March 23 DON'T SEPARATE INTO GROUPS WHAT GOD SAID WAS A FAMILY.

Affirmation: Instead of Telling People What They Want, Tell Them Who They Are. 

You are:-God’s incredible creation.-Loved immensely and intensely.-Courageous, Compassionate and Connected -Talented, gifted and capable -Kind, loving, and thoughtful -Handsome and Beautiful 
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Ponder, Personalize, Practice: Today strive to emulate God…He shows no favoritism. Practice that aspect of God’s character each moment of the day. 


Romans 2:11 “God does not show favoritism.”

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Reading for Today
Walk in Grace. Live in Love. by Bob Goff

March 23

DON'T SEPARATE INTO GROUPS WHAT 
GOD SAID WAS A FAMILY.

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. 
REVELATION 7:9 

 

My friend, Ben, is an amazing musician. He writes songs and travels around the country playing the piano and jumping on stages with his guitar. Maria and I go to his shows every chance we get; we sing the words to his songs we've memorized, which is all of them, and we elbow each other at the first note of our favorites. 


I've noticed concerts bring people together like few things do these days. You'll see guys in tailored suits squished between women wearing bandanas and cutoff jeans. You could be next to someone you've always had a hard time with and still smile and sing without even thinking about it. 


I think shows like my friend Ben's give us a little glimpse of heaven. God never intended for us to separate into groups; He calls us a family. He doesn't want a bunch of people going it alone either. Think symphony, not soloist. He said we were brothers and sisters, that we belong to one another and we don't need to settle for just tolerating one another. Sure, family members don't always see eye to eye and there are times we might not even choose one another; but still, try. Is it going to be tough at times? Of course it will. Is it possible you'll take a hit? You will. Do it anyway. 


It's okay to surround yourself with people who are loving and supportive and easy to be with, but huddles are best when they're open for more people to join. The next time you have a tough run-in with a family member or an old friend from high school on the internet, go to a concert with them, tap your feet, sing the words you know, and don't worry about the ones you don't. Don't let the difficulties you've had with someone keep you from singing along together. 


Who are you drawn to even though they're so different from you? What can you do to get closer to them? 

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