For I want very much to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, to be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. (Romans 1:11-12)
Those words struck me this morning. I totally understand Paul’s feelings.
Whenever I go to church, I always pray that God might use me to touch someone that day. But God knows I need strengthening and encouragement too.
Just seeing people’s faith in action is an encouragement to me, seeing them worshiping and serving God.
But having people share with me what God is doing in their lives or scriptures God has used to bless them that week is also an encouragement.
And of course, it’s always a blessing to be prayed for.
How about you? Do you feel that way?
If so, then let us take Paul’s attitude with us to church every Sunday, seeking each week to mutually encourage each other by our faith.
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