Enemies help us grow spiritually
I am not looking for enemies. I don't think any of us do that intentionally. However, I was drawn to this prayer from the horrors of Dachau concentration camp in 1945, written by a Serbian dissident Orthodox Bishop, Nicholai Velimirovic - who defied the Nazis when they overran Yugoslavia in 1941--before they attacked Russia. His perspective was undoubtedly sharpened by his encounters with the bloodthirsty Nazi tormentors at Dachau. He was driven into the arms of the Spirit. Oh to become as attuned to the grace of our Lord, without the torments of enemies. I am refreshed by his deep perspective. Taken from “The Illumined Heart” by Frederica Mathewes-Green The Prayer of Bishop Nicholai Velimirovic of Serbia . Written from Dachau prison in 1945. "Bless my enemies, O Lord. Even I bless them and do not curse them. Enemies have driven me into your embrace more than friends have. Friends have bound me to earth; enemies have loosed me from earth and demolished all