-/\/\----------------------------------------------------------------- \ / TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT -- http://www.heartlight.org/ --\/------------------------------------------------------------------ May 2, 2005 VERSE: Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. -- Proverbs 10:12 http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Proverbs+10:12 THOUGHT: Our worst tendencies want to repay evil with evil, spite for spite, pettiness with pettiness, and hatred with hatred. God has always wanted his people to be the redemptive influence in their world, society, and relationships. Paul reminded the Christians in Rome to "not repay evil with evil." (Rom. 12:17) Here, God's wise man teaches us a similar truth. Love removes the teeth out of difficult situations, while hatred only turns up the flames of bitterness and hate. We're called to be a different kind of people that leave the world a different place. It isn't always easy, but it is always powerful. PRAYER: Father, I confess that when I'm wronged it makes me angry and I'm tempted to strike back in kind. Please, remove the baser side of my character through the cleansing and redeeming influence of your Holy Spirit and the love your Spirit inspires. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/todaysverse.cgi?day=20050502 Today's Verse is also available in: PORTUGUESE - http://www.iluminalma.com.br/dph/4/0502.html SPANISH - http://www.laluzdelalma.com/vdh/4/0502.html /--- Sponsor a Child with Compassion -----------------------\ For less than a dollar a day, you can make a powerful difference in the life of a needy child. Click on the following link to learn more about sponsoring a child through Compassion! \- http://ads.heartlight.org/serve.cgi?req=am_track&go=22 --/ =========================== FEATURED PRODUCT ========================= A VIOLENT GRACE, by Michael Card The author probes the depths of the horrific price paid for our redemption. http://shopping.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/link?7 Find more great books, CDs and videos at the Heartlight store! With each purchase you make, you're helping to support Heartlight's ministry. Thanks SO MUCH for your help!