Have you ever been hurt by someone? Rejected by someone? Ridiculed by someone?
I am sure that each one of us can say yes to at least one of these questions. And if the truth is known, there may be some bitterness toward that person, and we may even see them as an enemy. Well, there is scripture in Matthew where Jesus tells us to love our enemies. What?! Yep! It is written in red too which means Jesus said it, the words are powerful, and it is a command for us to follow.
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. . . For if you love them which love you, what reward have ye...?" Matthew 5:43-46
This is a difficult command to obey but what are we gaining if we don't? A harden and unforgiving heart? It's easy to love those who love us, right? I truly believe when we ask God to help us to forgive that person He will bless us and teach us how to pray for those who have hurt us.
Love in Christ,
Tera
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