Loving People Who Are Hard to Love

woman, annoyed and arrogant

Reflect

Not everyone is easy to love. But love isn’t always about agreement or affection—it’s about dignity. Sometimes we need our love to help us with how we walk and interact with others. Jesus loved us no matter who we are, what we’ve done, or where we’ve been. He didn’t wait for us to deserve it.


Pray

Jesus,
Stretch my heart.
Help me to love not just those who are easy to love,
but those who challenge me.
Let me see them with your eyes.


Act

Think of someone who’s difficult for you. Ask God to bless them, pray for their good today. One honest prayer can begin to heal even the hardest places.


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