Wednesday, 16th December, 2020

Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 14-15, Matthew 7:12

Memory Verse: Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NLT)

One major work of the Holy Spirit is to continually work out the image and likeness of God in us. Like it or not, many or all of God’s blessings to us comes through people. Hence, we must know how to position and comport ourselves appropriately. Perhaps, you are a difficult person to relate with and you do not know. Today, let us examine who a difficult person is:

1. If you think everyone is always wrong while you are always right. You are making yourself a DIFFICULT PERSON.

2. If everyone around you walk on egg shells (i.e. they are overly careful when dealing with you). They’d rather not talk to you. You are a DIFFICULT PERSON.

3. When you have something bad to say about every person or thing, you just might be a DIFFICULT PERSON.

4. If you are too adamant about forgiving others… You are a DIFFICULT PERSON.

5. If you have gradually become too hard to please. Beware, you are becoming a DIFFICULT PERSON.

6. If people have to fast and pray before they summon courage to see or tell you what is in their heart. You just might be a DIFFICULT PERSON

7. When you argue about everything, even when there is no need for it, be careful, you are becoming a DIFFICULT PERSON.

8. If You never say I AM SORRY; or must be cajoled into saying it… You are a DIFFICULT PERSON.

9. When you assume you know the motive why people do what they do. Are you God? Of course, you are not. You are just a DIFFICULT PERSON.

10. If you have a correction for everyone but none for yourself. You are a DIFFICULT PERSON.

It is impossible not to come across a difficult person as you journey through life, whether it’s in the form of a neighbour, relative, colleague, employee, customer, or supplier. Engage the wisdom of God in dealing with such people.

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Quote: Never despise the ministry of men – ApostleJoshuaSelman

Prophetic Decree: Be filled with the love of God, in Jesus name.

Prayer Focus

1. Thank you Father for your love and grace.

2. I receive grace to love at all times even though it hurts, in Jesus name.

3. I receive grace to live a life free from offence, in Jesus name.

4. I receive grace to love my neighbours, spouse, relatives, and children unconditionally, in Jesus name.

5. O Lord, deliver me from my bad habits, attitudes and character, in Jesus name.

6. Holy Spirit, reveal to me areas of my life where I am difficult in Jesus name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:   Ephesians 1-6