James 3:16-17
16For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. 17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.
Hmmm. Ever have one of those days when you read something from scripture (or elsewhere?) and it just sort of hits you square between the eyes? Yea, me neither.
That being said, this seems like a good passage to keep in mind, and come back to on those days when the world around us (or within us) doesn’t feel too peaceable or gentle. We’re not perfect, certainly, but what we can strive for should look a lot more like “mercy and good fruits” than “disorder and wickedness.” At least that seems like a good start for a Friday.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
Yeah, sometimes I read a Daily Devotion and it seems custom made for me and it helps! I've been wanting to look up All Saints online and finally did! its one of my 2 favorite churches to stay at with PADS and I always stay for Sunday Service afterwards. Holly
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