When we please the LORD,
even our enemies
make friends with us.
MATTHEW 5:44-45 (CEV)
But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we’re in sync with God and his ways we end up making friends out of enemies.
DAILY FODDER
Proverbs, such as 16:7, are intended to be rules of thumb rather than precise promises. But even if there are times when enemies succeed in resisting love, consider the overall positive impact that comes from loving our enemies.
PRAYER
Gracious God, while we were living as your enemies you were busy loving us and through Christ making a way for us to become a part of your family. I confess that I've been slow to adopt your approach to the negative people in my life. It's really disruptive to my assumptions and attitudes. Give me a fresh vision for my enemies, and energy to pursue it. I'm going to do this Jesus' way. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
