**Joyce Meyer
A few years ago someone told me about a person who was doing business with our ministry and making a good deal of money because of their relationship with us. My friend happened to be at the same restaurant, seated in the next booth, and overheard their conversation, which just happened to be about me - and they were not saying good things either.
At first I got mad and just wanted to tell him that he was never getting our business again. But in bed that night, the Holy Spirit said to me, "You are not going to do any of those things." He said, "No, you are going to do what you teach. You are going to go buy him a present, and you are going to tell him how much you appreciate the services that he has given you all these years."
Needless to say, I resisted at first. But eventually, I relented and bought him a gift.
What I remember most about the situation is that as soon as I started taking action to do something good for them, it just got so funny to me. I was laughing out loud in my house, all by myself.
When we can look at people who have hurt us with compassion, there is a party that goes on inside of us.
So who can you forgive and do something nice for today? Practice forgiveness and follow the path it leads to real peace and joy!
Prayer starter: God, I want to obey You Word, which tells me to be compassionate and good to those who have hurt me. I know that when I do, I will experience peace and joy on the inside.
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
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