"There is a saying, 'Love your friends and hate your enemies.' But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true sons of your Father in heaven. (Matt 5:43-45 TLB) If we are honest, most of us would respond to this admonition from Jesus with a"I Don't Want To!" Especially considering, the damage they've done and pain they've inflicted is still fresh and hurting. It is okay to acknowledge that we feel that way. In fact, we may even find it cathartic. However, when we get through with the acknowledgement, then comes the realization that it is not about our feelings, its about our faith! We may not want to do it, but we do it anyway! Why. . . .because that is what Jesus says! He knows what is best for us and we believe in Him! So remember, in spite of our feelings to the contrary,Do it anyway!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for allowing us to always be honest and open with you about our feelings. Strengthen us to rise above our feelings and stand firmly on our faith in order to do the right thing and obey you no matter what. Amen!
Prov 25:21-22. . . . If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. NIV
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