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Blessings of the Bible Belt
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6, NLT
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Al Rothering
6/16/20241 min read
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5-6, NLT
Perhaps it is not real, but the fact that everyone I have met is so incredibly nice and wanting to be kind and peaceful just peels the tension away and makes me feel healthier. Makes the verse above feel attainable, perhaps for the first time.
. . . it is very likely that as time goes on, I will meet “grumpy” and deceptive people (I know in my heart they are everywhere), but something drastically different down south in the bible belt is that a majority of people you meet will openly talk about religion. They will say they will pray for us and that God has a plan and that God is so good that He will comfort and take care of us – this from strangers is so incredibly refreshing! I can’t explain exactly why it changes things, but the whole atmosphere is different. It is like when you go to church and the worship team “works” to try and cut the tension and help folks clear their heads to meet God. . . well that work seems . . . un-needed as God comes with people to work and to the store; at least it is not taboo and more expected.
I am just saying, even if it is superficial in the hearts of many, I still love, LOVE LOVE that! It is like walking into the day and being spiritually filled instead of drained.
For all the uncomfortable-ness I feel from being away from my best friends and family I just want to recognize that there is some good – good things to be thankful for too. Have a very blessed day and KNOW for sure, I am thinking and praying for you guys.