“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” (Proverbs 10:12 ESV)
“If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:32-36 ESV)
What strife are you experiencing in life? How may love—namely, the love of Jesus given to you and found in your heart—cover the offenses you are either experiencing and/or dishing out to another?
How may you love with no strings attached, expecting nothing in return? How is God calling you to be merciful as Your Father is merciful to you?
How may all of these questions impact your prayer life today and the days to come?
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