Chapter 21-When Others Disappoint; Day862

Clothe yourselves therefore, as God’s own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper]. Colossians 3:12

Have these:
Compassion
Kindness
Humility
Gentleness
Patience

Life would be great if it were not for other people. This is not a true statement, we need others and without them life will not be great
God did not makes us that way.
It is not good for man to be alone. Genesis 2:18
Man’s companion
1. Others
2. God Himself

Why life is difficult?  Because of people.
People can be difficult
People can be stubborn
People can be ego-driven
People can be thoughtless
People can be mean
People can be selfish
People can be manipulative

Why can’t we just get along?
1. People are from different culture or social background and they think everyone should be the same way they are.
2. People has contrasting personalities and have a hard time adjusting with them
3. People wants our own way

Our deepest problem is from within
Our problem is our hearts and minds
Satan’s objective-to divide the Christians and destroy our witness
Our defense is the Holy Spirit and God’s Love
How to solve the problem?-Learn to love each other.
Live in Love
Be like God, a loving God
Love one another as I loved you John 13:34

What is Love? Types of Love
1. Eros-Physical or sexual attraction
2. Storge-Family affection; love between parents and their children
3. Phileo-Friendship or brotherly love
4. Agape-selfless love;
-love that extends even to those who are not loveable or even worthy of love
-the kind of love that God has for us
-the kind of love we should have for others
-it is more than a warm feeling or an impulsive act of kindness
-it is more than an emotion but a conscious act of the will
-it is a deliberate decision on our part to put others ahead of ourselves
-the opposite of agape love is selfishness
-Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others Philippian 2:4
-God’s love/His love/agape love is the hallmark of our life as a Christian

7 Principles-How to live A Good/Great Life
1. Make it your goal to live at peace with others
2. Treat others the way you would want them to treat you
3. Pray not only for your friends but for your enemies
4. Guard your tongue, and use it for good instead of evil
5. Never repay evil with evil
6. Don’t only avoid revenge, but don’t be a captive to the past
7. Practice the transforming power of forgiveness

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PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-40Mile Bike

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.143
Book-The Journey, By Billy Graham p.214

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep 
0830, 40Mile Cycling 
1300, Clean house
1500, Praise and worship