We’re all on a distinct religion journey, however religious comparability is actual and working rampant, particularly within the church. In any case, as girls, we’re emotionally invested, so in relation to glorifying the Lord and methods through which to do this inside the church physique, it’s straightforward for us to both boldly assert our opinions or really feel we don’t have a voice. When led by God, these overtly passionate feelings can certainly be good, however sadly, it might probably additionally create nice rigidity, making manner for a battleground of our religion to emerge.
So, how will we cease this blatant assault from the enemy? How will we step out in our religion with out her with a tinge of frustration or envy? How will we develop into girls on a mission – working collectively?
The reality is that God is aware of precisely the place you might be in relation to your religion journey, and He isn’t anticipating you to be like her; He needs you to be you! He’s rising your religion as He shapes and molds you to be increasingly more of the daughter He wants you to be. He’s etching issues in your coronary heart. He’s putting presents in your life. He’s placing sure individuals in your life to serve, love, and bless. His plans to your life are designed and tailored only for you and include a function that matches each a part of your inside and outer make-up.
That mentioned, He has positioned trustworthy girls in your life to study and develop from, in addition to to mentor and serve. Once we look to our sisters in Christ with eyes of compassion and see them as the attractive daughters God created them to be, there may be little to no room for jealousy or contempt, however solely the present of gracefully woven, sisterly love.
Father, You’re such a very good, clever, and loving God. We’re so grateful that You see us and the character of our hearts. Grant us the power to take this stunning present of fellowship You so gracious have given us with our trustworthy sisters, and never bend to comparability, however reasonably to compassion. We lengthy to honor You! Amen.
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