Tuesday, September 09, 2014

may I stand in their shoes

may I stand in their shoes
understanding their perspective
before I speak a word
or lash out in anger

may I share compassion
may I offer love
being merciful in my walk
thinking of the other
those who may hurt me

may I stand in their shoes
may I think of them, truly,
before I speak a word
or seek vengeance

may I speak Jesus
not words of judgment
may I talk to them
those who may hurt me
being love in my walk.


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edited September 9, 2014
may I stand in their shoes

edited September 9, 2014
may I offer love
edited September 9, 2014
may I offer mercy
September 9, 2014
may I offer truth
Matthew 18:15-20
“When a Person Sins Against You” (NCV)
“The Sacred Struggle”
for September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014
by Diane Luton Blum
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
devotion for September 5, 2014
read September 5, 2014
&
Exodus 12:1-10
Exodus 12:1-14
“The Sacred Struggle”
for September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014
by Diane Luton Blum
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
devotion for September 1, 2014
read September 2, 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 12:1-14
“The First Passover” (NCV)
Psalm 149
“Praise the God of Israel” (NCV)
Matthew 18:15-20
“When a Person Sins Against You” (NCV)
Romans 13:8-14
“Loving Others” (NCV)

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