Awhile back I received a negative message, attacking my family. My lioness instincts began to arise and I was ready to send back a quick, negative reply. But I decided, like I do with my daughter - I will not reward bad behavior. So I deleted the message. Then I heard this in my spirit...
Pray for your enemies.
I sighed and said, ok. So I said "Lord, please bring your peace to this person and draw near to them."
Everytime the negative message comes to mind, I respond back with the same prayer. Sometimes it's several times a day. Sometimes it's none. But just like an automatic tennis ball machine...I keep whacking each one back. With a prayer.
It's been working great. I receive instant peace. (Even if I have to do it several times a day). And, like my preacher says "hurt people hurt people". So I'm sure these prayers are going up for someone who really needs them. And who knows, I may be the only one in their life actively praying for them, right now, in this season.
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