Show Respect to Others

Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. —  1 Peter 2:17

It's not always easy to show proper respect to everyone.

Some people don't seem to deserve our respect.

Even so, God calls me to show respect to everyone, not just those people I respect.

He calls me to respect those I don't feel like respecting.

And those who are not deserving of my respect.

Come to think of it, I'm not deserving of God's mercy toward me.

And I sometimes treat Him without respect.

Even so, He sacrifices for me.

He cares for me and guides me.

And He provides more than I need.

Thank You, Lord.