“To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person. If someone slaps you in the face, stand there and take it. If someone grabs your shirt, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. If someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.
Luke 6:27-30 MSG
God, it can be difficult to love those who have mistreated me, but I know You love them—so I want to love them too. Encourage me to pray for those I am too hurt to be around. Give me the courage to go out of my way and to be kind to those who are unkind. And provide me with the strength I need to forgive them. You are the Judge—not me—and I am just as unworthy of Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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