My guess is that as soon as you read the word 'enemy' in the title of this blog your mind quickly came up with a person who rubs you the wrong way.
Let's face it: in time everyone develops an adversary or someone that you do not get along with. You mix with that person in the same way that water and oil mix together. Everyone, in time, will get hurt by someone.
In our minds we quickly label that person as our adversary or enemy. The question is: are they truly your adversary or enemy?
Ephesians 6:12
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
Simply put, the person in which you are having issues with is NOT your enemy. Your enemy is Satan and the spiritual forces that are trying to narrow your attention and pass blame to that person.
Therefore, your spouse, children, boss, and neighbors are not your enemies. They may be used by your true enemy, Satan, to take us off course.
This is why it is so important to pray for the people with which you are having issues with and struggles. Jesus tells us to pray for our enemies!
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
Satan will NEVER change, but the people that you pray for CAN change! Your prayers may be what moves them and you to reconciliation. People are never the enemy!
When is the last time you prayed for a person that has hurt you or that you feel is your adversary?
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