03/30/2023 |
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GENTLENESS MEANS BEING CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS. Bible Reading of the Day: Read Philippians 4:5-7. Verse of the Day: “When the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). Ben lined up at the starting line for the last race of the day at his class picnic. He had been in several races but had not won any of the events all day. He was determined to win this race. He eyed the finish line and prepared for the signal. At last, Mr. Morrison shouted, “Go!” and Ben started running. He and Todd Weston were in the lead. Ben panted toward the finish line. Suddenly, Todd let out a pained cry and dropped to the ground in a heap. It all happened so fast. Ben saw Todd crumple to the ground. Ben quickly turned back toward Todd, who lay flat on his back, his face twisted with pain. Ben knelt beside Todd and placed his hand gently on Todd’s shoulder. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “What happened?” “It hurts!” Todd said through gritted teeth. Mr. Morrison and other adults soon arrived. When more people arrived, Ben stepped back from the crowd and watched as Todd was helped to a car and taken away. Note: The above comes directly from their website. Click here to read the rest of the devotion. |
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