Patience and Encouragement

My apologies for not writing over the last few days, but life has been very hectic. We had a blessed time sharing at the Namaqualand Mission last weekend, and we were privileged to see God working in amazing ways. Immediately after this fantastic weekend, I packed up and headed up to Gauteng where I have been attending the Superintendent's training course at Emseni. Our days have been filled with lectures, sessions and training, so time to write has been very limited.

Here is a reading which has been brought to my attention this week. I offer it to you as a word of encouragement.

^"May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Romans 15:5-6

God bless and I hope to write again soon.

Living in Grace

D3LM3

Harmony

Harmony is defined as "agreement in feeling or opinion", but it can also mean "agreement in action."
When St Francis of Assisi prays that 'where there is discord, we should be instruments of harmony' I am not sure he is only thinking about agreement in opinions.

As far as I am concerned, there are many times when people can be struggling with discord, but can come to an agreement in action, not necessarily feeling or opinion. This is seen in the church on a regular basis - people have different opinions (which could be seen as been in conflict), yet in the end they can come to a harmonious decision - an agreement of action. Usually one has to remember the primary purpose of our mission/vision - this helps in bringing some eventual harmony.

Romans 12:16 -  Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Are you facing some situations at the moment that threaten to bring conflict or discord in your life? Are you willing to allow God to use you to be an agent of 'harmony' and even unity.

Why not pray a brave prayer today?:
"Lord, make me a instrument of harmony. Let me be the one to help where there is discord."

Living in Grace
D3LM3