Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ~ Romans 12:12 (NIV)
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This pretty much sums up a big part of how we're to live in Christ, huh?
In one verse, Paul gives us three things to help us be the witnesses for God that He calls us to be, and at the same time, helps us keep our sanity in the midst of this chaotic world....
~ He reminds us to declare a state of joy in our hearts as we remember the hope we have in Christ -- new life through the salvation of our souls, and our eternal home with Him...
~ He reminds us to wait on the Lord in patience when we are afflicted, whether from outside sources or from inside our own mind and body -- not to demand an "out", but seek the lessons God will teach us, if we're willing to listen and learn...
~ Most importantly, he encourages us to cling to God and our commitment to our relationship with Him by being vigilant in prayer -- crying out to Him authentically and honestly, knowing that He is the lover of our souls...
I think I'm going to write this verse out on a post-it note and put it up on the bathroom mirror, so I can remind myself of these words, which are both my calling and my cure. I hope you can take these words from the Lord today, and apply them to your life. These three exhortations from Paul are all part of the road we travel in this life, as we walk with God and for God.
May God bless you in your spiritual travels today!
Love,
Joelene
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