Loving people who love us back is easy. Loving those who disappoint, criticize, or misunderstand us is a whole other story, and it takes God’s grace to do it.
In today’s prayer, Valarie digs into one of Jesus’ hardest teachings. Loving difficult people doesn’t mean returning attack for attack, and it doesn’t mean letting someone cause you harm. Healthy boundaries matter. But love covers a multitude of wrongs, and she offers a perspective that reframes the whole struggle: the person who’s getting under your skin is often a litmus test revealing what’s in your own heart. If they’re bothering you, it’s worth asking why. Anchored in Luke 6:27, “love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,” she reminds us that left to ourselves we’ll naturally guard our hearts, but through Christ we can respond with wisdom, compassion, and love. It helps to remember, too, that there was a time we weren’t always pleasant either, and God’s love captured and saved us anyway. If we’re going to follow Him, we’re called to mirror that same character. It isn’t easy, but it’s doable, because the greater power lives in us, the Holy Spirit who guides us and brings God’s Word back to our remembrance. She prays for patience when relationships become difficult, protection from bitterness, and grace extended without compromising truth.
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Grace has the power to transform relationships, and that kind of change is just one prayer away. If today’s prayer encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it, and until tomorrow, keep meeting God at the throne.
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