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Abiding in Jesus - Overflowing His Spirit

June 13, 2013

Loving the Porcupine

  When we read the scripture about loving our enemy, we might envision a deranged lunatic out to kill us. But in actuality our enemy is usually a person close to us: a boss or co-worker, a parent, an in-law, a son or daughter, a student, a friend or a spouse. This person may have consistently hurt us, or they may have hurt us only briefly. This person may have felt remorse for what they have done, or they may not have acknowledged it. These people are porcupines because whenever we get close to them, we get hurt. Enemies come in every shade and hue that it is impossible to ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Devotional, Forgiveness, God's Love, Grace, Obedience, Relationships, Sacrifice, Sin, Spiritual Growth, Suffering

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