> > > HEARTLIGHT DAILY VERSE > (formerly Today's Verse) > by Phil Ware > >September 3, 2004 > >Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as >brothers, be compassionate and humble. > > --1 Peter 3:8 > New International Version > >THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE... > Unity and harmony are no accident! They happen because of >intention and submission. But more than just states of being, >they are commanded by God. How do we have unity and harmony? >Peter reminds us that we must have three commitments 1) >actively share concern with those who grieve; 2) share love >just like a healthy family does; and 3) show compassion rather >than arrogance as we deal with others failures toward us. > >MY PRAYER... > Father, I confess that I have let my own over-sensitive self >be wounded, and have reacted with pettiness when my brothers >and sisters in Christ have not treated me as I felt I deserved. > I know Jesus was treated so rudely and shamefully by those he >created, so I know I shouldn't be surprised. But Father, >please help me to know when to challenge those who wound me >with a loving confrontation and when to just ignore the barb >and find a way to minister to them because of some deeper wound >in their life. Father, let me be an instrument of your peace, >harmony, and unity. Through Jesus I pray. Amen. >----------- > >Heartlight Daily devotional and prayer are written >by Phil Ware of HEARTLIGHT Magazine, on the web at: >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.25797.1.1286813 >----------- >HEARTLIGHT is a non-profit organization and needs >your help! Find out how to support this ministry at: >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.25797.2.1286813 >----------- >This daily devotional is published and distributed by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.25797.3.1286813 > >Additional devotionals are available at >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.25797.4.1286813 >----------- >For Copyright Terms visit >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.25797.5.1286813 >----------- >The NIV Daily Verse is provided by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.25797.6.1286813 > > > > >>> Share the good news <<< >Please forward this message to a friend! > > >FREE Christian Book >http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ > > >____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ > >* This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe >from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. >If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the >address bar of your browser. > >http://www.salememail.com/unsub/21/1286813.aspx > > >* Copyright © 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content > Providers. All rights reserved. > >1286813 > >____________________________________________________________ > >TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE >Experience Personal & Ministry Growth >Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs >Associate and Bachelor of Arts >Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry >http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ >____________________________________________________________ > > > > > > >Questions or comments can be sent to mailsupport@... ~+~+~+ Alan Wheeler Featured TechTrax author at: http://www.mousetrax.com/techtrax Click on the Techtrax link! Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. Psalms 33:3 blindlab@... drumming4him@... Owner of the following list at associate.com: Christian drummer christiandrummer-subscribe@...