(NIV)1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. [8] Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. [9] Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. [10] Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. [11] If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
This is such a beautiful verse for setting our attitudes and focus. Really for all of us, our time here is limited, and we should live our lives with an understanding that we have been placed here in this time, at this location with purpose ( Acts 17:26 ) and as such we should seek God for that purpose. We should love each other deeply, being thankful for those whom the Lord has surrounded us. We should look not to ourselves but towards others as well, using the gifts we have for the benefit of all. In other words, laying down our selfish perspectives, and recognizing that part of our purpose is tied to those around us in our lives. Ultimately our goal should be that God is glorified in and through our lives. Amen.
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