Ephesians 4:2

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

We are called to be humble, gentle, patient and bear with one another and these are the keys to being united. What am I lacking? Sometimes want to get things done, or feel that others are slower yet not patient with them. If the heart is filled with love, the other qualities will be shown forth. Love others is the start point to unity.

Lord of love, long ago when people still sin against you in many ways everyday, You still love and send Your Son to save. Thank You for Your love for us. Teach me to love others, the way that is acceptable to You. Sometimes I get impatient when things not getting the way I expected it to be, will You help me in this area.

Ephesians 6:12-13

¹²For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

The root of all these struggles is because of the evil one around us. As there will be more and more of such temptations and struggles in near future; it is important for us to be ready to be against it. Equipped with the full armor of God by being rooted in the word of God. So we can be firm whenever such trials comes to us.

Lord I asked that You would help me with the discipline to be and stay rooted in You, in Your word. Not rooted in my own intelligence or strength but just in You. I just want to be where You are but sometimes got distracted by things around. I pray that at such times, the Holy Spirit will prompt and I will do the right thing; do what the Spirit prompts.