Heavenly Father, there are times when I have been hurt and abused by my enemies who have sought to harm me and those I love. I confess, Lord, that at times I would like to pay them back for the wrongs they have done. But I know I have been called to do good to those that treat me badly, to pray for my enemies, and to feed them when they are hungry, for Your greater glory. I also know that You have promised to avenge those that hate me, and I thank You that a day is coming when You will put all wrongs to right. Keep me from trying to avenge any wrongs done to me, when Your Word clearly says: "Vengeance is Mine, says the Lord, I will repay." Draw me closer to Yourself, and may the words of my mouth and the actions I do, bring honour to Your holy name and blessings to those with whom I come in contact. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.
Source: Verse of the day for Romans 12:20