Today’s thought is by Augustine
It is the function of perfection to make one know one’s imperfection.
– Augustine
Praying for myself
You ask a lot of me, God!
How can I love my enemies? Those who seek to make my life a misery? That’s simply too much to ask!
But when Jesus was on the cross he forgave those who had put him there. Can you help me to forgive others?
Is that what you mean, Lord, when you tell us to love our enemies? To have that something in our hearts that enables us to forgive, as you forgave?
I struggle with this, but I think I know what you mean – I can’t do it alone, though.
Be with me in this, for Jesus’ sake. Amen
Praying for others
So many problems in our human life, Lord, are a result of hatred. Hatred is like a canker eating deep into our very souls.
I pray, Lord, for those who are so bitter that they can’t see the good in anyone. Whose lives revolve around being difficult and finding fault in others. Help them, Lord, to understand what that does to others, as well as to themselves.
I could name a few, but you know them already.
Share your love with them, Lord,
In Jesus’ name. Amen