Don't Block Your Blessings

Greetings to all, let us thank God for bringing us to the joys and getting us through the pains and distress of this week and those to come.

Many situations we experience in life with others will either give us joy or cause us distress and pain. The truth is, there is no retaliation for those who cause the distress and pains.

Luke 6:27–28 (MSG)

27 "To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst.

28When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person.

Matthew 5:11 (GW)

11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, lie, and say all kinds of evil things about you because of me.

Lesson: Learning not to retaliate can be a hard lesson to learn. There are blessings tied to persecution and ridicule, so let us learn to stop blocking our blessings.