“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? ... If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? ...” Matthew 5:44-47 NLT I have not always presented a good demonstration of forgiveness. I have been cold to people, then I become the enemy. All I can do at that point is ask for forgiveness, and love those who hurt me, even if they don’t want it or if I have to stay away. I find myself apologizing for things that don’t even make sense to people, but I have to address my character for every little thing, because I have been forgiven for every little thing by my savior. I’m far from perfect, but I can tell you that surrendering to Christ is the best choice I can make every time. I don’t even feel worthy to speak about God sometimes, because he’s so good, and sometimes I’m so evil. I want his love and righteousness to take over my hate and resentful actions. I want a heart that loves correction instead of despising it. I haven’t completely surrendered, so I only speak of the little I’ve learned. I’m breaking in the best way. I don’t want people to see my ugliness anymore. Compared to God’s love, my love is garbage. I want to lean on the hope he gives and his promises to those who turn away from evil and walk with him. I’m not perfect. But if anyone can get just a taste of who God really is through me, let it happen, and let them be better than me. Far, far better. This photo may just look like entertainment, but it’s a day of significance for me. I thank God for every part of me being enabled to dance. #bible #newempireshufflers #shufflenyc #jackaldesolata #flexibility #progress #shuffle #shuffledance #dance #dancer #dancelife #wod #freestyle #popping #electro #streetdance #housemusic #expressyourself #hiphopdance #cuttingshapes #hiphop #housedance #bboy #fit #edm #bonebreaking #nyc #goals #selfie #jooking @newempireshufflers (at New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJGQprAMU_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q0vp6nemergq