Monday, April 17, 2017

I am to love those who hate me


I don’t want to do this,
I rebel, I make excused
I promise to love, but
with my fingers crossed
but that isn’t good enough
that isn’t close to what Christ said
we received a commandment
with no exception
no out clause, no margins
we are to love as Christ loved,
as Christ loves us still
while we yet sin against Him
while we spit cursed at God
we are to love everyone
we are to love those who hate us
who seek to do us harm
for that is Christ’s example
that is how Christ loved
I am to love those who hate me
who spit out insults, curses
who seek to harm me
I am to love everyone
if I am to be his disciple

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edited April 17, 2017
I am to love those who hate me

edited  April 17, 2017
we are to love as Christ loves
April 17, 2017
love as Christ loves
April 17, 2017
love those who hate you
April 17, 2017
love that leaves a mark
April 17, 2017
love that hurts
April 17, 2017
that kind of love
April 17, 2017
help me to love
April 13, 2017
costly love
April 13, 2017
the sign of our discipleship
John 13:1-17, John 13:31b-35
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Not What We Expected”
April 10, 2017 t0 April 16, 2017
Holy Week
by Emily Anderson
devotion for April 13, 2017
Maundy Thursday
read April 13, 2017
&
April 17, 2017
like flint
April 12, 2017
you are our help
April 12, 2017
place our trust in you
April 12, 2017
Give u strength
April 12, 2017
the power in his choice
April 12, 2017
this terrible and holy week
Isaiah 50:4-9a
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Not What We Expected”
April 10, 2017 t0 April 16, 2017
Holy Week
by Emily Anderson
devotion for April 12, 2017
read April 12, 2017
&
April 11, 2017
foolishness to them
April 11, 2017
infinite power
April 11, 2017
subversive power
April 11, 2017
a crucified savior
April 11, 2017
a god willing to suffer
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Not What We Expected”
April 10, 2017 t0 April 16, 2017
Holy Week
by Emily Anderson
devotion for April 11, 2017
read April 11, 2017
&
April 11, 2017
the air alive
April 11, 2017
the room filled
April 10, 2017
reckless
April 10, 2017
pouring out her love
April 10, 2017
a story of grace
John 12:1-11
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Not What We Expected”
April 10, 2017 t0 April 16, 2017
Holy Week
by Emily Anderson
devotion for April 10, 2017
read April 10, 2017

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