You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. ~ Matthew 5:43-44
This is something that, in my experiences, has been hard to do.
Love someone that has done wrong to me or a loved one?
Pray for them?
What?!
But, Christ makes it clear that this is what He wants from us; what He expects of us.
My prayer is to accomplish that which He asks of me!
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:21
Such a good and gentle reminder my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour photo is gorgeous, your scripture verse, sometimes a challenge. Here is to knowing God will give us the strength to obey.
ReplyDeleteHappy WFW!
What a beautiful image! Thank you for a great post. Happy WFW!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how much I needed this reminder today. When someone hurts me, it becomes really difficult to pray for them. I can forgive, but I have the hardest time forgetting. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful reminder!
ReplyDeleteHappy WFW!
Creative picture! Great accompanying verse.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Praying blessings over my 'enemies' is one of the hardest yet most fulfilling things to do!
ReplyDeleteGreat post--I like the pic.
ReplyDeleteI'm adding myself as your newest follower and I hope you'll check out my blog as well!
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Just found your blog by searching Google Images for "Love your enemies." Love your photo and hope you don't mind that I used it! (I gave you credit.) I look forward to reading more here! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you're interested, my "love your enemies" post is at http://meetinggodinmemphis.blogspot.com/2011/08/not-so-funny-thing-happened.html
Have a blessed day!