Monday October 29 2012!
1 Peter
3:8 “Finally, all of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each
other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.”
I visit churches frequently
and while I enjoy celebrating the differences and similarities in different
denominations, the thing that is most disturbing to me is the unrest and
negativity that exists among many adherents.
It often seems to start in the music department. Some say the songs are all too new and
contemporary and others say the hymns are too old and can’t be understood by
the new Christians. There are complaints
about the musicians and singers that range from, too impersonal, too loud,
too soft, too fast or too slow!
There are those who murmer and complain about everything from the Pastor’s wife’s wardrobe to her hairdos or
the way she communicates. There seems to
be evident jealousy and selfish ambition in many situations. It must grieve the
Holy Spirit to see the misuse of his people in this way.
Peter is reminding us how our attitude should line up with the will
of God. Surely it is not God’s will for us to whine and find fault in the
people he has put in our sanctuaries to worship with us?
How can we change this? It can only start in our own personal
attitude towards others. We can only
change ourselves! Today, let us check
our conversation and ask the Lord to direct our thoughts and conversation.
Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for
finding fault in your children, especially those who are giving their time to
lead congregations in worship and are desiring to do your will. Help me to be in harmony with your children
and to be tender hearted and humble towards them. Thank you for the people in my church who are
willing to give of their time and talent so that I might enjoy you more
fully. In Jesus name, Amen.
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