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Who Is My Enemy

Danica (aka Dream), a friend of mine, has started a terrific new blog about praying for our enemies. I think it’s a tremendous idea, and I really admire that she is also using the blog to record the challenges of making such a commitment. When we have friends who are that willing to actually put Jesus’ words into action, I think they deserve lots of support and encouragement. So go leave some positive comments–and if you have an enemy you want to pray for, you can get that person on the list. Only do be sensitive and maybe use a nickname or common first name.

I was contemplating who I would put on the list. Several people I currently dislike came to my mind, such as the President and people running this government, but I guess I would have to stop short of calling them my “enemies.” I see them as lost, broken people who are doing wrong things because they are sinful. And though those wrong things hurt people, I still am having a hard time seeing them as my enemies.

But I think they need prayer anyway. So, Dream, if you happen to read this, please include them on your list–at least mentally. I don’t want to pressure you to put political figures on your list on the blog unless you want to, but I do think our political leaders are in need of much prayer.

Also, I’m praying for Lionel in apartment 7, next door to us. He’s a drug dealer and pimp, and he needs Jesus. Again, I can’t quite consider him my enemy, and I believe that God is at work in his life, but he needs lots of prayer.

Thanks, Dream, for such a GREAT idea. I hope God blesses you in big ways because of your endeavor.

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Written By: Meredith Efken
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