Jesus said: “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:44-45). Yup, that’s a very difficult thing to do, especially when you’ve been wronged in some way. Lately I’ve noticed how our society disagrees with Jesus' words. When someone wrongs you it … Continue reading Not determined by the enemy
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Knocking on a locked door, knuckles bleeding
Yesterday I encouraged you to pray as a first resort—not just as a last resort. Today I want to encourage you to not give up. To be persistent in prayer. Why? Because of Jesus. In Luke 18:1-8 he tells the parable of a persistent widow. The point of the parable is to teach his disciples … Continue reading Knocking on a locked door, knuckles bleeding