Abba Father, our Keeper!
- Adele Creasey
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Matt 5: 44 - 45
Have you ever wondered how to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? It’s a tough task, right? I mean, loving my family, church community, and friends is already a challenge. Now, I’m supposed to love those who are mean to me, disagree with me, and aren’t even believers? Yes, that’s what Jesus said in his Sermon on the Mount. I’m not a scholar or theologian, but these words are pretty clear. The problem is, they’re hard to do.
So, what’s the answer? Well, from my perspective, it always comes back to worshiping the One and Only True God. We do this because He loves us, and we love Him. As we worship God, He gives us a heart full of HIS love for the world and our enemies. As we pray, we get a better understanding and become filled with HIS Love. The Holy Spirit is present in us and is our guide and comfort. This world belongs to Abba Father, and He cares for every single part of His creation, including those difficult people. He sends rain and sunshine to everyone, and that’s because He’s so good. Who’s that challenging person in your life? Start praying for them. It might just change your perspective. (Notice, I did not say that prayer will change the other person, although it might.)
This week, I’m sharing two videos. My friend Joseph Alan Meador will join us this Sunday to lead us in praise and worship. He’s a musician and songwriter who also shares his music in the area. At the end of the month, he’ll be at the Snow-Capped Cider in Cedaredge. The songs I’m sharing are “Keeper of the Green” and “Abba Father.” “These two original songs remind me that we have a loving Father who blesses this earth and all of creation with his rain and sunshine. Abba Father loves you and me so very much! Thank the Lord! Let's continue to pray for rain (and Jesus’ reign) for our beautiful Colorado and ask to keep the wildfires at bay....and while you are at it, pray for that person who is hard to love. It might even be that politician, co-worker, or loud neighbor that just drives you nuts!
I hope you will take a moment on Sunday to greet Joseph. I believe you’ll be blessed.
