MICAH 5:5 (NLT)
And he will be the source of peace.
1 PETER 3:9 (CEV)
Do not do wrong to repay a wrong, and do not insult to repay an insult. But repay with a blessing, because you yourselves were called to do this so that you might receive a blessing.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We foster peace by repaying evil with good.
DAILY FODDER
What if someone fails to respond to your blessing? Should you change strategies or keep it up until you're dead?
PRAYER
Lord, you've called us to partner with you in the peacemaking business. Forgive me for overriding your business plan. It's just so hard to continuously respond to evil with good. Spare me from fatigue and trauma. Empower me through your indwelling Spirit to dispense blessings to my enemies. I see how Jesus did that even up on the cross. I want to imitate him in my circumstances. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
