Prayer for the Day:
Lord, my heart is heavy from the scars and betrayals others have given me. I don’t wish them dead, but I don’t wish them well. Father lighten my heart and my mind by teaching me to forgive and let go as you do. Amen.
Matthew 5:43-48
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Reflection
Who in your past is it hardest for you to wish good things for?