Praying behind a mower
Mowed grass all day. Because of work on the pool, I’ve neglected the grass so it is thick and difficult to push the mower through. As I worked, occasionally I prayed for a woman I really dislike.
I prayed that God would do good things for her, keep her healthy, bring her financial prosperity, and give her peace. I still don’t like her. I don’t like her even a little bit. So no warm fuzzes accompany my prayers.
I prayed for her simply because Jesus said to pray for our enemies. Sometimes, I think Christianity consists of simply doing something (or not doing something) for no other reason than Jesus said so.
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posted by John Cowart @ 5:38 AM
2 Comments:
I like this post, John. I used to beat myself up over the fact that when I prayed for my enemies, I still disliked them afterward. I thought it meant that no One was listening. I've grown up a bit since then, but it's still nice to hear you confirm my suspicions on the matter.
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