Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
by: Renee Sanford.
“Be patient with everyone” (v.14). Seriously? Everyone? The lane-changing tailgater who cuts me off? The over-indulged whiney kid in the grocery line whose parent gives in every single time? The constantly complaining church member who refuses to make any changes in her life? Everyone? Yes, everyone. Lord, give us grace to extend mercy and patience to those who get on our nerves. Help us to focus on your goodness, following your kingdom principles rather than the hurried, self-focused principles of this world. May we never quench your Holy Spirit by showing less mercy than we have received.