DAY 7:

Be gentle – when the world is full of harsh/angry people ….

“…to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.”
‭‭Titus‬ ‭3:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.”
James‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,” Ephesians‬ ‭4:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“…gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians‬ ‭5:23‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
James‬ ‭1:19-20‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,”
Ephesians‬ ‭4:26‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Close With a Prayer

DAY 6:

Be an example of unity – when the world is full of division …..

“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”
1 Peter‬ ‭3:8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
Psalm‬ ‭133:1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Ephesians‬ ‭4:2-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.”  It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.”
Jude‬ ‭1:18-19‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“…complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Close With a Prayer

DAY 5:

Be compassionate – when the world is devoid of compassion …..

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,”
Colossians‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”
Romans‬ ‭12:15‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Close With a Prayer

DAY 4:

Be love – when the world is full of hate ….

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
1 John‬ ‭4:7-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
Romans‬ ‭12:9-10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Ephesians‬ ‭4:2-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
John‬ ‭15:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Close With a Prayer

DAY 3:

Be kind when the world is full of unkindness ….

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:32‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”
1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,”
Colossians‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Close With a Prayer

DAY 2:

Be honest, authentic, and genuine – when the world is full of deceit ….

“Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭12:17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,”
Proverbs 2:7 ESV

“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭12:19-20‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Close With a Prayer

DAY 1

Be the light of Christ – when the world is full of darkness ….

“For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew‬ ‭5:14-16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“…for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),”
Ephesians‬ ‭5:8-9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
John‬ ‭1:4-5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Close with a Prayer