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Help me love the unlovable.....

 I struggle with people who feel like it's okay to treat others abusively just because they can. Whether they are having a bad day or it's just their personality.... I really struggle with these people. I feel the need to protect those that are weak from them even if I am not the target. Why is this type of behavior not recognized as abuse? We make excuses...that's just the way they are or they're in a bad mood.  How do I through Christ love these people? Honestly, I know the scripture and believe the scripture, but when is enough enough?  Well, recently I have faced this questions and as I have pleaded with God to please help me to understand the hate in these people and help me to love them. He has reminded me that they are lost. It is my job to pray for them...their hate only reminds  me of their sadness. It's easy to blame the enemy for their behavior, but I have to remember I am warrior and they need me. Who will pray for them if I don't? I have been called to pray for them. I am not saying we should accept their behavior, actually I feel like confronting it is healthy. Obviously confronting it in an appropriate way, but until you feel as if you can do that....pray! We are reminded in the bible constantly to love our enemies, forgive those who sin against us, and be compassionate towards our brothers (or sisters...). I encourage you today, as I encourage myself too, to love through they hate. Understand the lost and find the love Christ has given you to love. You don't have to tolerate abuse, but pray for them instead of doing nothing. We were made for battle Lord!!

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