Day 15: Bible Verse

I have quite a few Bible verses that mean a lot to me but I think today I'll just share one short passage and another verse that have hit close to home in the past couple years for me.

Luke 6:27-36

[27] "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, [28] bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. [29] If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. [30] Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. [31] Do to others as you would have them do to you. [32] "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. [33] And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. [34] And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full. [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. [36] Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

This passage hit very close to home towards the end of 2009.  My 2 best friends hurt me more than I ever thought possible and it was a really rough time for me.  I ran across this passage in the midst of it all and it helped give me the strength to forgive and start moving forward.   Of course it's easy to be nice and helpful to those who are the same to you, but your true character comes out when you come into contact with someone who has done you wrong.  In the past I have handled situations incorrectly (even though at the time I thought it was best) and I've learned from that and from growing closer to God. 

On a totally different note, the other verse that is in my mind a lot is 1 Samuel 1:27

I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.

I can't tell you how many times I prayed that God would give Matt and I the chance to be parents, one way or another.  I feel so blessed to be carrying a child within me and to be given the chance to be a mother.  I couldn't ask for anything more!