7.16.18 – “Often we are tempted to retaliate
when we are wronged or hurt, to give and “eye for an eye,” but there is a
better way though often more difficult response. If Jesus could forgive His
tormentors from the cross, forgive Peter’s denial and forgive our repeated
rejections of His mercy then surely we can forgive those who have wounded us.
Life is too short to waste time angry and bitter. Move on and get over it!
Don’t stay bitter, get better! Let God be your defender and you will never
lose!” S. E. Trail
My prayer for us today is for a life
filled blessing not blasting!
Romans 12:19 Dearly
beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather
give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy
hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap
coals of fire on his head. KJV
“Back in those days when corporal
punishment was permitted to teachers, a minor teacher named Miss Bings
complained to one of her superiors, Miss Manners, that she had spanked one
particular boy, Thomas, until she could spank him no more for physical fatigue.
"When you want him spanked again, send him to me," Miss Manners said.
Next morning, Thomas came into the presence of Miss Manners, displaying an air
that was downcast. The teacher regarded him with suspicion. "Did you come
from Miss Bings?" she asked sharply. "Yes, ma'am," Thomas
admitted. "I thought as much!" On the instant, she skillfully inverted the
youngster over her lap, and whacked him in a most spirited manner. This duty
done, as the wailings of the boy died away, she demanded sternly: "And now
what have you to say?" "Please, ma'am," Thomas answered
brokenly, "Miss Bings wants the scissors!"
Bible Reading Schedule for today - Proverbs
25-28
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