Scripture: "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it." (1 Corinthians 12: 26)
Observation: This is so true on so many levels! It's easy to relate to. For example, physically, if my sciatic nerve pinches, my entire body is rendered useless. Within my family, if Paul gets a promotion, everyone (my parents, his parents, all the siblings, etc.) is happy.
Application: The body of Christ is just that-- a body. We are all one unit. I believe I am a compassionate person by nature, but am I spiritually compassionate? It's easy to rejoice with one another, but am I doing my part when someone is suffering?
Prayer: Lord, I need to do more. I have compassion and empathy, but I don't think I'm doing enough within the Christian community. Meaning, if a friend needs help, I do everything I can outside of the spiritual. I'm not doing enough within Your world, especially spending time in prayer. And I mean deep prayer, not just the simple one-way conversation that I normally do with You. So now that I know what I should be doing, please guide my heart into really doing it. Amen.
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