Release Your Enemies to God

            Have you had your Joy Juice today?  Give your enemy an extra serving of joy.

            When people don’t like us, don’t agree with our beliefs, talk about us behind our back,  betray us or our family members….we may see them as our “enemy”.  We all have them, though we don’t like to admit it. It’s hard to be kind to negative people, isn’t it? 

            Writer Simone Williams suggests five Godly ways to deal with our enemies:

1.      Take the matter to God. He always has a much better plan than we do!

2.      Avoid conflict if possible –As soon as we see it raising its head – walk away.

3.      Don’t hold a grudge. As hard as it is….LET IT GO!

4.      Don’t try to get back at the person. Getting even does nothing but escalate the conflict.

5.      Continue doing good to/for that person. God commands in Proverbs 25:21:”If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for you will heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord will reward you.” 

              In other words, our kindness and love will confuse him/her. At the same time, we must also remember that these very actions, as difficult as they may be, are the ones that will demonstrate the love of Christ.  

Pray for and release your enemies to God…and be prepared for a special flavor of joy.