Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Love After Hurt

Now the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus.

Romans 15:5

Same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus is perseverance-and-encouragement work—God must grant it. Unity is not sameness of personality; it is shared direction under Christ. February church life and family life both fray under cabin-fever opinions. Come to God and ask for the gift named here: harmony that endures and encourages rather than flattens dissent through fear. According to Christ sets the standard—His humility, not a dominant personality. Practice encouragement toward someone you usually debate. Perseverance in relationship outlasts the adrenaline of being right. Let God grant what your willpower cannot manufacture among imperfect people. Same mind grows when encouragement outruns scorekeeping. Text a word that builds someone you recently resisted. Christ-shaped unity can survive disagreement without contempt.

PrayerGod of perseverance and encouragement, grant us shared mind under Christ. Soften rivalry and strengthen unity that still tells the truth. Amen.