I was reading last night and I came upon such a simple but profound verse, Romans 12:12. Usually I always remember Romans 12:2 (do not conform any longer...etc) because its such a popular and powerful verse. But yesterday I was drawn to this short and seemingly insignificant verse.
If you go back to the passage and read it in entirety you understand that the whole passage is about love. I think lately I've been lacking love. Love for the people around me, love for God's work, love for God himself. As I run around and try to take on this world I forgot joy of just loving and being loved by God. I feel myself more drawn to the world and I see that my actions and my words don't portray the deep love I have for the Lord. Rather I seem to keep it hidden and let it out only in private times. This passage I feel is a gentle nudge from the Lord to refocus.
here is beginning of the passage...
9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
- Dave
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good stuff dave lee
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