Not In It Just For Ourselves

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.  Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good and to his edification.

For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on me.”

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.

Romans 15:1-7

Strength Training

Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.  They will mount up with wings like eagles.  They will run and not grow tired.  They will walk and not become weary.

Isaiah 40:31

Surrounded by Loving Kindness

Many are the sorrows of the wicked,

But he who trusts in the Lord, loving kindness shall surround him.

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice you righteous ones;

And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.

Psalm 32:10-11

Be Wise

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;

Whoever is discerning, let him know them.

For the ways of the Lord are right,

And the righteous will walk in them.

Hosea 14:9

Rejoice, Be Patient, Pray

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Romans 12:12

Encourage One Another

But encourage one another day after day as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 3:13