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I. WE HAVE TO BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT STAYING COMMITTED TO A RIGHT SPIRIT (ROMANS 15:5-7)

1. Spirit of Intentional Endurance (Romans 15:5)

Romans 15:5 ESV

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,

Endurance is the willingness to continue to bear up under difficult circumstances.

THINGS WE MAY HAVE TO ENDURE

This year will may feel long

The students may be challenging

Technology may not work

Co-workers may not be as helpful as I need them to be

HOW DO WE ENDURE IN ALL OF THIS? MINDSET

Remind ourselves that the time we are in, the people I work with and the students I have are all ordained by God to be in my life in this season for a purpose.

2. Spirit of Intentional Encouragement

Romans 15:6 ESV

that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

c. Spirit of Intentional Honor

Romans 15:7 ESV

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Romans 12:10 ESV

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Honor: intentionally treating people like they are of high value - like they really and truly matter