October 23, 2021
Morning Romans 15:5,6
Noon Psalm 5
Evening Acts 2:46,47
Why is being of the same mind essential? Because only in this way can we glorify "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" with one voice. A heart stained by hatred is never accepted by a God of peace and love (2 Corinthians 13:11). It is not possible to be at peace with God if we are not at peace with our brother beforehand (Matthew 5: 23-24). If we are not of the same mind, if there are disputes and divisions, we will not be able to glorify God. Unity among Christians is not only an external matter, it is also an internal one. To have an external drive, there must be an internal drive. If we do not accept ourselves completely, how can we glorify God? When we reject our brethren, we also reject Christ, who is present in every believer (Matthew 10:40). Remember that where there is no union, there is sin, because only sin can destroy unity. Is there someone today with whom we are not of the same mind? Let's do whatever it takes to be united with that person; let us follow the advice of Paul “as far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men”, only in this way will we achieve unanimously with one voice glorifying the Father.
Lord, help me to forgive as You forgive. I want to forget the offenses of my neighbor and always remember that You love me, even though I sometimes offend You.
Written by Eviezer Durán
Translation by Maria Elena Cardona
Morning Romans 15:5,6
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Noon Psalm 5
1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Evening Acts 2:46,47
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Prayer Guide list: [Panamá-Macaracas] y [E.U. Diócesis Oeste-Austin]
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