The OneSample

If you’ve ever felt betrayed, this verse doesn’t feel like an easy one to follow. Maybe you went through a break-up, or your friend spread a rumor about you. Whatever the situation, the last thing you want to do is love and pray for them. We’ve all been there, but Jesus, who was betrayed, arrested, and killed by his enemies, tells us to love the people who are hardest to love and pray for them.  Jesus did just that. While on the cross, He prayed that God would forgive them. In other words, Jesus will never ask us to do something He didn’t model first.

Next time you are hurt, bring it to God and let God work in you to extend forgiveness!