Seek His Steadiness

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. – (Romans 15:5-6, NIV)

May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other – each with the attitude of Christ toward the other. And then all of us can praise the Lord together with one voice, giving glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. – (Romans 15:5-6, TLB)

Now may God, the Source of great endurance and comfort, grace you with unity among yourselves, which flows from your relationship with Jesus, the Anointed One. Then, with a unanimous rush of passion, you will with one voice glorify God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. – (Romans 15:5-6, TPT)

 

As we seek God to be our Source of endurance, encouragement and comfort, we are able to in turn, do the same for others in His strength. The incredible design in this is that as we give as we have been given, our lives give glory to God. We are praising our Provider as we practice passing on the patience, steadiness and encouragement that we have been given so that we may live in harmony with one another. May we ever seek the Lord and the endurance and encouragement that He provides, so that we may do the same with those around us. When we do, our lives united glorify God.

 

God grants endurance, Seek His Steadiness

Encouragement too;

The heart of Jesus,

Passed to me and you.

For as we’re given,

We can also give;

With one mind and voice,

We praise as we live.

So let us choose love,

On the Lord rely;

Together unite,

So God’s glorified.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You give us patience, endurance and encouragement to help us live in complete harmony with each other. Thank You that as we do, we are giving praise to You. Forgive us for the times that we have not had an attitude that reflects Your heart toward others. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would extend the same comfort, encouragement and grace that we have been given to those around us. Show us how to love others well, so that we may extend the patience, comfort and encouragement that is needed most. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to help the very things that You give us be that which flow from us. Amen.

 

© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence. – Acts 2:28