I will never not pray for people living in opposition to God's Word. I once was one of them. You wouldn't have known it from my outward appearance, but my heart was not in line with His. According to the definition of unrighteousness, this made me no different than the vilest of offenders... no better than who you might consider the worst of people.
I work to never condemn anyone. That's not my job. Likewise, I can't condone some things, either. There are some people and places around which I shouldn't linger, lest I lose my way... and my witness. There are shows I should't watch and songs I shouldn't sing because I know their affect inside of me. I want to do all I can so that my soul stays in right relationship with the Father and the Son and the Spirit I know now lives within me. It's not always easy to live in a world surrounded by sin and not succumb to its seduction; but that's the line a saved sinner walks every day. So I will never not pray for people who look like they don't belong in church. I guess all I'm trying to say on this Monday-after-time-change morning is...
I once was lost, but now I'm found. I was blind, but now I see. "For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." - 1 Peter 2:25
And because of this, I will never not share with someone why I work to live the way I do. "... sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you..." - 1 Peter 3:15
And if you know the Savior like I do... I pray the same for you.
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