A Prayer to Love Those Who Are Hard to Love

In today's Your Daily Prayer, Christine F. Perry shares a personal experience of arriving at church already carrying a heavy burden, only to face an insensitive comment and later find herself caught in someone else's conflict.

She wanted to avoid the people involved. But God began challenging her to respond with patience, kindness, and grace.

Through Romans 12:9–10, 1 Corinthians 13, and 1 John 4:20, we're reminded that love isn't simply a feeling. It's reflected in how we treat others, especially when relationships become difficult.

Loving someone doesn't mean agreeing with everything they do or ignoring harmful behavior. But we can ask God for wisdom, establish healthy boundaries, and choose not to let bitterness determine our response.

If you're struggling to forgive someone, feeling hurt by a fellow Christian, or asking God for patience in a difficult relationship, this prayer is for you.

Today's Scripture:

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” — Romans 12:9–10 (NIV)

In today's devotional:

How to love people who are difficult to get along with

Responding to hurtful words with wisdom and grace

Navigating conflict within the church

Why love requires patience and kindness

Learning from 1 Corinthians 13

Examining our own hearts before God

A prayer for humility, forgiveness, and sincere love

Written by: Christine F. Perry
Read by: Lia Girard

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