Ladies, I want us to lift up the leadership and people of WFBC.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work.
Father, teach us to respect the laborers in our church. Teach us to acknowledge that they are over us and to accept their admonishment. Teach us how to behave and give and interact with them in a way that communicates esteem and love and respect and thankfulness for what they do.
Be at peace among yourselves.
Grant us peace and unity amongst our members. Thank you for the practices that the leadership in our church is putting into place that protects us from the wolves and goats coming in. Thank you for their diligence in wanting to sheppard the flock.
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
For the Believers at our church, I pray for your heart as we admonish those of the flock that are idle. Give us courage and love for each other to follow this command. Make us each encouragers and train us to use this gift to bless the fainthearted and discouraged and weak. Give us Your patience toward one another.
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
Lord, when we are offended may we behave righteously before you and the offender in word and deed. Teach us to respond in love and to abstain from evil. May we be quick to forgive. Give us humility when one comes to us saying we have offended them. Forgive us. Teach us to hate evil and to put it away from us always. Teach us how to always do good so that in doing good we may be a blessing to the saints and bring honor and glory to You.
Above all of this Lord, thank you for your Word. Create in us a heart that hungers and loves your word.
For your glory,
AMEN
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