Loving the Difficult

Loving the people who love you is easy. Jesus said even sinners do that. The mark of a Christ-follower is loving the people who are hard to love, the ones who have hurt you, misunderstood you, or made your life difficult.

This command is not natural. It goes against every self-protective instinct we have. But Jesus doesn’t give us optional suggestions, He gives us commands that transform us from the inside out. When we choose to love our enemies, we break the cycle of hurt and open the door for God’s grace to flow.

In relationships, this might mean loving a family member who has been critical. It might mean showing kindness to an ex who caused deep pain. It might mean praying for someone who has spread lies about you. It is hard. But it is the way of Christ.

You cannot love the difficult in your own strength. But when you ask God to fill you with His love, you discover that His supply is unlimited. His love can reach the people your love cannot. Let Him love through you today.