GENESIS 50:20 (CEB)
You planned something bad for me, but God produced something good from it...
Luke 6:28 (CEB)
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you.
SUMMARY
God wants you to join him in his business of flipping evil into good.
DAILY FODDER
Praying for those who mistreat you implies a measure of preemptive forgiveness.
PRAYER
Gracious God, your ways are so different from anything that happens in this world apart from you. In our "wisdom" we're so set on keeping our enemies as enemies. But you're bent on dismantling our pride motivated system. I not only need your forgivenss, which I now realize you've already given, but I need your help in getting on board with your approach. I'm going to extend the same grace that you've given to me. 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.