The NIV:
"1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. "
The Message:
"1-3In light of all this, here's what I want you to do. While I'm locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel. I don't want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don't want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences. "
Lord,
I thank you for this morning. I'm sorry our time together in the word has been a bit rushed, but I love that you still speak to us even when we have just a small moment together in the word. Lord, I ask that you make it absolutely clear to me what my purpose and your will is for me so that I may not walk but RUN on the road you've called for me to travel. May I always speak in love and walk in humility and discipline, and steadily. I love you and I thank you for today. May today be filled with peace. I love you I love you I love you!
amen.
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