My first thought is, what kind of twisted person holds a grudge against little girls and then takes it out on them 20 years later?!? Then I realize that without God's forgiveness, grace and mercy, we could all be this man.
Reflect with me on Romans 12 and join me in prayer with these hurting families and communities.
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
2 comments:
Wow, what a sad story. It is so hard to understand, but if we fully understand the depravity of man and realize who we are without Christ, it shouldn't surprise us. I will join you in praying for these families!
I was thinking about those same thoughts from Romans today also. Praise God for his grace that He gives and we will be in prayer for these families. I can't imagine.
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