Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Rom. 12:19 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice. Prov. 24:17 Dear heavenly Father, I relish [...]
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A Prayer for Acknowledging and Dealing with Hatred
November 19, 2012 – 5:06 am
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. 1 John 3:14-15 Merciful Father, there are a [...]
A Prayer for Thicker Skin and a Bigger Heart
October 13, 2012 – 2:37 am
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is mine, I will [...]
A Prayer about the Destructive, Wasted Energy of Resentment
June 27, 2012 – 4:06 am
The godless in heart harbor resentment. Job 36:13 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph. 4:31-32 Dear heavenly Father, whether it’s the annoying fly interrupting [...]
A Prayer about Revoking, Not Relishing Revenge
May 26, 2012 – 6:06 am
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Rom. 12:19 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice. Prov. 24:17 Merciful [...]
A Prayer for Times When We Don’t Want to Forgive
August 10, 2011 – 5:07 am
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph. 4:31-32 Dear Lord Jesus, there’s not a single day I don’t need you, but there are some moments which underscore just [...]
A Prayer for Friends Struggling with Evil and God’s Goodness
June 22, 2011 – 6:07 am
And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. Luke 18:7 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: [...]
A Prayer About Not Relishing Revenge
May 25, 2010 – 5:04 am
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice. Proverbs 24:17 Dear heavenly Father, I relish [...]
