Start Your Morning Strong With a Daily Devotional for Today, June 3, 2024
A Bible is open for daily devotional time in the morning
Studying the Bible is something that Christians know we should be doing regularly. After all, God's Word says, "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it" (Joshua 1:8, NIV).
While we understand the importance of daily study, many of us have trouble turning it into a consistent practice and spiritual discipline—especially when it might feel as though we have no free time in our busy schedules.
Fortunately, there are quick ways to start your morning (or any time of day, really) strong and rooted in our religious beliefs, which brings us to this short, daily devotional for today, June 3, 2024!
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Scripture Reading for Today, June 3, 2024
“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” — Luke 6:31
Daily Devotional
It's usually easy to be kind to people we view as respectful, easygoing and patient—but what about when a friend, family member, coworker or stranger is having a bad day and taking it out on you? Then, it's natural to feel hurt, frustrated or angry.
But we're not in charge of the actions of others—we're only accountable for our own decisions and responses.
We all have days when we accidentally snap at someone, lack empathy or let our impatience take hold of our facial expressions—and we'd probably hope that the person on the other end of the exchange would give us grace in those moments.
"As you wish that others would do to you, do so to them," we're reminded.
Let's carry grace with us throughout the day, no matter what challenging conversations await us. And then we can focus on giving loving, edifying responses out of humility—knowing that we've been where they are before.
Related: 83 Bible Verses About Life, Purpose and Perspective
Daily Prayer
Lord, it's easy for us to respond to conflict out of defensiveness and pride, but help us to feel guarded against cynicism and self-righteousness with your grace and peace filling our hearts instead. Help us to remember how we would want to be treated in certain situations, and freely offer that to others.
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