Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.
(Romans 15:2)
I know this is not speaking specifically of next door neighbors, but of fellow human beings in general, but today, I'm grateful for considerate next door neighbors. I've been praying for 13 years for decent neighbors....didn't even ask for good neighbors, just decent neighbors.....and God has answered my prayers. No one is perfect, myself included of course, but I'm not being tormented and harassed by my neighbors, I'm being helped by my neighbors. So this morning, my oven is full of mini pumpkin loaves to give to my neighbors as small tokens of appreciation. And I do hope that it builds them up and lets them know that their actions have not gone unnoticed.
Showing posts with label Neighbors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Neighbors. Show all posts
Friday, January 20, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
(Leviticus 19:18)
I'm sure I've used this scripture before, or at least one that is similar in meaning. My neighbors are "challenging" to say the least and I struggle with my attitude toward them. I continue to work on my tolerance and patience, relying on the Holy Spirit to give me a boost in the right direction. I also remind myself that one day, there will be NO problems in my life at all!
(Leviticus 19:18)
I'm sure I've used this scripture before, or at least one that is similar in meaning. My neighbors are "challenging" to say the least and I struggle with my attitude toward them. I continue to work on my tolerance and patience, relying on the Holy Spirit to give me a boost in the right direction. I also remind myself that one day, there will be NO problems in my life at all!
Friday, September 16, 2011
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
(Exodus 20:16)
My newest neighbors are moving in as I write this....my fifth set of neighbors in less than one year. It's wears me down and I try to keep "love thy neighbor" in my heart in the midst of chaos. Please God, give me patience and wisdom!
(Exodus 20:16)
My newest neighbors are moving in as I write this....my fifth set of neighbors in less than one year. It's wears me down and I try to keep "love thy neighbor" in my heart in the midst of chaos. Please God, give me patience and wisdom!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.
(Romans 15:2)
My neighbors have been a source of distress for most of the years that I have lived in my house. In thirteen years, I have had about twelve months of peace in my home. In spite of this, with each new neighbor that arrives, I'm trying to start off with a fresh slate, a fresh attitude, and not carry the wounds from neighbors past.
This is easier said than done, but I know it's the behavior that would be pleasing to God. With God's help and support, that's just what I'm going to do!
(Romans 15:2)
My neighbors have been a source of distress for most of the years that I have lived in my house. In thirteen years, I have had about twelve months of peace in my home. In spite of this, with each new neighbor that arrives, I'm trying to start off with a fresh slate, a fresh attitude, and not carry the wounds from neighbors past.
This is easier said than done, but I know it's the behavior that would be pleasing to God. With God's help and support, that's just what I'm going to do!
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