My daily devotions and maybe yours too……

1 Peter 3: 8-11

All Christians

8Finally, all [of you] should be of one and the same mind (united in spirit), sympathizing [with one another], loving [each other] as brethren [of one household], compassionate and courteous (tenderhearted and humble).
9Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God--that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection].
10For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good--whether apparent or not] keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit).
11Let him turn away from wickedness and shun it, and let him do right. Let him search for peace (harmony; undisturbedness from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts) and seek it eagerly. [Do not merely desire peaceful relations with God, with your fellowmen, and with yourself, but pursue, go after them!]
12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil [to oppose them, to frustrate, and defeat them].(A)

Well I just highlighted the entire text; it all spoke to my spirit. In reading my commentary, which is part of the Life Application Bible, verse 8 expands on the thoughts Peter is talking about.
“Peter lists five key elements that should characterize any group of believers: 1) One mind – pursuing the same goals. 2) Sympathy – being responsive to others needs. 3) Love seeing and treating each other as brothers and sisters. 4) Tenderness – being affectionately sensitive and caring. 5) Humility – being willing to encourage one another and rejoice in each other’s success. These five qualities go a long way toward helping believers serve GOD effectively.”
Live in peace, go after it, and pursue it eagerly. Two thoughts keep sprouting in my spirit almost daily during my bible reading, patience and gentleness. I think God is trying to say something to me.