Attitude toward enemies

This week we are going to pray for our attitude towards those we perceive as our enemies. Romans 12:14-21 is packed with wisdom on this topic. Wisdom such as the following:

"bless those who persecute you"
"Do not repay anyone evil for evil"
"Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath"
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

I heard a pastor put it this way - "The best way to neutralize an enemy is to make him your friend." Yet there are some people that it is so hard to imagine showing this kind of love and forgiveness to. Take Osama Bin Laden for instance. Yet Christ died for his sins the same as yours and mine and the same salvation through grace is available to him if he chooses to accept it. It's mind boggling to me and absolutely directly opposed to my gut instinct. This is definitely something I need to pray about and perhaps you as well. Remember, "He who throws dirt, loses ground".

Have a great week and a great fast.
Your brother,
Bob