Moderation is better than muscle,
self-control better than political power.
MATTHEW 5:9 (MSG)
Jesus: "You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus' followers have a unique way of thinking about and utilizing power.
DAILY FODDER
How is the way that I utilize power different from the way the world typically functions?
PRAYER
God of peace, thank you for your words that bring me patience and calm me down. Forgive my judgmental attitudes and desires for revenge. Slow my anger, Lord, and fill me with your compassion. May your peace surround and control my words. May I act today to bless someone in need. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
