March 6
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. – Luke 6:28 (NLT)
PRAYER FOR THE UNLOVABLE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Oh Lord, I ask your forgiveness for those who have wronged me
Keep me focused on your commands so I will always be free
Bless all those who have been hurt by unlovable persons
Show them your unconditional love which is beyond human reason.
Forgive them for they are deeply hurting inside
Show and expose to them that the enemy had lied
Melt their hardened hearts so they can return to you
Rebuke them and have their minds renewed.
The hardest thing to do is to pray for someone who has hurt, betrayed or abused us. Almost thirty years ago, I had this thought inside me to try to pray for the enemy. I didn’t know then that it was the Spirit of God who was prodding me to do so. I was astounded by the results of such prayer for these hardened hearted people. It was a miracle. Even their demeanor towards me changed without me confronting them. It was God who confronted them for me. What an amazing way to counter oppression.
The bible tells us to pursue peace and to forgive. When you are being cursed and hurt by someone, the only way to follow God’s command is to keep your peace and to forgive. Bless them by praying for them.
PRAYER
Lord, bless those who are hurting inside.
REFLECTION
Why do you think hurt people hurt others?
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