Daily Devotional – Thursday, May 8, 2025
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.
1 Peter 3:8 (NKJV)
Sometimes the simplest instructions are the hardest to follow. Peter gives us a quick list of how we are meant to treat each other as followers of Jesus: Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.
Love As Brothers
Being of one mind doesn’t mean we all think the same or never disagree. It means we are anchored in the same bigger purpose: to love God and love people. It means working together instead of letting differences divide us.
Having compassion for one another means slowing down enough to notice what someone else is going through and actually caring. It means listening instead of jumping to conclusions and choosing kindness even when we don’t fully understand.
Moreover, loving as brothers is not always comfortable. It means choosing grace when we would rather hold a grudge and seeing others the way God sees them, even when they are difficult. We need to lift others up, making space for their voice and being willing to admit we are wrong.
How to Live with Others
When we live like this, life becomes refreshing and powerful. In a world full of division, pride, and self-focus, living with compassion and humility makes people stop and wonder what is different about you. That is where Jesus shines through.
So maybe today, ask yourself: Am I showing up in a way that reflects Christ? Am I helping build up the people around me—or just adding to the noise?
Prayer
Father in heaven, You call me to love deeply, to care genuinely, and to walk humbly. Show me how to live in unity with others, even when it’s hard.
