Praying from Matthew 5:44 relating to Love, Blessing, Goodness

Dear God, help me to love my enemies, even when it’s difficult. Give me the strength to bless those who curse me and to do good to those who hate me. Help me to pray for those who mistreat me and persecute me, and to show them your love and grace. Thank you for your example of forgiveness and mercy, and help me to follow in your footsteps. Amen.

Verse: But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Matthew 5:44

This is a Command. The verse commands the reader to love their enemies, bless those who curse them, do good to those who hate them, and pray for those who mistreat and persecute them.

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