The words are an important reminder that there is a purpose for everything, even when we don't always understand it. When I read the scripture for this week, this song jumped into my head. As I've already hinted, Todd has chosen a difficult scriptural text this week, which is printed below. It's been a challenge for me to find hymns that sing about loving our enemies. The best I could do was to think about the qualities we strive for, that enable us to find a way to care for people who are difficult to love.
Mercy comes to mind.
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. Do to others as you would have them do to you. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.