Loving Enemies

Last night's unseasonable thunderstorm and this morning's sun  make the reminder of Jesus about the sun and rain falling on everyone even more effective as an example of how our love should be extended to all. God makes no distinctions, no discrimination but oh, for us, not so easy.  Just look at the daily headlines or newscasts, and see how the command to love our enemies is being totally ignored.  Stories of shootings, hate speech and vengeance abound.  This is what happens when God is left out of the picture.  We seek to destroy one another.  Happily, there are pockets of people of all ages who are striving with all their might to live this challenge from Jesus.  How can I today, this Lent, put the command to love my enemies into practice?  Perhaps this is THE most demanding Lenten behavior change we can attempt.  We and the world would be better for it, even if we only achieve 50% of the goal!
Bro. Rene