| 1 | Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. | ||||
| 2 | Serve the LORD with gladness:
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| 3 | Know ye that the LORD he is God:
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| 4 | Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,
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| 5 | For the LORD is good;
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Giving Thanks!
Psalm 100
Monday, November 16, 2009
Spur One Another On
There are over 50 verses in the New Testament that have the phrase "one another" or "each other" in them. Mark 9:50 "Be at peace with each other." John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Romans 12:16 "Live in harmony with one another." Romans 14:13 "Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another." Romans 15:7 "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds. (NIV)
No matter who you are, where you live or where you work you will always be around people. Maintaining good relationships with others is so important.This is especially true in communal living. At our school there are 32 students and 20 staff and families. We are with each other daily ten months out of the year. Here's the other thing, we didn't pick each other. There is rarely a time when you are alone. A hike up to the hills is about the only place to get away from others. I, along with another young woman, Alyssa care for sixteen deaf girls ages six to eighteen. We all share one large room. It is our bedroom, living room and play/homework room. In a situation like ours you need to be constantly looking out for the needs of others ahead of your own. This is true for all families, living, work and ministry situations, but even more so when you live, work, eat and sleep with people you didn't necessarily choose. God choose us all to be here together. Over the past five years I have lived and worked with many different personality types. On our own our differences can be the source of great conflict. When we let him, God has used all of our differences to make us stronger and more effective. A few weeks ago, one of our teachers commented on how well we as a staff complement one another. I have been so impressed with how willing and helpful all of our staff are. When some one is sick or something comes up there is always someone willing to pitch in and lend a hand.
Most of our students are looking out for one anothers needs as well. Don't get me wrong there are those backbiting moments. Over all I know that the majority of them are there for each other. In the girls' dorm "buddies", every week our older girls take turns helping the little girls get ready in the mornings. It teaches the older girls responsibility and helps the "moms" out allot. When ever one of our girls is down there is always other girls read to give hugs. Life isn't perfect, there is conflict. There are times when our boys and girls bring one another down. When we make it a practice to love and encourage one another life in definitely more peaceful. We are all many members of one body with Christ is our head and we all have a part. When we encourage one another and show our love and appreciation for one another it makes our staff and kids want to do the same for others. So today, make your effort to spur one another on to lover and good deeds.
No matter who you are, where you live or where you work you will always be around people. Maintaining good relationships with others is so important.This is especially true in communal living. At our school there are 32 students and 20 staff and families. We are with each other daily ten months out of the year. Here's the other thing, we didn't pick each other. There is rarely a time when you are alone. A hike up to the hills is about the only place to get away from others. I, along with another young woman, Alyssa care for sixteen deaf girls ages six to eighteen. We all share one large room. It is our bedroom, living room and play/homework room. In a situation like ours you need to be constantly looking out for the needs of others ahead of your own. This is true for all families, living, work and ministry situations, but even more so when you live, work, eat and sleep with people you didn't necessarily choose. God choose us all to be here together. Over the past five years I have lived and worked with many different personality types. On our own our differences can be the source of great conflict. When we let him, God has used all of our differences to make us stronger and more effective. A few weeks ago, one of our teachers commented on how well we as a staff complement one another. I have been so impressed with how willing and helpful all of our staff are. When some one is sick or something comes up there is always someone willing to pitch in and lend a hand.
Most of our students are looking out for one anothers needs as well. Don't get me wrong there are those backbiting moments. Over all I know that the majority of them are there for each other. In the girls' dorm "buddies", every week our older girls take turns helping the little girls get ready in the mornings. It teaches the older girls responsibility and helps the "moms" out allot. When ever one of our girls is down there is always other girls read to give hugs. Life isn't perfect, there is conflict. There are times when our boys and girls bring one another down. When we make it a practice to love and encourage one another life in definitely more peaceful. We are all many members of one body with Christ is our head and we all have a part. When we encourage one another and show our love and appreciation for one another it makes our staff and kids want to do the same for others. So today, make your effort to spur one another on to lover and good deeds.
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