Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.
Reading: Matthew 5:43–48
Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.
After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life.
Jesus calls us to radical love—love that extends even to our enemies. This is not about emotions but about choosing to reflect the love of God. Loving beyond boundaries reveals that we belong to Him.
Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer…
- Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you).
- Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: Father, help me to see even my enemies through Your eyes. Teach me to love with Your love, not my own limited strength.
- Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today.
Take Action:
- Pray for someone you find hard to love—ask God to bless them.
- Do one small act of kindness toward someone who doesn’t expect it.