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BE CONSIDERATE Poem Devotional

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July 5
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Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. – Philippians 4:5(NLT)
BE CONSIDERATE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you understand and accept others’ differences?
Are you easily succumbing to offenses?
Let everyone see that you are considerate to all
It will protect you from the enemy’s pitfalls.
Be considerate and sympathetic to others
God wants you to be loving to one another
Just as Christ had been patient and kind to you
He expects you to always be good and true.
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Since I have gone through so much pain and traumas in life, many people I meet feel that I understand what they are going through. Sometimes even if I don’t say anything, they sense that I am there for them. When I was a teacher, those troubled students somehow found that I can understand them because I have been where they are.
The bible says that we should show consideration in all that we do. When Christ was here on earth, he never judged anyone even though he can. He was amongst sinners but he was sympathetic and understanding to them. He confronted their sins but also allowed them to recognize their sins and respect their choices. Yet, Jesus never forced anyone to repent, he invited them to be free from sin so they can experience the glory that he so openly shares with his people.
PRAYER
Lord, give me a heart that understands.
REFLECTION
When was the last time you were considerate to someone?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

A KIND AND FAIR GOD Poem Devotional

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He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
-Psalm 103:10(NLT)
A KIND AND FAIR GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Have you done someone wrong that merited a consequence?
Have you done something to make someone react with much offense?
God never punishes you for your sins, he forgives when you confess
He does not deal harshly with you even when you don’t pass the test.
God is kind and fair to all those who believe him
He gave his only Son so we can be redeemed
He expects you to treat each other the same way
He wants you to be strong and never turn astray.
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Have you ever been treated unfairly by someone? How did you feel when there was an unjust act done to you? I have experienced many forms of maltreatment and discrimination in my young life and it has scarred me so deeply. It has stunted my brain to grow and made me see things in the filter of pain and abuse. It is terrible to survive traumas. I have always felt insecure and never had the confidence that someone really loves me. Somehow I felt that I don’t deserve to be loved. There was much shame and guilt in my heart for many years. The bible tells us that God does not punish or treat us harshly even though we deserve it.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for being such a fair and kind father.
REFLECTION
Relate an instance when you treated someone kindly despite their hostility.
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For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com