My Prayer Time This Morning (as God is Teaching me to LOVE my Enemies)

God impressed upon me this morning as I prayed that insults are not about me, when I have done nothing wrong but only told someone the truth about Jesus. This is not about me. I had felt rejection from someone this morning, as if this person had no respect for me. I got down on my knees and God changed my heart. Who cares about my own rejection? God does, and He will handle it. I was reminded that Jesus was rejected far more than I will ever be, and He was far more worthy of praise than I will ever be. He "humbled Himself," and I can sure humble myself for His sake.

Without love we are nothing. I was reminded the Bible says to bless those who curse us and pray for our enemies. I believe that there will be no greater lesson for me to ever learn as a Christian. Nothing I know about God will ever be more powerful than such supernatural love from God living in me for others, especially when they don't appreciate such kindness.

Christians are called to be "longsuffering"--we are called to suffer for a long time on another's behalf. What other spirit can produce such kindness other than the Holy Spirit? I know of none. So, insults are not about me, and my life does not have to be "appreciated", as long as people can see Jesus through me, even if they don't like Him.