God provides blessings through many human channels of His love. Find ways each day to be aware of how much you need your brothers and sisters. Receive and give nurture, support, and love.
The Bible challenges us to bless even those who insult us. "All of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing"(1 Peter 3:8-9 NIV).
As I read those words I think about how hard it can be even within the church to not repay insult with insult. But that is our calling. As the Message puts it, "No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing."
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