothe times when tensions must be addressed. Finally, bearing with one another brings the blessings of God. God blesses us when we are obedient. He has instructed us to bear with one another’s weaknesses, to be tolerant of those less fortunate or hurting. We are to help those who need our help and certainly tolerance is something all want and need. Show kindness and tolerance to others and notice their appreciation of you as well as the outpouring of blessings from God. |
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