Another Daily Lift – “Why Would You Love An Enemy?” (Encore)

Contributed by Lois Herr — First Church of Christ, Scientist, McLean

Many people set aside time in their day for prayer, reflection, or meditation. As a Christian Science practitioner, I often find inspiration in daily audio reflections presented by members of our church, called the Daily Lift.

A recent Daily Lift by Madora Kibbe, a Christian Scientist Practitioner and  teacher from New York, New York, is entitled, “Why Would You Love An Enemy?”  In this segment, Madora notes that the Sermon on the Mount (the manifesto for peace) in the Christian Bible directs that we love our enemies – “and that is hard!”  To illustrate her point, Madora shares a touching vignette about her father, who served in World War II.  She concludes that because we are all manifestations of the spirit of our creator, it is our duty to separate wrongdoing from people.  For Madora, loving our enemy, is indeed, the only real answer.

The  Daily Lift is comprised of audio presentations contributed by Christian Science church members worldwide – with the majority coming from the U.S. This particular Lift will remain on the website for thirty days before being retired.

May this segment bring you peace and encouragement.

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