Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

Eyes are watching. Lord, may my example be worth following. 

Romans 2:3-4 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 

God’s kindness and grace is granted to us so that we may repent and live forever with Him, as well as to display His grace and kindness to others. Father, may I remember this when dealing with difficult people and unbelievers.

Romans 12:16 Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

May I demonstrate love and kindness to those who are less fortunate than me. 

Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another.

May unity be of high priority for all of us!

Acts 28:23-24 They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus. Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. 

No matter how much evidence we present to others about Christ, there will always be those who refuse to believe. Father, give me boldness to speak to all people about You; in spite of the opposition I may face.

Romans 12:15 

…mourn with those who mourn.

May I have an empathetic heart and demonstrate mercy to those who are grieving. 

Acts 27:20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. 

When the storms in our lives are long and intense, we often give up hope that God can save us. Lord, help me to remember that You are always near and can do the impossible.

Romans 12:15 

Rejoice with those who rejoice. 

Lord, help me to celebrate other people’s joys!

Acts 26:14-16 We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ “Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’“ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me. 

We all have a past and yet, the Lord calls us to be a servant and a witness; for He has forgiven the sins of those who have accepted His grace through Jesus Christ.

Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Help me, O Lord, to respond to those who are unkind with blessing and sincere prayers.