Good morning, Lord. You tell us to “pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). You know, O God, that I avoid praying for certain people, the folks who annoy me, the ones who can push my buttons with a few words. I don’t beg You to bring disaster on them, but truth be told, I don’t want You to bless them either.
Grant me the self-discipline to pray for their spiritual wellbeing, simply because You say I should. They are created in Your image, same as me. You love them, same as me. Make a difference in their lives, Lord God, as You have made a difference in mine.
