Tuesday, May 20, 2014

1 Corinthians 16 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read 1 Corinthians 16.
Meditate on verse 14.

Let all that you do be done in love.

Paul concluded his letter to the church in Corinth by addressing their concern about collecting money to meet the needs of others and then giving them five exhortations which would help them to grow up more in Christ (1 Corinthians 16:13-14).  They are:
1.  Be on the alert.
2.  Stand firm in the faith.
3.  Act like men.
4.  Be strong.
5.  Let all that you do be done in love.

These exhortations will help you in your spiritual growth as well.  Memorize verse 14 today; say it over and over a hundred times.  You may want to change the “you” to “I.”  “Let all that I do be done in love.”  It will be fun to see your attitudes and actions change for the better.  You might even become a Stephanas, Fortunatus, or Achaicus whom Paul rejoiced over because they had refreshed his spirit (1 Corinthians 16:17-18).  Refresh the spirit of others today by letting everything you do be done in the love of Christ.

Pray 1 Corinthians 16:14, 18 over yourself and those for whom you are standing guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, let all that we do be done in love. 
May we refresh the spirit of others.

In Your Name, Jesus~”

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