Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Give back.  Well, this is a different type of give back to say the least. What do you give back to people who give you grief or stress or struggle?  It is easy to give back what we are given.  In other words, when people give you a hard time, you give them a hard time.  The world says that is fine.  God says something different. So take a few minutes to think through this.  We Jesus followers ought to be givers of grace.  We should not be known as just takers or free-loaders, if you know what that means.  When we are in a difficult place with ourselves or with others, answer with kindness and be a blessing. God gives us some insight and reason for this that I read in my devotion today! Romans 12:17-21  NLT Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.   18  Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. ...

See people as God sees them.   Every one matters and every member of His family is important.   If we get right down to it, we confess will that people matter to us as we know each person matters to God.   Our sweetest memories in life, our greatest accomplishments and our biggest expectations revolve around people.   The more we stick together, work together, the more greatness we will see. God said so.   We have to learn learn this is so.   God has restored us, and we’ve begun to walk with Him.   We see that joining with others is just part of the make up of our lives. 1 Peter 3:10-12   NASB For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days, Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. 11  “He must turn away from evil and do good; He must seek peace and pursue it. 12  “For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears attend to their prayer, But the face of the Lord is against th...