Today’s Bible Verse: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” — Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 confronts our natural instincts. Loving enemies and praying for those who hurt us doesn’t come easily—and Jesus knows that. This command isn’t about ignoring harm or pretending wounds don’t exist. It’s about choosing a different response: releasing bitterness and trusting God with justice.

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Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss.

She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments.

Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com.

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Today&rsquo;s Bible Verse: &ldquo;But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.&rdquo; &mdash; Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44 confronts our natural instincts. Loving enemies and praying for those who hurt us doesn&rsquo;t come easily&mdash;and Jesus knows that. This command isn&rsquo;t about ignoring harm or pretending wounds don&rsquo;t exist. It&rsquo;s about choosing a different response: releasing bitterness and trusting God with justice.
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Meet Today&rsquo;s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel
🎙️ Listen to more daily devotionals with Jessica at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/">Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio</a>
Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God&rsquo;s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss.
She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God&rsquo;s purpose in life&rsquo;s disappointments.
Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at <a href="https://www.welcomegrace.com/">WelcomeGrace.com</a>.
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management.&nbsp;If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today.&nbsp; Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk.&nbsp;Call us at 1-800-793-8548 |&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a>
TrinityCredit &ndash; Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments.&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a>

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How to Forgive Those Who Hurt You (Matthew 5:44)

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