Not Repaying Evil for Evil

Scripture: 1 Peter 3: [9] Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Observation: I received an email from Bob at Rock of Faith it appears he is upset because I talked to Pastor Mike about a Thanksgiving Dinner. All night long I’ve been thinking of something cleaver to say to strike back. Here is a man who is trying to take care of the homeless and instead of supporting him I’m trying to seek some type of revenge. I’ve spent so much time rehearsing what I might say, instead of using that time to pray for him and the event. What a waste of time and energy.

Application: I’m here to be a blessing not a burden, as I have been most of my life. I need to reach beyond my own personal feelings and seek God’s strength and wisdom on how to serve others in his name.

Prayer: Dear Lord soften this servant’s heart and open my eyes to see what you desire me to see. Take this self-centeredness away from me and may I focus on the reason you created me. May I glorify your name in all that I do.