In return for my love

          they accuse me,

but I give myself to prayer.

               Psalm 109. 4

(Praying strengthens us

by keeping our eyes on the LORD,

           not on circumstances.

May the actions and stance of others

    be not a trigger for our own anger,

    but a signal to pray

                and love them back.

We have no idea with what

                 others struggle.

We may just be a convenient target.

How do we respond?

Pray for them.

          Love them back.)

O LORD,

Provide for us the courage

          to take the high road

   and to bring Your glory,

           even to this situation.

Show us how to pray for them

   and reveal to us Your way,

              in this,

    even when we are attacked,

    even when we are wounded.

How we respond

       reflects our hearts.

May praying to You first

    redirect our hearts

    and change the outcome

               in Your holy name.

Let our response and words

    nourish and bring healing.

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