“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
— Matthew 5:44 NASB1995
❤️ Love That Turns the World Upside Down
The world says: hate your enemies. Jesus says: love them. He doesn’t just ask us to ignore those who hurt us—He calls us to pray for them. This kind of love isn’t natural. It’s supernatural.
Kingdom women don’t let bitterness take root. They bless instead of curse. They extend mercy where it’s least expected, just like Jesus did for us.
🔗 Ante-Nicene Reflection
Early believers were often persecuted, yet they prayed for their enemies. Some even converted their oppressors through love and endurance. Their lives testified to a Kingdom not of this world.
💭 Reflect
- Who is difficult for me to love right now?
- How can I start praying for them today?
✨ Prayer
Father, teach me to love when it’s hard. Help me to forgive, to pray, and to bless those who hurt me. Make me more like Jesus. Amen.
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