daily prayer

Good morning! How are we faithing this fine day? Something that Jesus taught and we should work at achieving; seeing the heart and not be turned off or dismiss someone due to outward appearances. People that are abrasive, loud and obnoxious, filthy and rude are not necessarily lost causes. We have no right to dismiss these people from a kind word or a prayer because we might be offended. Jesus was one who looked to the heart and understood that life sometimes tosses blows to people and reactions and appearances may be misleading. Someone who grew up around cussing or temper tantrums or abuse may outwardly exhibit these same actions. Are they bad? Are we suppose to correct or shun them? They are not any worse than we were before we found Jesus. Correction in due time but we can't expect unsaved people to act saved. Jesus told us to preach the gospel to the world and as we've discussed before, our lives and how we live is a witness to that love. Look at the whole picture when you encounter people that do these things. Safety of course but you must watch and listen to the message you are receiving when you meet these people. They may be crying out and not know how. They may be hurting so bad that a defensive posture is all they know how to act. Our continence and our genuine concern for others will get through. A quick prayer for calm assurance goes a long way. We are taught how to react every time we encounter the different personality types if we seek the heart and desire to be that ray of hope. Jesus dealt with the dregs of society and the affluent. He remained the same towards both.

Luke 6:27-31
"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
NIV

Luke 6:37-38
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
NIV

Attitude. Look beyond the outward appearance. Love the person and hate the sin and have Jesus like compassion on others like Jesus does for you. Some people we have trouble and even plain can't deal with, for those, pray more! Pray that someone who can deal with them, comes quick to share God's love! Everyone needs Jesus! Jesus is there for everyone! We need to not forget that.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace and love. Thank you for showing the hearts of others. Lord teach us to see the heart and to be quick to pray for others. Lord we desire to serve and to see you. Lord protect those who deal with calamity in this world. Lord grant your peace that we can't even understand. in Jesus name, Amen