24/03/2025
Matthew 5:44 challenges me deeply: "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Being treated poorly by some of my colleagues feels isolating and disheartening, making it tempting to shut down or respond with resentment. But this verse offers me a different path—one rooted in faith and hope, trusting in God’s purpose for this season of hardship.
I choose to believe that God’s plan for me extends far beyond the pain I’m experiencing. Perhaps these challenges are shaping my heart, teaching me patience, humility, and a deeper reliance on Him. Each unkind word or action from others becomes an opportunity to reflect His love, even when it’s difficult. Loving those who hurt me and praying for them doesn’t mean I accept or condone their actions. Instead, it means I am entrusting them—and myself—to God’s hands, believing He can work all things for good.
Through prayer, I find the strength to persevere. When I lift up those who have wronged me, I feel the weight of bitterness begin to lift. God replaces it with peace and a quiet confidence that He is in control. I trust that He sees my struggles, and His plan for me is one of growth, healing, and ultimately, joy.
Even in the pain, I am reminded that God’s ways are higher than mine. He is using this experience to refine me, to strengthen my faith, and to prepare me for what lies ahead. By leaning on His promises, I can face each day with hope, knowing that this season is temporary, but His love and purpose for me are eternal. Through Him, I will overcome—not just the hurt, but the temptation to let it define me. I will rise above, trusting that God’s plan is better. 🌻✨
