"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." -John 6:27-28 (NASB)
Watching the news may evoke strong emotions of sadness, fear, anger, or even hate. There are people that do horrible things. We may consider these people to be our enemies or at least enemies of our beliefs. Even though anger can be natural and justified, we are called to love and not hate. We cannot heal and help others to heal until we replace hatred with love!
When we know God, we know His love. God loves us even when we are sinners. God wants us to show this same love to others. That doesn't mean we should accept the evil that others do, but it means that we should try to change and overcome the evil in the world with the love of God. If we show each other God's forgiving and unending love, we can overcome our differences and the fear and hate that come with them. We can be united in an everlasting love that covers all sin and can redeem even those that the rest of the world may cast off as lost.
When feeling hatred, remember to turn to God's love and spread His love rather than your hatred.
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me no matter what. Please forgive my sin, remove any hatred that dwells within me, and help me to spread Your love to everyone. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
When we know God, we know His love. God loves us even when we are sinners. God wants us to show this same love to others. That doesn't mean we should accept the evil that others do, but it means that we should try to change and overcome the evil in the world with the love of God. If we show each other God's forgiving and unending love, we can overcome our differences and the fear and hate that come with them. We can be united in an everlasting love that covers all sin and can redeem even those that the rest of the world may cast off as lost.
When feeling hatred, remember to turn to God's love and spread His love rather than your hatred.
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me no matter what. Please forgive my sin, remove any hatred that dwells within me, and help me to spread Your love to everyone. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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