LOVE THEM ANYWAY

Romans 12:9-16
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

A Living Sacrifice to God

9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!


Have you ever awaken with a hunger for a word from God? I did this morning and God (as is His character) was faithful. I need this passage of scripture this morning.

God says when they persecute you … love them anyway.

When they curse you … love them anyway.

The convicting part is when He says don’t pretend … really love them.

Thank you God … I really needed this!

PRAYER REQUEST: (1) My brother’s surgery is this morning. It should start within the hour. Please pray for a successful surgery, clean post operative test results and his full recovery.
(2) Please pray for Gay Logan. Her husband, Jim, reports that she had cervical neck surgery last week for a ruptured disk. They also tested her for MS which came back negative – praise God. She faces extensive physical therapy to restore her normal walking capability.