In the busyness of life, it can be easy for us to forget why God saved us, what He’s called each of us to do, and how we’re supposed to live. So today, let’s take a few minutes to read some gentle reminders from His Word: ‘Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honour than you want for yourselves. Do not be lazy but work hard, serving the Lord with all your heart. Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times. Share with God’s people who need help…Wish good for those who harm you; wish them well and do not curse them. Be happy with those who are happy, and be sad with those who are sad. Live in peace with each other. Do not be proud, but make friends with those who seem unimportant. Do not think how smart you are. If someone does wrong to you, do not pay him back by doing wrong to him. Try to do what everyone thinks is right. Do your best to live in peace with everyone…do not try to punish others when they wrong you, but wait for God to punish them with his anger…But you should do this: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head.” Do not let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good’ (v.9-21 NCV).

What Now?

Try starting each day by reading the verses in today’s reading, to help you keep focused on how God wants you live.