Titus 1:6-8 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.//
Lord, help me to seek and exhibit these qualities.

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.//
In addition to encouragement, we are also called to correct and rebuke with great patience. Lord, grant me wisdom and patience to do Your will.

Galatians 6:5 for each one should carry their own load.//
May I bear the trials of life in Your strength!

2 Timothy 3:2-5 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.//
Lord, help me to keep my boundaries, so that I may not be influenced by evil people.

Galatians 6:4Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else.//
Deliver us all from the comparison plague!

2 Timothy 2:3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.//
Following Jesus does not make life free of suffering.

2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.//
May I use these gifts to spread the Gospel!

Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.//
The law of love requires that I help carry other people’s burdens. 

1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.//
This is how I can discern those who are not following God. Lord, grant me great wisdom and discernment.

Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.//
Restoration demands a gentle approach. The temptation will be to be harsh. Teach us, Lord.