March 25, 2008
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. Proverbs 25:21-22
Lord, give me a genuine love for others … especially those who are difficult. I have such a hard time dealing with people who are clingy or needy. And I tend to just ignore those who don’t like me … but You have called me to something higher – to serve them and to love them.
It’s not enough to avoid my enemies … I’m called to engage them with Your love.
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I love this quote from Bishop Whipple, known as “The Apostle of the Indians” ~
For the last thirty years, I have looked for the face of Christ in the people with whom I have disagreed.
What a challenge!! And one I am learning to embrace.
What does loving your enemies look like in your life?
Living in the construction zone,
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