Ephesians 4:2 NLT
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
May New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, be blessed with a spirit of humility and gentleness, mirroring the heart of God in every interaction and relationship within the community. Let these virtues be the foundation upon which New Bethlehem stands, guiding its people to treat one another with kindness, respect, and an understanding that reflects God’s own gentleness towards us all.
May patience and forgiveness weave through the fabric of New Bethlehem, binding its residents together with strong cords of love that cannot be easily broken. In moments of frustration or misunderstanding, let the community remember the patience God shows each of us, inspiring them to extend the same grace to one another, making room for growth and healing.
Let love be the guiding light of New Bethlehem, a love that is patient, humble, and gentle, a love that makes allowances for faults and sees beyond imperfections. May this love inspire acts of service, words of encouragement, and a community atmosphere where every person feels valued and supported.
As New Bethlehem journeys forward, may it be known as a place where God’s character is reflected in the lives of its people, a community where humility, gentleness, patience, and love are not just ideals, but lived realities. May these virtues draw the people of New Bethlehem closer to each other and closer to God, creating a community that shines as a beacon of His love in the world.
Blessed be New Bethlehem, where God’s love is manifest in every gesture of kindness, every act of forgiveness, and every word of encouragement. May this community flourish, united and strong, under the banner of God’s perfect love, now and forevermore.