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Daily verses of encouragement

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January 23

Ephesians 4:2 – Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Am I content with helping make others successful?  Do I extend grace to others or do I let their differences irritate me?

January 24

Ephesians 4:3 – Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Do I place a higher importance on getting my way or keeping unity with others?  How hard do I work to be at peace with others?  Are there situations where keeping unity is impossible?

January 25

Ephesians 4:7 – But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.

Do I accept God’s grace in my life?  When difficult circumstances appear, do I complain or do I recognize God’s sovereign work in my life as He refines my character?

January 26

Ephesians 4:17 – So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

Is my life fundamentally different from the world around me?  Am I thinking the way that God wants me to?

January 27

Ephesians 4:22-24 – You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Which life do I lead?  old self or new self?  What parts of my old self do I need to “ put away”?  What parts of my new self do I need to “ put on”?

January 28

Ephesians 4:26 – In your anger do not sin: do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

Is my anger under control?  Do I make poor choices when I am angry?  Do I make peace with others before the day is over or do I let my anger simmer for long periods of time?

January 29

Ephesians 5:1 – It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.  Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Am I a slave to certain habits?  Do I give in to things that I know are wrong?  What things do I need to put in my life so that I can stand strong against wrong habits or actions?