Read Romans 12:9-18 NIV
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Lord, help me be a blessing today. Help me to lessen the load of others. Equip me to encourage and cue me to show compassion. Where I can, help me walk alongside those who need a friend, with a listening ear, and a helping hand. Help me to not add to the burden of any person, in any way. Allow me to voice words of sympathy, sorrow, and caring. Help me to also speak blessings, compliments, and congratulations wherever I’m able. Give me a heart to comfort and not compare, and to serve without strife. Lord, open my eyes to the ones who feel invisible. Allow me to see those who aren’t seen. May I notice those who feel unnoticed. Lead me to love without conditions, believe the best in others, and shine your light to everyone I meet. I pray others see Jesus in me today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
~ Julie Lefebvre
