Hi Brother
We will never fit into this world as Born again Christians because this is not our home. But while we are here on this earth as witnesses of The Lord Jesus Christ we have to pray for those that are in need of him the most, the lost. Pray not for his success in business, those things are temporal, pray for his salvation, pray that he see his error in his adultery with another woman while his wife is ill, but don't judge the man for his actions there is one greater to judge. If Christ can encourage us through his word to pray for those who despitefully use us then we must look to him for encouragement
Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
If Christ can expect us as Children Of God, to honour him by praying for those who persecute us, then we must look in our hearts to pray for those who don't hate us or persecute us with the same attitude. I know as well from personal experience that it can be hard to pray for people who wont accept Christ and make it well known unto us, but remember, we were once lost and I am certain God heard the prayers of those who prayed for us, and through Faith In Christ we changed, why cant they?
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