Paul tells those who are strong that they need to help others. Then he describes teachers.
Teachers are full of joy and peace. He says this is the result of their trust in God. So, he prays for them. God gives joy and peace to those who trust him. He tells the church that they are full of goodness and that they can teach each other.
I think I see people who are not yet teaching each other. But they could. As they walk with God they can help others do the same. If they keep on reading the Bible and praying it through, they for sure could be sharing in the lives of others.
But, Mondays are hard days. Most go to work to start the week. Monday for me is usually a debrief and evaluation of the service and mission of the church. I notice that not many Mondays are full of joy and peace. Wondering if the people in church took steps closer to God. Did the Sunday morning message really make sense? I think I might expect too much. Did we really worship God? Or was it just singing songs and going through the motions?
How does the church move those who are ready to be teachers/ disciple makers? Thankful for 3-4 people who would meet today. They are able. There are more. I will be praying and looking to see how God does this.
Today I am telling myself to be simple and clear. It has to be God who does the work. There are some things that we can do better. We can work on those. There are some who don't want to change. I can minimize my efforts there. There are some who want to be used by God. That is a good place for me to spend my energy.
Planning to pray and trust God to raise up a team of people who help others.
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