Day 2: Blessings in the Curse

Stephen knelt as stones struck his body. His enemies’ faces twisted with rage. Yet he cried, “Lord, lay not this sin to their charge!” Like Jesus, he blessed killers. The Greek word “eulogeo” means to speak good over others—even those hurling curses.

Blessing enemies isn’t passive tolerance. It’s warfare waged with words of life. When we eulogize the undeserving, we participate in Christ’s redeeming work. Stephen’s prayer planted seeds in Saul, who became Paul.

How do you talk about those who wrong you? Gossip? Sarcasm? Silent resentment? Replace venom with benediction. Speak one genuine compliment aloud today about someone who opposes you. What good could God grow from your surrendered words?

“Then he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”
(Acts 7:60, KJV)

Prayer: Confess any bitter words about others. Ask for grace to bless instead.
Challenge: Text or tell one difficult person: “God’s goodness in you is…”