Whole And Complete

Scripture: 8 For there’s nothing we can do to oppose the truth; all we can do is align ourselves with it. 9 You see, we celebrate when we are weak but you are strong. Our prayer is simple: that you may be whole and complete. 10 How I hope I am saving you by writing this to you in advance; this letter will spare me from using the Lord’s authority to come down on you when I arrive. His intention in giving me this authority is to build you up, not tear you down. 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, keep rejoicing and repair whatever is broken. Encourage each other, think as one, and live at peace; and God, the Author of love and peace, will remain with you. (2 Corinthians 13:8-11 The Voice) Paul has one desire for the people he has shared the truth of the Good News with, and that is that they would be whole and complete. That really should be the goal and desire of all us who are the children of God. Paul had some simple things to say that would helpful for of us as well. He said: “keep rejoicing and repair whatever is broken. Encourage each other, think as one, and live at peace.” And so I say with Paul, “May the grace of the Lord Jesus the Anointed, the love of God the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit remain with you all. [Amen.]” Father, my desire truly is to be whole and complete. Help me as I continue to walk this journey with you. And help me to be an encouragement to others as well. AMEN O Lord, what a variety of things You have made! May Your glory last forever and may You rejoice in all that You have made! Psalm 104
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