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"I realize that you are from Seattle & I’m honestly not trying to offend you."

No offense taken. I have decided that our usual responses of anger and insult - however justified they may seem - are ineffective at best, and counterproductive at worst. But I keep backsliding, and starting over.

I've been a marginal Christian - at best - for years, but now think we are up against the wall, and that our only recourse is to pray for our enemies, as Jesus commanded. This is extremely difficult, and that is why it is so rarely done.

By praying FOR our enemies, I do not mean paying for their destruction, but for their conversion and healing. I have already seen some results along those lines. Keep on knocking on the door . . . pray for this cousin, do not hate her.

Great post. Thank you.

Like yourself, I have been very lukewarm over the years and am attempting to be better. Which, considering my temper, is a challenge, lol.

I do love my cousin and have hope for her. She has a good heart but is young and naive. We are praying for her and her husband.