We who have Light
dwelling in us
of all people
we should be the most flexible
Pliable
bendable
unhardened
toward God
and people
For when we follow our Savior
He takes us places
where stiff cannot dwell
The free-flowing Spirit of God
needs to breathe through us
And this requires flexibility
to things unknown
to changes in schedule
to people unreached
Flexibility is a Spirit of God walk
in an uncertain world
It is love
when unexpected
It is Yes
when No is probable
It is the joy of the Lord
encompassing
all relationships
and circumstances
Live unbreakably pliable
– Susie Stewart
And now I have a word for you who brashly announce, “Today—at the latest, tomorrow—we’re off to such and such a city for the year. We’re going to start a business and make a lot of money.” You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow. You’re nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing. Instead, make it a habit to say, “If the Master wills it and we’re still alive, we’ll do this or that.”
– James 4:13-15 (MSG)
As a prisoner of the Lord, I urge you: Live a life that is worthy of the calling He has graciously extended to you. Be humble. Be gentle. Be patient. Tolerate one another in an atmosphere thick with love. Make every effort to preserve the unity the Spirit has already created, with peace binding you together.
– Ephesians 4:1-3 (VOICE)
One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow Me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed Him.
– Mark 1:16-18 (NLT)
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