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Daily Lection
Romans 12:9-12
Prayer before reading: O God you have created all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant us so to hear them, read them, mark them, learn and inwardly digest them that we may embrace and take hold of the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in Jesus.
Amen
First Reading
9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
Romans 12:9-12 | NLT
(What words or phrases spoke to you in this reading?
Reading 2
9 Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good. 10 Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself. 11 Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord. 12 Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.
Romans 12:9-12 | CEV
From this reading,: how does this passage touch your life today?
Reading 3
9 Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. 10 Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.11 Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, 12 cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder.
Romans 12:9-12 | MSG
From this reading, answer two questions:
From what I heard, what do I believe God wants me to do or be?
Is God inviting me to change in any way?
Now pray to God based upon the answers given in each scripture reading, asking him to help you understand how these scriptures might inform your life today.
End with the Lord’s prayer.
Romans 12:9-12
Prayer before reading: O God you have created all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant us so to hear them, read them, mark them, learn and inwardly digest them that we may embrace and take hold of the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in Jesus.
Amen
First Reading
9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
Romans 12:9-12 | NLT
(What words or phrases spoke to you in this reading?
Reading 2
9 Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good. 10 Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself. 11 Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord. 12 Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.
Romans 12:9-12 | CEV
From this reading,: how does this passage touch your life today?
Reading 3
9 Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. 10 Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.11 Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, 12 cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder.
Romans 12:9-12 | MSG
From this reading, answer two questions:
From what I heard, what do I believe God wants me to do or be?
Is God inviting me to change in any way?
Now pray to God based upon the answers given in each scripture reading, asking him to help you understand how these scriptures might inform your life today.
End with the Lord’s prayer.