I Need A Change of Heart

We are talking about legacy in our all church study this week, and it has me thinking about what legacy I would like to leave for my kids. I really want to be known for loving Jesus, loving people well, and making people feel welcome at any time. This week I have been challenged in this. There is a person who really bothers me, and I don't really know exactly why. I want to like this person, but I don't. Ugh!(Don't worry, I can guarantee that this person is not reading this blog). That does not really line up with the legacy that I want to leave, so that leaves me in a bit of a struggle. This might sound a little silly, but I really don't like the feelings I have had toward this person. I have been known to justify my feelings and actions in the past, but this was not really feeling justifiable. 

Then, the Lord stepped in. I know it was the Lord, because I did not want to do this. I felt a challenge in my soul to pray for this person.  To really pray for them! I have prayed for their work, their family, and just all around blessings. So far I still feel the same, but when I do run in to them or see their social media page, I pray. Prayer changes things, so I know that God will change my heart, and who knows what else He will do in this journey.  I have seen over and over again the way God does exceedingly and abundantly more than we can hope or imagine. Maybe this person and I will never be besties, but who knows what God is going to do?

Who is difficult in your life?  Will you take the challenge to pray for them? Let me know how it goes for you. I love to hear stories about God working in amazing ways! And I will keep you all posted on my heart too.