In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to seek the Truth and listen to God’s voice when conflict arises—then call on the Holy Spirit to empower us to be meek like Christ.
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[00:00:00] You are listening to MY Devotional, the Daily Devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading The Way.
[00:00:30] As we have accepted Christ as our Savior, the enemy knows that he can no longer capture
[00:00:34] our souls, we are saved by the grace of God.
[00:00:37] However, he never backs away from a challenge and sets new goals to disrupt and if possible
[00:00:42] destroy our fellowship with God and with those we love.
[00:00:46] When conflict arises, it is extremely important for us to listen only to the voice of God.
[00:00:53] While there is benefit to the counsel of Godly friends, there is also the danger of missing
[00:00:57] what God wants us to see and learn on our own.
[00:01:02] Therefore, before you react to a situation, ask the Lord to make His truth apparent in
[00:01:07] your heart.
[00:01:09] Wrong perceptions have been the cause of many misunderstandings.
[00:01:13] Set a goal to set aside pride to understand the true motives of the other person, then
[00:01:18] be meek and forgiving as necessary through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[00:01:23] Oftentimes we view meekness as a weakness.
[00:01:26] In actuality, a meek person is not weak or timid.
[00:01:30] In fact, biblical meekness or gentleness is courage, confidence and strength under control.
[00:01:38] God wants us to enjoy meekness as a fruit of the Spirit.
[00:01:42] When we learn how to rest in Him and allow Him to work through us, His meekness will rise
[00:01:47] to the surface of our lives, helping us to walk and fellowship with others as He intends.
[00:01:53] Let's pray together.
[00:01:54] Lord, help us to reflect on hurtful situations before reacting to them.
[00:01:59] Show us our wrongs so that we may ask for forgiveness, brandless insight into the hearts
[00:02:05] of those for whom we have a dispute so that we might have compassion.
[00:02:10] May we extend forgiveness just as we have been forgiven.
[00:02:14] Thank you for the fruit of your meekness and courage.
[00:02:18] We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
[00:02:22] Averse for today Ephesians 4-2.
[00:02:25] Be completely humble and gentle.
[00:02:28] Be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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