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Tag Archives: Matthew 5:44
Morning Prayer: Bless My Enemies
Good morning, Lord. Unlike St. Patrick, I’ve never been stolen away and forced into slavery. Like Patrick, I’ve had people do me wrong. Let me follow his example and be quick to forgive those who made me feel unsafe, disrespected … Continue reading
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Remember St. Patrick
We celebrate St. Patrick with parades and green beer. Doesn’t seem right. Long ago (fifth century), 16-year-old Patrick was captured by raiders and taken from his British homeland to serve as a slave in Ireland. He later … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
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Morning Prayer: Praying for Others
Good morning, Lord. You tell us to “pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). You know, O God, that I avoid praying for certain people, the folks who annoy me, the ones who can push my buttons with a … Continue reading
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Pray for Love
Matthew 5:44 (ERV) Love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly. OK, I can pray for my enemies. But when I do, I must also pray for myself — because loving them doesn’t come easily!
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Difficult Prayers
Some prayers don’t come easily. Think of someone you don’t like: Your grumpy neighbor The politician you despise The coworker who did you wrong The guy who bullied you back in middle school Now, imagine that person … Continue reading
Good Instead of Harm
Matthew 5:44 (AMP) But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Do things God’s way. It’s good for your enemy, good for you. … Continue reading
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Tagged love your enemies, Matthew 5:44, Maximus the Confessor
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Online Shelter
On the internet, a troll’s posts are meant to offend. The goal: to spark anger and start arguments. What’s a Christian to do? Look to Christianity Today and Crosswalk for wise and memorable advice: “Thou shalt not feed … Continue reading
Posted in Safe Shelter
Tagged Christianity Today, Crosswalk, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 26:4, Romans 12:18, Safe Shelter, trolls
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Bless Those Who Call You Names
So much unpleasant disagreement in our world . . . devolving to name-calling on all sides. Matthew 5:44 (KJV) Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you. No more put-downs. … Continue reading
Wishful News
Jesus was clear: Matthew 5:44 (NIV) Love your enemies. We miss the mark when we gleefully read and share fake news because we hope it’s true. God calls us to want his best for our enemies. Who is … Continue reading