¹I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, ²with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, ³making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ⁴There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, ⁵one Lord, one faith, one baptism, ⁶one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

Ephesians 4:1-6

It is hard to live a life with humility and gentleness, especially when the world seems so bent on cruelty and anger.  Yet Paul calls us to live that life because we are Spirit Filled Jesus followers.

Can you imagine what the world would look like if at least all the Christians lived this way?  Can you imagine what your Monday would look like if you and I lived this way?  Shall we try?

Today, give someone a break, even if they were not nice to you.  Do not be mad at the bad driver, maybe they are having a rough day.  Give extra grace to the grumpy guy in the office.  Be kind and make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.  Just for today.

Peace,

Pastor Bill