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Scripture
Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 (The Message)

Observation
This morning as I lay in bed, wishing that the darkness would stick around a little while longer, I thought to myself, “In a few moments I will take my first footsteps into the day. Eventually those steps will lead me back to this bed.” So I added the prayer, “Lord, let the loop of life I circle today make a difference.”

This day I want to make steps between bedtimes that make a difference. I want to meet the right people and say the right things. I want to be “inventive” in this business of encouragement. I take that to mean, observing others long enough to discover what it takes to cheer them up.

Application

The Big Day is coming up fast. No it is not this Sunday with the 7,000 people who will swirl around me. The Big Day is when Jesus returns to meet us all. I wonder how many I will meet today really do believe that the greatest day they will live is yet to be? I wonder how many think that the best is behind them and there is misery or, even worse, monotony ahead? Somehow, directly or indirectly I want to inspire them to believe that the best is yet to come.

Prayer
Father, I ask this day that you will navigate my life through the crowd to the individuals who need you most. And when those grand moments come, give me the words and actions that will make a difference. Amen.

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Scripture
Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. Titus 3:1-2

Observation
Being human is a challenge. We live, work and play with those made in the image of God who are loved by a heavenly Father while we are made of dust and leave our fingerprints everywhere. Humans are not house flies to be brushed aside or stones to be kicked away. Sons of Adam and daughters of Eve have will last and be loved forever.

Each person matters enough to God to be called “my child”. So as we are doing life we do so with incredibly precious people.

Because we will last and are loved forever, we are called to deeply respect one another. We need to look for evidence of Christ in others. We need to identify the anointing of others. We need to listen carefully, speak thoughtfully and move circumspectly. If we are to cherish each other as sons and daughters of God, there must be deep respect for each human and the work that person is given to do.

Application
Our lives are not to run over others but to compliment them. That’s where the challenge comes. The only hope we have to work well together is to show “every consideration for all men.” We need to work in life with appreciation, awe and respect for the unique work and particular style of each human life. That respect is love in action.

Prayer
Father, heighten today my respect of others and bring my life to adjust to the call you have placed on their lives. Amen.