Luke 6:27-28 (NASB)
27 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Romans 13:1 (NASB)
1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.

Jesus taught us many things that are a complete opposite of what we might think. If we aren’t careful, we will ignore some of these scriptures that don’t feel right. Why should I pray for my enemies, I’m pretty sure that they aren’t praying for me. Then, the Holy Spirit whispers to me, what if God used that criteria to love us? What if God only loved those that first loved Him? I’d be lost for eternity.

We were given the Bible and the teachings found there to keep us from determining what is right based upon what WE might think or feel. There are plenty of examples of what people only feel and think, especially from on-line sources. When we are exposed to content on-line or even thoughts expressed by our friends, family, and neighbors, we need to filter our thoughts and responses through the lens of Holy Scripture. Do the words that bombard us from these other sources cause me to love others or does it divide?

I understand that we all are passionate about the course of our country. We may agree or disagree with the current state of things, but no matter what, it is God’s providence. God has established those in authority. And we should pray for them. Pray that God’s wisdom would influence our leader’s decisions and that they would be willing vessels of the Holy Spirit. Pray earnestly that God’s will would be done, that He would accomplish His will through them.

Father, as You rule from Your throne in heaven, I praise Your holy name. I pray fervently that Your kingdom would come to earth as it is in heaven. Give to me today, just what I need for the day, trusting that You would provide my future needs. Forgive me of my sin, as I forgive others who do evil against me. Keep temptation from my thoughts and actions and keep the evil one far from me. It is Your Kingdom and You deserve all the power and glory for eternity. Amen and Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God,