PROMPT FOR THE COMMENTS: Today, think about an ‘enemy’ you have. As you hold them in your thoughts, type in the chat this simple phrase: “I bless you.”
We can afford to be vulnerable and more concerned about the good of the “other” since God is He who is concerned for us and because of Him, we, in the end, are invulnerable. Great reminder! To those in my life who seem to want what is not good for me: “I bless you.” Father, help my heart be transformed to where that “blessing” is more natural and less effort.
“ I bless you “ What a freeing feeling to bless our enemies. I finally understand what God means when he tells us to do that and why. What beautiful teaching John, thank you.
I bless you ____. It's so hard to say for those deep wounds of hurt and rejection. But so very freeing. Praying for your enemies, even the simple words, bless you, sets the captives free. You open the door of your own prison cell and allow God's love to fill the space hate filled before. Thank you, John, for simplifying those words of freedom.
You managed to talk about Love on Valentines without mentioning. Instead, a lot of little ass talk!!:):) So good again! I wrestle with ruminating. The “pearl prayer” is so helpful. I can be vulnerable because ultimately I am invulnerable.
Sometimes I wonder if this includes persons in politics? It can be difficult to separate the person from the political stand, but I’m working on it with God’s acceptance of the imperfect me. Our country is so divided and I want to be a small part of healing. Listening. God Help me/us to be God’s family. I’m a very small part but I can love my neighbors.
I am blessed for I cannot bring to mind an enemy. I have many people that daily disappoint me! I Bless you... all men and women in our nation's government. Come together, let's work as a team. Let's make this nation one nation under God!
Of course, this is not the first time I have heard "pray for your enemies." But this is the first time I have heard what to pray. When you pray for someone who has hurt you, it is easy to make the prayer about you. Please help so and so see how they hurt me, and lead them to apologize to me, LOL. But no. That is not what it means. Such a simple prayer is what we are to pray. Just pray blessings on them. Thank you, John!
Thanks John for this study of the Sermon on the Mount. We tend (no, I tend) to make things way harder than they need to be. Thanks for helping us all to slow down and take a look at how we are living within the kingdom. I look forward to each new teaching.
I dont understand how one scorns the shame, I've done a lot that I feel ashamed of, and I've been shamed by others and circumstances, how and when do I scorn the shame?
good morning ☀️ yes, God bless them, God change me is my golden rule and has helped me so often. Seeking Him where I know I can’t is so much easier as He stops me from thinking the “ugalies” from dominating my heart. Oh, how I struggle…judgy 😮 🙏🏻💕🍃
PROMPT FOR THE COMMENTS:
Today, think about an ‘enemy’ you have. As you hold them in your thoughts, type in the chat this simple phrase: “I bless you.”
I bless you.
I bless you. Decisively not glibly.
I bless you
I Bless You
lol!!! I love that! I’m laughing while I’m crying …” I will set your a** free! 🎉”
Sarah!!!! When I heard that I stomped for JOY!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!
What depth❣️❣️
The best thoughts on what is meant by Jesus words “Be Ye Perfect…”
How I value John’s explanation! Wisdom!
Saying a pearl prayer for that one who comes to mind~‘I bless you dear one.. I pray for your wellbeing.’
We can afford to be vulnerable and more concerned about the good of the “other” since God is He who is concerned for us and because of Him, we, in the end, are invulnerable. Great reminder!
To those in my life who seem to want what is not good for me: “I bless you.”
Father, help my heart be transformed to where that “blessing” is more natural and less effort.
“ I bless you “ What a freeing feeling to bless our enemies. I finally understand what God means when he tells us to do that and why. What beautiful teaching John, thank you.
This not only motivated me to make this a “perfect” day, it made it seem attainable. I will never read those words the same again.
Taking individual responsibility can lead to good character, then it takes integrity and courage to become vulnerable enough to love an enemy.
I bless you ____. It's so hard to say for those deep wounds of hurt and rejection. But so very freeing. Praying for your enemies, even the simple words, bless you, sets the captives free. You open the door of your own prison cell and allow God's love to fill the space hate filled before. Thank you, John, for simplifying those words of freedom.
You managed to talk about Love on Valentines without mentioning.
Instead, a lot of little ass talk!!:):)
So good again!
I wrestle with ruminating. The “pearl prayer” is so helpful. I can be vulnerable because ultimately I am invulnerable.
Sometimes I wonder if this includes persons in politics? It can be difficult to separate the person from the political stand, but I’m working on it with God’s acceptance of the imperfect me. Our country is so divided and I want to be a small part of healing. Listening. God Help me/us to be God’s family. I’m a very small part but I can love my neighbors.
I have a pearl in the making in my life. Lord remind me of this daily.
I bless you. Praying for those people who bring challenge to my life, that they would know God's goodness and blessings.
I bless you and pray for you everyday.
Wonderful how much you can teach in this short clip. Thank you.
Love "Pearl Prayers". Prsies to GOD & please, God bless us eveyone!
“I Bless you all”
Thank you for the explanation on what Jesus meant to “Be Perfect”
I’m so grateful for your shedding light on these chapters in Matthew. Some parts of them have been hard for me to interpret and know how to implement.
Excellent! 😂 🐴
I bless you🙏🏻🕊
Truth
I bless you
I am blessed for I cannot bring to mind an enemy. I have many people that daily disappoint me! I Bless you... all men and women in our nation's government. Come together, let's work as a team. Let's make this nation one nation under God!
Of course, this is not the first time I have heard "pray for your enemies." But this is the first time I have heard what to pray. When you pray for someone who has hurt you, it is easy to make the prayer about you. Please help so and so see how they hurt me, and lead them to apologize to me, LOL. But no. That is not what it means. Such a simple prayer is what we are to pray. Just pray blessings on them. Thank you, John!
Pearl prayers, yes. I bless you.
I bless you _____. I find it hardest to bless someone who has hurt someone I love and care about
I bless you.
I bless you ...Lord change my attitude
I bless you.
The Devo was such a blessing to me…
Sooooooo good❤🙏🏼
I bless you - fears
I bless you ______.
Such a great message!
I bless you _____ 🙏🏻
I bless you. A simple prayer to speak but not necessarily to say for our enemies.
awesome
Thanks John for this study of the Sermon on the Mount. We tend (no, I tend) to make things way harder than they need to be. Thanks for helping us all to slow down and take a look at how we are living within the kingdom. I look forward to each new teaching.
I dont understand how one scorns the shame, I've done a lot that I feel ashamed of, and I've been shamed by others and circumstances, how and when do I scorn the shame?
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Love this❤
Back up the truck, pick up some good truth
good morning ☀️ yes, God bless them, God change me is my golden rule and has helped me so often.
Seeking Him where I know I can’t is so much easier as He stops me from thinking the “ugalies” from dominating my heart. Oh, how I struggle…judgy 😮
🙏🏻💕🍃
I bless you
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I bless you, .