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We're Chosen to Fellowship Together |
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Remember....We're Chosen to Fellowship Together
“All of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.” (1 Peter 3:8)
Rick Warren, author of Better Together – What on Earth are we here for?, expands this thought with the following;
“God wants us to weep as one and celebrate as one – caring for each other equally (1 Corinthians 12:25-26) as we comfort and confront, warm and warn, cherish and challenge within an atmosphere of supportive safety. He wants us to support each other with tender hearts and humble minds.
We exhibit tender hearts when we say to one another:
It’s OK to have a bad day;
It’s OK to be tired;
It’s OK to admit your mistakes;
It’s OK to say your marriage is failing;
It’s OK to confess your addiction;
It’s OK to share you’re scared;
It’s OK to want a day away from your toddler;
It’s OK to doubt, to be confused, to cry.
We exhibit humble minds when we say to one another:
It’s OK to be happy you got a new car;
It’s OK to celebrate that you got a new job;
It’s OK to joyfully tell us that you lost weight;
It’s OK to shout “Hallelujah” because God’s presence in your life is so good.
We demonstrate a tender heart when we weep with those who weep. We demonstrate a humble mind when we rejoice in the blessings of others as though they were our own.”
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