Nobody Can Be Excluded – Henri Nouwen

Enemies are enemies by the way we exclude them from the love of God. When we love with God’s love we can no longer divide people into those who deserve God’s love and those who don’t. When we come to know God’s first love nobody can be excluded from that love. — Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety

Reflection Question: Who are you most tempted to exclude from the love of God – and how will you remember that they, too, are loved by God?

Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way… – Matthew 5: 25