Luke 6: 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you
This follows the Beatitudes. Jesus is setting a higher standard for his followers. It is easy to love those who love you, and it is easy to loan to those you know will pay you back. It's also easy to bless and pray for friends. Jesus requires more.
I struggle with this. I think most people do. It i tempting to want payback. We, as Christians, have to rise above those feelings.
Prayer: Lord, bless those who have hurt me. Help me to dismiss those feelings of resentment towards them. Help me to be more like Your son.
Amen
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