Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

Do you know what I love? I love when someone does something for me with a good attitude. When you kids do household chores without complaining and arguing, it really lifts my spirits. I especially love it when one of you takes the initiative to do a job that needs to be done without my even asking. These acts of love and responsibility make me feel proud and appreciated.

It started out just like any other day. I got up early and proceeded to take care of all the daily chores that are regularly done in any Roman prison. I checked on all the prisoners and brought them their food (if you can call that slop food).

The other day I was conducting an open house for a property we are going to sell at auction. I noticed that the house was surrounded by a natural fence of trees and foliage. I didn't think much about it until a neighbor stopped by and commented how this house did not used to be so enclosed by greenery. "It seemed to grow up overnight," he said.

Have you ever been around a constant complainer? This is the kind of person who sucks the joy right out of life by finding fault with everything and everybody. Perhaps a better question is, "Are you one of those draining people who is always complaining or arguing?"

The Bible speaks much about putting others before ourselves. This is one way that we can demonstrate our love to God and our desire to be like Him. Whenever we have the opportunity we should show respect for others and especially to those who are our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Do you embrace people who are different than you are?