Hurting People Hurt People

 

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.Romans 12:19 NIV Bible Gateway

Have you ever had a former friend say they no longer want or need you as a friend? I have and ouch. Anyway give thanks for friends you do have and be careful to not be blindsided by erratic behavior that backfires and blames you as the instigator.

Spiritual warfare is at the heart of all discontent, anger, bitterness, fighting, confusion, and so forth. The late comedian Flip Wilson used to laughingly say “The Devil made me do it” and in fact that big joke was partially correct.

Your enemy is not flesh and blood not saying you don’t have some part by not thinking before you speak or text but the enemy really causing division ultimately is Satan trying to bring discord and division. Ephesians 6:12 says “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Whatever you are dealing with give thanks for the blessing of friends and family and pray for your enemies don’t hate them.

PRAYER: Today Lord I want my light to shine and I want to glorify you in all I say and do. Help me not lash out when someone hurts me but be still. In Jesus’ name. Amen.