Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.1 Peter 3:9
I love watching cowboy movies on the GRIT channel and am always thankful I was born when I was and not at the start of the frontier. Seems to be common to have saloon brawls and if it stops before someone dies, the losing folks seek revenge. What good does getting back at another prove?
In our modern times seems like getting back at someone is in the form of lawsuits.
Or revenge could be a cold shoulder, shutting someone out of your life, or calling you hurtful names. Worse yet would be divorce as it is the revenge that tears families apart. If only there was true forgiveness. What good does fighting and proving your point do but to cause division on a massive scale?
If you have been through any of this God offers grace and mercy. Be kind. Don’t hate. Pray for your enemies. It takes two to tango so the saying goes but ask God to strengthen you and give you peace in your heart and take away bitterness and hate.
PRAYER: Today Lord I seek to be in the center of your will. I pray for any one who has been hurt by revenge to forgive. Guide me to show love and kindness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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