But I say to
you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those
who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and
persecute you.
Matthew 5:44
It is no easy
thing to forgive those who have hurt us, much less love them.
Sometimes it seems like an impossible task. Our thirst for revenge
fuels our anger, and will lead us down a lonely and bitter road,
that is easier to get to than to return from. God loves all of His
creation. God's love isn't something we earn it just is. He loved us
before we loved Him, before we knew Him. He loved us at our worst.
His love and mercy have been extended toward us, and we have
received it freely. Just as freely, we must let go of our anger, and
allow the Holy Spirit to tend to His business of dealing with their
hearts, and we must continue to love. God will heal and restore our
hearts and lives. Love never fails.
Prayer
Lord forgive
us for holding on to anger and allowing it to make our hearts
bitter. We choose to let go of the anger and resentment, and place
it in your hands. Let us do good to all, regardless of circumstance,
not looking for anything in return. Take us beyond our natural
tendencies for revenge, and fill our hearts with your unconditional
perfect love. Holy Spirit minister to our hearts today. Amen.
