Proverbs 25:21-22

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
    if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,
    and the Lord will reward you.  - Proverbs 25:21-22

Dear Lord, 

My natural inclination is to get even or to reject people that rub me the wrong way.  I am challenged by your word here to love them boldly. I understand that if I was an ancient person it would be like giving my evil neighbor a full jar of coals for his fire if he came by and asked for them to warm his house and cook his food.  It would be a testimony to your unconditional love living in my heart.  I do want people to meet you.  Help them to meet you in me.  I trust you will bless me as I love love others hugely in your name. 

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson 

Strive to say with Jesus, "If you have seen me you have seen the Father." 

Additional Reading:  1 Corinthians 13, Ephesians 4