In this week's Gospel lesson (Matthew 5:38-48) we are told to love our enemies. "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..." This sounds like a noble ideal, but how easy is it to put into practice?

In my sermon studies this week I came across a quote from process theologian Bruce Epperly. Epperly writes, "We may have enemies, but God does not." What do you think of that statement? Do you think it is true? Do you disagree?

At first I questioned this statement. Aren't God's enemies those who do not follow his way? But then it occurred to me that they may see God as an enemy, but God does not see them that way. God loves all of creation. God seeks to be in community with every single one of us. God may be disappointed when one turns away, but I believe God continues to love each one.

If it is true that God has no enemies, what does that say about how we are to love?