Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Who doesn’t love to preach forgiveness, yet struggles with those long held grudges? Who doesn’t desire humility yet struggles with all the injustices that injure their pride? Who labors to pray for everyone yet secretly delights when their antagonist falls? Lord help us! We are deeply human, and greatly in need of God’s grace!
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all. If possible, on your part, live at peace with all. Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:17-19
All justice is God’s. He needs us to be reflections of Him, shining hope, love, and light in this darkened world, and frequently into our dimly lit homes as well.
What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5
Heavenly Father, help us to let go of anger and those long held grudges and resentments that have no effect on those who have wounded us, but only shackle us in a pitiful, darkened cell of our own making. We trust in your justice and mercy, and vow to release all that has imprisoned us so that your grace and light may fill that void. Pour compassion, humility, and love into our hearts, and lend us your calm and assuring voice so that we may bring hope not only to the masses, but to our families as well.
Wait eagerly for the LORD, and keep his way; He will raise you up to inherit the earth; you will see when the wicked are cut off. Psalm 37:34
Truly, the LORD is waiting to be gracious to you, truly, he shall rise to show you mercy; For the LORD is a God of justice: happy are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Shine a light in the darkness. Pass it on!
