By Carl Waters
June 24, 2016, 7:55 p.m.
 Courtesy
It is with courtesy that you listen to the perils of a friend’s day
And in kindness you take their hands in yours and with faith begin to pray
Showing them the love from heaven that is in abundance to share freely with all
Then you wrap them in your arms and pull them close to you and answer their call
Your courtesy will open the doors to share the glories that affect all believers
Strength will manifest itself as each of you share stories of defeating the deceiver
Where two are I am and all My love is yours to share between you
It is a gift freely given to all My believers and is a courtesy I extend to all, not a few
The softness of your heart will reflect the faith you walk with day after day
Show the gentleness that is needed to convince a lonely heart that joy will come as they pray
When you walk out in courtesy you open yourself so that others can see your heart
It is a vulnerable place to be, but it is the place where you need to start
Truth is the only way to share My word so being open will bless your encounter
Courtesy is the beginning of a relationship that when tested will not flounder
As you worship you cast off all boundaries that man has placed you in
You are free to show your love and dedication to Me and not a slavery to sin
(Luke 7:44 – 48 NRSV) 44 – Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has bathed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. 45 – You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not stopped kissing my feet. 46 – You did not (in courtesy) anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. 47 – Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” 48 – Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
(Acts 24:4 NIV) 4 – But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough (show us the courtesy) to hear us briefly.
(Titus 3:1 – 7 NRSV)Â 1 – Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 – to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone. 3 – For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another. 4 – But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 – he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 6 – This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 – so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
