Dear God,
If we are wise, we will learn to guard our mouths and not to say things that we shall later regret. Even when we are right about certain situations, we can have a wrong attitude that will cause discord with people. If we truly want to be a servant of the Lord, we must not get into strife with others, but be gentle to all men. God will help us to do this if we ask Him for His goodness to flow through us.
2 Timothy 2:24-25:
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.
If we try to vindicate ourselves or ender evil for evil, thereby executing vengeance against someone, this is displeasing to the Lord. He tells us that vengeance belongs to Him and He will repay. He knows how to deal with every person in a fair and just manner so we can trust Him to take care of anyone who has wronged us.
Romans 12:19-21:
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome with good.
Good morning. Pray everyday.
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Prayer for the Day
Dear Heavenly Father, I do want to be a person who is not easily offended and also one who trusts You to deal with those who would seek to do evil against me. I know that I cannot do this within myself, so I am asking You to fill me with the Spirit so that I can honestly love my enemies and do good to them. I know this kind of love only comes from You. Lord, forgive those who plot evil against me and say evil things about me. Open their eyes to the truth. Give me the grace and patience to allow You to deal with them, as I truly want to overcome evil with good. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen,
Sister Gee
