“Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord” (Colossians 3:22).
Most of us will experience times where we do not like our circumstances. Some have lives that are a bad circumstance. Those who are well and whole cannot fully understand the lives of those who have needs and are disadvantaged. But in all circumstances, no matter what they are, live from the inside out knowing that the Lord who sees all things will lead you no matter your circumstances.
Lord, in this insensitive give-me-what-I-want world, help me to be genuine. Guide me away from thinking that what I do does not matter. Lead me to treat everyone in every circumstance in the truth that You love them and have commanded that I love them also. Help me to do this. Guide me according to all that is good so that I may now and always live into the life You have granted me by Your grace.
Lord Jesus, You are the One through whom all things have their being, but You came as a servant of all. In Your example, teach me to live knowing that others are equally valued in Your eyes and worthy of any love I may give. Guide me to love others according to the Father’s purpose. Through all that comes, guide my heart to be willing, in every circumstance, to love as I have been loved. Amen.
