Heavenly Father, I understand that in part You mean to use our hopeful response to suffering, to provoke the world to see Your power in us, but I confess this isn't always easy to surrender to. To live in unity together with all believers, refusing to seek revenge as many within the body have not refrained their tongues from evil or kept their lips from speaking deceit. May we choose this day to cling to You and righteousness not pursing evil in any shape or form. So, by Your Holy Spirit may we live peaceably with all men as much as depends on us. With the understanding we do not have control over many things in this life, but we can control the way we respond to it. Thank You for the wisdom and discernment to know the difference. May we always remember day by day to turn away from evil and do good, seeking peace and even pursuing it. May it convict and comfort us that Your eyes Lord is on the righteous and be thankful that Your ears are open to our prayers. We pray this day for our enemies to repent as we tremble knowing Your face is against those who do evil. We take no pleasure like You our merciful Father in the death of the wicked, but rather hope that they turn from their ways and live. We pray for an outpouring of Your Holy Spirit in the dark places around the world, crying out "TURN! Turn from your evil ways, come to Jesus and live forever!" Amen.
Psalm 37:37, Romans 12:18, 1 Peter 3:10-12 and Ezekiel 33:11-12
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