Sunday 20 April 2008

Happy Sunday Morning!

I wanted to share what I read today from Romans 12. I just LOVE how it is paraphrased in "The Message."

Here you will find more ways to "walk our talk!" Be encouraged on this happy Sunday morning!

"....If you work with the disadvantaged, don't let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them. ( this part spoke to me, especially in my line of work!!) Keep a smile on your face. ...Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down. Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody. Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. 'I'll do the judging,' says God. 'I'll take care of it.' Our scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good."

2 comments:

carolyn said...

Thank you, Karyne! I needed that. :)

swilek said...

You are welcome!