Living differently than others do May bring ridicule or worse It is easier to just go along Being like everyone else Paul encourages Christians To be deliberately different Not pretentiously holy Or spiritually arrogant He invites them to live carefully And not be pulled into Society’s suggested path to happiness Which always leads to a dead end The motivation for doing so Is centered in a grateful heart A persistent internal awareness That all comes from God’s generosity Beginning with gratitude Directs a life lived wisely It pushes aside inner desires And outer temptations Joining others in a gratitude chorus Brings a different mindset A joyful awareness of grace That inspires serving above self +
A Devotion By Rev. Donald Schaefer, Northern Region Facilitator for Mission Engagement for the Southeastern District- LCMS | 
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