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Sabbath Words…Harmony

June 9, 2014 14 Comments

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Harmony Romans 12-5-6

Words written centuries ago.  Words of encouragement to the church.

Valid words today.  Words written to You, graciously but no less directive.

Over the past few weeks, our pastors have been presenting a series on unity, essentials and distinctive of the Christian faith.  Today the topic was unity with diversity. These were the main verses, Romans 15:5-6.

Harmony was the eye-catching, mind provoking word for me. Through different churches, styles and denominations and non denominations I have heard many opinions.  Sometimes it was an honest conversation without disharmony. Other times, well, the words ungracious and hard-headed come to mind.

Sometimes in our home there have been conversations of the robust nature that did not promote harmony in our home or between each other.  Not good. Not Christ like. I left contemplating what does it mean to live in harmony, in accord with Jesus Christ.

What does it take? A lot of grace and listening. A lot of slow to speak.  And maybe gentle silence.  A lot of being self-control, kindness and my own peace…a lot of self-discipline and with

the God of endurance and encouragement granting to  me to

live in such  HARMONY

with one another, in accord with Jesus Christ.

A challenge for transformation into Christ likeness for today, everyday for me during this coming week.  
 
 
 
 
blessings linda
 
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  1. Renee@Doorkeeper says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    This is beautiful, Linda! Thanks for visiting me at Doorkeeper last week. So glad I stopped by—even tho’ late—to be encouraged by your post. Blessings!

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  2. Dana Butler says

    June 13, 2014 at 3:14 am

    Hi Linda, thanks for these words. A lot of slow to speak, and maybe gentle silence… yes. Those resonate with me so deeply. Blessed by you tonight. {Stopping over somewhat belatedly from Lisha’s place.}

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  3. Stephanie @ CrayonMarks&TigerStripes says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    What does it take? Grace! Grace! and some more Grace!!! 🙂

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      So true! Linda

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  4. Barbie says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:26 am

    Harmony is something I really have to work at in my home. It does take a lot of patience, and grace and forgiveness. Thanks for sharing at The Weekend Brew!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 11, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Oh boy, doesn’t it! Being gracious is maybe the hardest some days!

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  5. Holley Gerth says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:07 am

    So grateful for you, friend! XO

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 11, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Thanks for your words of encouragement Holley. Always know I’ll be enocuraged in some way when I read your words.

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  6. Becky L says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:58 am

    Harmony…what a word that we all need, home, church, work place. I’ve been working on harmony with my daughter, trying to avoid arguments between two women. I’ve gotten better at it lately. Good thoughts! I scrolled down a couple posts….love that old house. 216 yrs old. wow! I’m sure it’s got alot of stories if it could talk. We play Settlers of Catan as well! Sometimes when family get together that’s what we do in the afternoon. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my post! Have a good week!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 11, 2014 at 10:28 am

      You have a good week too! Daughters…love them so much, have struggles some days with fully adjusting to them all being older & not in need of my constant advice! Thanks for the visit! Have a good rest of the week.

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  7. Shandra White Harris says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:04 am

    Visting you from Coffe for your Heart tis week. Truly Lovely.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 11, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Thanks for the visit. Have a good week.

      Reply
  8. David Lind says

    June 10, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Indeed – & to be able to see others as God sees them. “Things” as well I guess; since it help sort out the important from the not important!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 11, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Yes, to see people as He does and figuring how to prioritize keeps us on out toes so to speak. Still often recall Beth’s example as a mom. A influencer over the years. Thanks.

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