Use a Godly approach to your enemies

S - Scripture
Proverbs 25 v. 21-22  If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you. 

O - Observation
A Godly approach. This proverb is counter intuitive to our nature. We want to strike back, get revenge. Kick the dog while he's down. Especially after he bites. But no, we need to love them. Help them. It produces some interesting results for you and them. For you, Jesus points this out in Matthew 5 v. 44-45a, "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be Sons of your Father who is in Heaven." What better reward than to be a part of God's family and his inheritance. The results for them? Burning coals. The amazement of why? The wonderment of why? The reflection of their own actions.
 
A - Application
What is my approach to the enemies in my life?

P - Prayer
Jesus, Watch over those that don't like me. Help them to draw closer to you.  Love Will.

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