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FELLOWSHIP FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

"The first service that one owes to others in the fellowship consists of listening to them." Dietrich Bonhoeffer             

"Our love to God is measured by our everyday fellowship with others and the love it displays." Andrew Murray

PRAY:  Dear Jesus, You have set up the perfect plan as you tell us to live in fellowship with one another. Thank You that You do it not only to supply love and comfort for us, but You supply accountability through fellowship as well. Help me to live in unity with others so that I will not be idle or disruptive, but that I would allow others to admonish me, if needed. Also, help me to acknowledge those who work hard, to hold people in the highest regard in love, to help the weak, be patient with everyone, and make sure that I don't pay back wrong for wrong. And help me to always do what is good for others. I need to live in peace with others so that we will all experience beautiful, Christ-centered fellowship. I pray this in your name, Jesus. AMEN.

REFLECT:  Did you ever consider that God has put us in fellowship with others so that we will hold one another accountable? And did you realize that it has to go both directions? We are told to hold others accountable for their wrongs, sins and mistakes, but we also have to allow others to hold us accountable as well. Are you willing to do that? Do you see that happening in your personal relationships in your family and in your community?

ACT:  In order to truly live in fellowship, choose today to be extra patient with one person in your life who frustrates you, annoys you, treats you unkindly, or outright drives you crazy. Practice godly fellowship by being visibly patient with that person. And not because they deserve it, but because God tells you to "always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else." You'll be glad you did!