Just Put Some Freaking Love On It!

Jeremiah 18:18-20

The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said,
"Come, let us contrive a plot against Jeremiah.
It will not mean the loss of instruction from the priests,
nor of counsel from the wise, nor of messages from the prophets.
And so, let us destroy him by his own tongue;
let us carefully note his every word."

Heed me, O LORD,
and listen to what my adversaries say.
Must good be repaid with evil
that they should dig a pit to take my life?
Remember that I stood before you
to speak in their behalf,
to turn away your wrath from them.

There is this really cool guy I know. He is a firefighter and he was telling me one time that he was in training one time and this guy was showing them this video of a raging fire, and in a heavy New York accent he said, "Just put some f@#$ing water on it". He showed how simply dousing a fire with water nearly put it out. When I read these verses about being stabbed in the back the old me would have wanted to get even. Now my thought is, Just put some love on it. A lot of love. Soak that knife in the back with love. I will not lie. This is not an easy thing to do and I am not always successful but when I do the result is always way more peaceful. I have enough drama. I love to have love in my life.

Jesus,
I know following your ways are not going to be easy. For whatever reason there are going to be people that are just going to want to persecute me because of my love of you. Help me to stand strong. Help me to love them like you do. Help me to ask the Father for their forgiveness. I don't want to be a black pit of hate. I want to be a shining light of love. I know I am going to mess up and make mistakes. Please forgive me when I do and help me to get back on track. I am so thankful for all that you have done and given me. I love you Jesus

In Jesus Christ's name I pray,
Amen