Matthew 18:15

"Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother."
Matthew 18:15


I'm thinking about how cool that sounds... to gain a brother (or a sister, of course).  it seems like an amazing thing.  at work lately there has been a lot of politicking, backstabbing, etc. (not literally, in case anyone was concerned...) and I am just thinking about how cool it would be if we were really out there trying to gain each other's friendship and respect instead.  if we were trying to build community instead of tear it down to start from scratch.
That is a cool thing about God... he recognizes that we already have some good within us, and wants to enhance it, and bring it to the center of our lives.  He works with what he has, and helps us, even in the middle of darkness, to find and regain the light.  So, today... let's gain some brothers and sisters. :)  Never retaliate... instead communicate. :)  And you know, if someone comes to *you*... hear what he or she has to say.  Perhaps there are other people out there collecting siblings as well. :)