It’s Just Not Human
Jesus speaking to his disciples said,
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…
Matthew 5:44
When enormous injustice occurs every fibre of our being cries out for retribution. When grievous hurt is directed at us, many of us wait for an opportunity for revenge. Jesus sets down a high standard for His followers. Left to ourselves we would never achieve it. We need to draw upon the transforming power of the Holy Spirit so that the love of Christ may flow through our souls.
Prayer Ideas:
For those who have done serious harm:
Almighty God of Peach and Justice, we bring before You those who abuse others. Turn their hearts away from evil and fill them with a hatred of the damage they do. We pray that You will bring them to true repentance and the changing of the way they behave.
Amen
For those who are enemies;
God of all the nations, have mercy on our broken and divided word. Place Your love and peace in the hearts of all people. We ask You to help us to confront our differences without bitterness and hatred. We ask you to give us respect and patience for those who oppose us and show us the way to reconciliation and peace.
Amen
Stephen Semenchuk