today is good friday. and i have cakes to ice in preparation for a wedding tomorrow. but i just felt like adding this into the blog mix before i hit the kitchen. it's from the book of romans, chapter 12:
don't let love be a mere outward show. recoil from what is evil. cling to what is good. love each other devotedly and with brotherly love and set examples for each other in showing respect. don't be lazy when hard work is needed, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. rejoice in your hope. be patient in your troubles. continue steadfastly in prayer. share what you have with God's people and practice hospitality.
bless those who persecute you.....bless them and don't curse them! rejoice with those who rejoice. weep with those who weep. be sensitive to each other's needs. don't think yourselves better than others. make humble people your friends. don't be conceited. repay no one evil for evil, but try to do what everyone regards as good. if possible..and to the extent that it depends on you...live in peace with all people. never seek revenge, my friends. instead leave that to God's anger, for it is written: Adonai says, 'vengeance is My responsibility. I will repay.' on the contrary...if your enemy is hungry...feed him. if he is thirsty...give him something to drink. for by doing this you will heap fiery coals of shame on his head.
DO NOT be conquered by evil, but CONQUER EVIL WITH GOOD.
thank you Jesus for your beautiful living words of grace and truth. and for all that You did that they may live in me.
good words! Thanks for sharing!
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