Love for Enemies
"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
I'm reminded that I need to love my enemies. Given what I've been going through this week, does it really mean what I think it is? How can I do that was the first question that came to my mind. Than I'm reminded of my mum!
Mummy was a forgiving woman who loved me unconditionally and would give up her life for me if she had to. She gave me everything within her means and would even keep her marriage going even when she knew what was happening. She did it all for me and most importantly because she loves the Lord with all her heart, mind and soul!
Thank you mum for the reminder even though you are not physically with me, your love and words for me still linger on. Even when I'm writing this post, my eyes are filled with tears when I think of mum.
Forgive I will and I will move on with my mind. Love my enemies I will and move on too with my life from there! Amen!
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