“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. ²⁹ To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.³⁰ Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.³¹ And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.³² “But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. ³³ And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. ³⁴ And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. ³⁵ But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. ³⁶ Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.”

Here’s a real challenge for today…the Bible says, “Treat others just as you want to be treated!”  That is in actual fact, the first rule of relationships – Find out what you want and give it to others. It’s that powerful spiritual law of Sowing and Reaping and it works in every area of life. So go out there today and give a little love and kindness…even where it’s not deserved, and sow some good seeds. You will be amazed at the harvest…God will cause grace and favour to overflow towards you!