Day 3: Pray for My Enemy?

An Army Colonel who was trained in the most sophisticated military strategies said a prayer after the attacks on 9-11 for the terrorist group that attacked us. Although military force is sometimes

necessary, he knew the best way to defeat our enemy was to make them our friends. This is what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:44. He tells us to “love our enemies and bless those who curse you, do good for those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

Prayer is a powerful resource for a Christian. In James 5:16 it says, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” This means that faithful Christians who continually pray about something can have confidence that God hears their prayers. God will grant our prayers if it is in accordance with his will.

Some things may seem too difficult, but nothing is impossible with God on your side. We can read about an example of this in Matthew 17:20. Jesus said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” All we have to do is pray and be faithful Christians, and God will take care of the rest– no matter how big the challenge.

Written by Brian Buckner, a freshman at Mt. Juliet High School

# posted by JP @ 12:01 AM on Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Comments:

Good Job!!! Brian

from: Carter

# posted by

Carter James Buckner : November 17, 2010 at 5:12 AM

I have always been told that we should pray for someone we feel has harmed us. When you are praying for someone, it is impossible to have ill feelings toward them, and that alone has made me feel better when I have been in this type of a situation.

Very nice job Brian! Thank you!

# posted by

Connie : November 21, 2010 at 7:37 PM



Day 3: Pray for My Enemy? An Army Colonel who was trained in the most sophisticated military strategies said a prayer after the attacks on 9-11 for the terrorist group that attacked us. Although military force is sometimes necessary, he knew the best way to defeat our enemy was to make them our friends. This is what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:44. He tells us to “love our enemies and bless those who curse you, do good for those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” Prayer is a powerful resource for a Christian. In James 5:16 it says, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” This means that faithful Christians who continually pray about something can have confidence that God hears their prayers. God will grant our prayers if it is in accordance with his will. Some things may seem too difficult, but nothing is impossible with God on your side. We can read about an example of this in Matthew 17:20. Jesus said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” All we have to do is pray and be faithful Christians, and God will take care of the rest– no matter how big the challenge. Written by Brian Buckner, a freshman at Mt. Juliet High School # posted by JP @ 12:01 AM on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Comments: Good Job!!! Brian from: Carter # posted by Carter James Buckner : November 17, 2010 at 5:12 AM I have always been told that we should pray for someone we feel has harmed us. When you are praying for someone, it is impossible to have ill feelings toward them, and that alone has made me feel better when I have been in this type of a situation. Very nice job Brian! Thank you! # posted by Connie : November 21, 2010 at 7:37 PM Post a Comment << Home	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37122-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM Past Archives: November 2010 December 2010

Day 3: Pray for My Enemy?

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