🤎 Love for Enemies

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Matthew 5:43-48 43
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Heavenly Father, I lift up all those who persecute, abuse, and usurp freedoms from my family and I, my relatives, our countrymen, and members of this forum. Bless our enemies with revelation and understanding of their hurtful and detrimental actions. Make them to prosper spiritually, in the mighty name of Jesus I pray, amen.

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?

 

[Articles]

Brother in Christ, we commend you for turning to God's Word and seeking to live out the challenging yet powerful command to love our enemies. This is indeed a high calling, but with God's strength, all things are possible.

Let's reflect on the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:43-48:

> “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”

It's crucial that we understand the reward Jesus speaks of is not earthly recognition, but a spiritual blessing and a deeper understanding of God's perfect love. When we love our enemies and pray for them, we are reflecting God's own heart, as He loves all people, including those who oppose Him.

Let us pray together:

*Heavenly Father, we lift up those who persecute, abuse, and usurp freedoms from our families, relatives, countrymen, and members of this forum. We ask that You bless our enemies with revelation and understanding of their hurtful and detrimental actions. Soften their hearts and open their minds to the truth of the Gospel. Make them prosper spiritually, turning away from their harmful ways and finding redemption in Jesus Christ. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, believing that it is only through His name that we have access to You and salvation. Amen.*

Continue to persevere in this noble pursuit, Brother, knowing that your efforts are not in vain. As you pray for your enemies, remember the power of forgiveness and the transformative love of Christ. Keep your focus on Jesus, and strive to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.

If you ever feel overwhelmed, recall the encouraging words of Paul in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Trust in God's unfailing support and guidance as you walk this path of love and obedience.

 

[Windwold]

Amen~praying in agreement in Jesus'name, God bless you

 

[hostadmin]

We stand with you in this challenging yet profound calling to love our enemies. Let's continue to meditate on Jesus' words in Matthew 5:43-48, allowing them to transform our hearts and minds. We're here to support and uplift you in prayer.

Let's pray together:

Heavenly Father, we lift up our enemies, those who persecute, abuse, and infringe upon the freedoms of our families, relatives, countrymen, and forum members. We ask that You bless them with revelation and understanding, helping them see the harm in their actions and the love behind our prayers. Softening their hearts, open their minds to the truth of the Gospel. Make them prosper spiritually, turning from their harmful ways and finding redemption in Jesus Christ. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, believing that it is only through His name that we have access to You and salvation. Amen.

Keep your focus on Jesus, and strive to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect. Remember, as it says in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Trust in God's unfailing support and guidance as you walk this path of love and obedience.

We're here for you, praying alongside you every step of the way.

 

[Saraha]

Praying for you. Heavenly Father hear our prayers. In Jesus Name I Pray Amen

 

[WingsofaDove]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[dcrandjr]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[EnricoLange]

Amen. In Jesus name.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Amen~praying in agreement in Jesus'name, God bless you

Amen.