TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
"Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you"
(Luke 6:28, NIV).

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
I've
learned that some people are peace stealers. They feel like it's their
calling in life to aggravate you, try to make you look bad, and tell you
what you can't do. They'll try to bait you into an argument to get you
upset, annoyed and frustrated. But don't take the bait! Nothing is worth
losing your peace over. They may think they're getting the best of you,
but in the end, God can use that to take you higher. When people come
against you, choose to keep your peace. Choose to forgive. Pray for that
person because that's how you disarm the enemy against you.

Scripture
says your battle isn't against flesh and blood. In others words, that
person isn't your enemy; the accuser—Satan—is your enemy. He's trying to
bring division and get you upset. But when you choose to keep peace,
when you keep walking in love and keep a smile on your face, you are
overcoming his tactics. That's how you win. Today, choose peace, choose
to walk in love, and choose the victory God has prepared for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father,
thank You for giving me Your peace and strength today. I choose to hold
my peace and bless those who come against me. I choose to walk in love
and forgiveness so that I can honor You in all that I do. In Jesus'
Name. Amen.