9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.
Some Bibles verses provide comfort, like Psalm 23 –
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for Thou art with me …
This passage from Romans seems to me to be my marching orders as a follower of Jesus:
+ Let love be genuine
+ Hate what is evil
+ Hold fast to what is good
+ Love one another with mutual affection
+ Outdo one another in showing honor
+ Do not lag in zeal
+ Be ardent in spirit
+ Serve the Lord.
+ Rejoice in hope
+ Be patient in affliction
+ Persevere in prayer.
+ Contribute to the needs of the saints;
+ Pursue hospitality to strangers
That list will keep me busy today.
Prayer
Thank you, God, for blessing me. Through my actions this day, make me a blessing to others. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.