Thursday, September 10, 2015

Everyone

Many nations will be joined to the Lord on that day. They will become my people... ~ Zechariah 2:11 (CEB)

There is only one Lord, and he is generous to everyone who asks for his help. ~ Romans 10:12 (CEV)
Lord, you generously welcome people from all nations, clans, and tribes. You embrace all who turn to you. I confess, though, that I'm partial to the people who are like me. I'm inclined to think that they should be first in your eyes. But that is not the way you see it. So I need to change and show more interest in people who are different from me -- who have cultures unlike mine. Even though Christ is living in me, I know that I can never be as generous as you -- but I am trusting you to transform me into a person who sees the world through your eyes. I need you to help me do that. Amen.