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Daily Bread

The horse and her boy

The Philippine Star

[We are] strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience.    — Colossians 1:11                    

 

When I was about 5 years old, my father decided that I needed a horse of my own to care for. So he bought an old bay mare and brought her home to me. I named her Dixie.

Dixie was a formidable beast for me at my age and small stature. No saddle was small enough, no stirrups short enough for my legs, so I rode bareback most of the time.

Dixie was plump, which meant that my feet stuck straight out, making it difficult to stay astride. But whenever I fell off, Dixie would simply stop, look at me, and wait while I tried to climb on her back again. This leads me to Dixie’s most admirable trait: She was wonderfully patient.

I, on the other hand, was less than patient with Dixie. Yet she bore my childish tantrums with stoic patience, never once retaliating. I wish I could be more like Dixie, having patience that overlooks a multitude of offenses. I have to ask myself, “How do I react when others aggravate me?” Do I respond with humility, meekness, and patience? (Col. 3:12). Or with intolerance and indignation?

To overlook an offense. To forgive 70 times 7. To bear with human frailty and failure. To show mercy and kindness to those who exasperate us. To gain such control over our souls — this is the work of God. — David Roper

 

God of grace and God of goodness,

Teach me to be ever kind,

Always gentle and forgiving

With the Savior first in mind. — Brandt

                                         

 

READ: Colossians 3:12-17

 

Love that is born at Calvary

bears and forbears, gives and forgives.

 

 

The Bible in one year:

• Joel 1-3

• Revelation 5

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BRANDT

DAVID ROPER

DIXIE

DO I

GOD

PATIENCE

WHEN I

WITH THE SAVIOR

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