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Bless And Curse Not

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Good morning

Scripture reading: St. Luke 6:27-28

Worship song: The Jesus Way

 


Meditation:

    Jesus emphasizes four crucial principles in his teaching: love, prayer, blessing others, and doing good. Among the most profound teachings of Jesus is the call to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, bless the ones who curse us, and pray for those who despitefully use us. It is essential that as children of God, we conform to God's teachings. His teachings are geared to edify us and help us establish a relationship with him that demonstrates love for one another. Jesus is reminding us that not everyone will love us, bless us, and do good unto us. 

    Nevertheless, despite our affliction at the hands of our enemies, we should show love, bless, pray, and do good unto them. Instead of retaliating against those who harm us, we are called to show love, compassion, and kindness to them. We must hold no grudge or resentment against those who have wronged us. Loving and forgiving our enemies and those who despitefully use us is only possible if the love of God is embedded within us. If you find it difficult to bless someone who cursed you or do good for someone who has despitefully used you, take it to the Lord in prayer.

Let us pray:

    Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that in our own strength, it is impossible to love our enemies, bless them who curse us, do good to them who hate us, and pray for those who persecute and despitefully use us. We earnestly beseech you, Lord, to let the fire of the Holy Spirit destroy the power of the flesh. Forgive us, Lord, for any resentment or anger we may have held in our hearts against those who harm us. Help us, Lord God, to forgive our enemies and see them as those in need of your redeeming blood. Create within us, O God, a clean heart, and help us to love as you loved us in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Have a lovely day. 💕🙏

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