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...I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.
Romans 1:11-12 NLT
Paul had some goodness to share and he was as keen as a bean to get to Rome and share what God had on his heart.
Paul was a writer, but he was hanging out to meet.
To look people in the eye. To see how they really are.
And he really wanted to hear how their faith journey was going.
How are you?
Good. How are you?
Good.
Paul was interested in what's really going on - how's your heart. Let's talk a little about how God is working with you and how he's working on me.
Let's keep it real.
Let's meet. And check in.
Let's get beneath the surface...and let's us encourage one another...
#Romans
#keepingitreal
#encourageoneanother

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