Monday, October 9, 2017

Teach Me to Overcome Evil with Good



Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.



—Romans 12:21 (NIV)



Heavenly Father,



Let me never be overcome by the evil that surrounds me, but teach me to overcome that evil with good!



When I feel overwhelmed by the evil that is evident all around me, remind me of the power of Christ’s love which has delivered me out of the enemy’s hand and help me to enforce his defeat in my life—as You lead me to do the next good and right thing which You have placed before me—so that others will see Your glory and be drawn to You.



Remind me that good will always win over evil in the end, and help me to rest in the wonderful hope that, if I remain surrendered to Your will, You will set all things right—every hurt, every offense, every injustice—according to the perfect timing of the working of Your plan, in order that You will receive the most glory.



Help me not be moved by how others act—understanding that other people are broken, just as I am broken, and in need of the healing and wholeness that can only be found in our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Help me to see that they are not really operating out of their hate, but are operating out of their hurt—and help me respond to that hurt with the compassionate love of Christ.



Let me never be overcome by the evil that surrounds me, but teach me to overcome that evil with good!



In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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