TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL READING

OUR PASSAGE FOR TODAY: ROMANS 12:9-21 . . . .

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.“

RECOVERY REFLECTION: Doing recovery with an attitude of loving others is challenging for all of us but it can be done with God’s Spirit. As our hearts and minds are being transformed and renewed we can learn to be compassionate, showing brotherly love and affection through the Holy Spirit as He leads and guides us through life. Some of us may be dealing with that concern of affection but as we submit our lives, our hearts, and our emotions to God, He will fill that need and allow us to be healed and turned into a desire for friendship, relationship, and doing His will.