Psalm 133

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity! v.1

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Three verses long this chapter, yet so deep in few words.  Right off the bat with the first verse I'm challenged.  It's not easy living with people whether in your own home or in your community, and not always any different whether believers or not unfortunately.  When we read this verse in scripture we might think that people of Bible times weren't like us, they always got along, never complained or had pet peeves, but that's so not true.  They were all human just like us with all the bumps, bruises, stubborness, annoyances, etc.  Think of what it was probably like when they had to travel, they didn't have cars or planes so travel took a lot longer and it wasnt a solo trip but usually a whole family affair.  Think of when you've taken road trips with your family or really anyone, there's no personal space!  How someone chews becomes the most annoying thing that we can at least put head phones on to drown it out, but they couldn't back then.  Yet when those times of unity happened it was the sweetest moment and thus the psalmist shouts with joy how good and how pleasant it is.  This is something we should strive for as a reminder of who we live with, especially among believers as they are our brothers and sisters.  How can you strive for living in unity with those around you?  What do you need to let go of to make that happen in certain areas or with certain people?