The Holy Spirit has given you the desire to care for other children of God in the body of Christ.

“besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern [merimna] for all the churches.” (2Cor 11:28)

“that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care [merimnao] for one another.” (1Cor 12:25)

“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other” (2Thes 1:3)

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do [ergazomai] good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Gal 6:10)

“I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints” (1Cor 16:16)

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered [diakoneo] to the saints, and do minister [diakoneo].” (Heb 6:10)

“For the administration of this service not only supplies [prosanapleroo] the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God” (2Cor 9:12)

“Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints” (Eph 1:15)

“since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints” (Col 1:4)

“hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints” (Phlm 1:5)

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” (Rom 8:14)

“And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you” (1Thes 3:12)

“But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another” (1Thes 4:9)

“And let us consider [katanoeo=strongly focus on] one another [allelon] in order to stir up [paroxusmos] love and good works” (Heb 10:24)

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry [merimnao] about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?” (Matt 6:25)

“Then He said to His disciples, Therefore I say to you, do not worry [merimnao] about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.” (Lk 12:22-23)

“But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares [merimnao] for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord.” (1Cor 7:32)

“There is a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares [merimnao] about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit.” (1Cor 7:34)

“Be anxious [merimnao] for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Phil 4:6)

“If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?” (Jm 2:15-16)

“But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?” (1Jn 3:17)

Reading: Jer 25-27; 2Cor 11