Be alert, 

stand firm in the faith, 

be courageous, 

be strong. 

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 CSB

I wonder why Paul is telling this church to do everything in love?

I wonder if because so much if what we do is out of obligation, living up to others expectations.

And Paul wants us to be grounded in love. That's our start point, our foundation. 

And why the calls to be alert, stand firm, for courage and strength? That's not the way the world should be that we need to be all those things, but it's the reality. 

What part of your faith do you need to stand firm in today?

Where do you need to keep alert?

It's a sad reality that we have to be strong and courageous, and that can be tiring, wearying. 

And all of that standing and courage is to be done in love.

We just can't do that without God's resources, without the Spirit's power, without the foundation of Jesus love, grace and acceptance on which we stand. 

Whatever is in front of you today, lean into the Spirit and draw courage from Him, allow His Love to be the foundation our day today.

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#doeverythinginLove

#youareBeloved