Harmony with Others

 

 

"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not;

charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

doth not behave itself unseemly,

seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked,

thinketh no evil."

 

1 Corinthians 13:4,5

 

Lord, I know it is Your desire that I live a joyous and peaceful life.  I pray that You would help me to live in harmony with others.  Help me to not be selfish or self-centered in my relationships.  Help me to be more conscious of what I an do for others than of what they can do for me.  Help me to be the peacemaker.  Lord, give me patience and understanding in dealing with others.

 

Help me to not easily be offended when someone says or does something that has the potential to hurt my feelings.  Help me to realize and and recognize that often people who are hurting speak out of fear or frustration and not out of their hearts.  Help me to not be quick to judge or criticize others but rather to be merciful, kind, and compassionate toward them.  Help me to not react in anger or frustration to their words but rather to respond with love and a caring heart.  

  

In Jesus' name I pray.

 

Amen

 

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you,

live peaceably with all men."

Romans 12:18

 

 

"And the servant of the Lord must not strive,

but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient."

 

2 Timothy 2:24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date this page was last edited:  July 11, 2004