--What Does It Mean, 'God Is Love'? / 'Love Your Enemies?'

--A LIFESTYLE OF FORGIVENESS / GOD'S WAY IS LOVE!
--Ephesians 4:29-32

--Showing mercy to those who hurt us does not come naturally— it’s easier to get angry at them and remain that way. We justify our lack of forgiveness by pointing to the injustice that took place or harm that was done. But God commands us to be merciful (Luke 6:36). We who have been shown divine mercy are to practice a lifestyle of forgiveness.

So why don’t we obey? Sometimes our pride gets in the way. We are angered when treated with disrespect, passed over for a job opportunity, or ignored despite our accomplishments. At other times we get focused on other people’s refusal to change, so we withhold mercy until they improve their behavior.

An unforgiving attitude can have all sorts of unwanted consequences, including broken relationships, emotional bondage, and indifference toward the Lord. The longer we hold on to our anger, the more it will affect our fellowship, not only with other people but also with our heavenly Father. Over time, we may become bitter and hostile, which certainly doesn’t fit with our identity in Christ.

It is hard for us to pardon those who tell lies about us, treat us badly, or cause harm to our loved ones. And yet their behavior toward us is not a reason to withhold mercy.

God calls us to forgive as He forgave us—and with His help, we can do just that.~~
--IN TOUCH~

--What does the Lord mean, "Love your Enemies?"
["But I tell you who hear me; Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you."
(LUKE 6:27-31)
Some of us may be thinking, "How can I do this?" The Lord says, "Fear thou not; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen you, yea, I will help you, yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." TRUST ME! "God is faithful, by whom you were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord." (1 Corinthians 1:9)] ]// GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS / SELAH~
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