Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:44-45

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
— Matthew 5:44-45

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

15 Related Resources by Heartlight

Prove You Are God’s: Pray for Your Enemies
Devo: Spiritual Warfare
"But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you. If you do this, you will be true children of your Father in heaven. He causes the...."
Finding Our Target
Devo: What Jesus Did!
"[Jesus continued:] "You have heard the law that says, 'Love your neighbor' and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who..."
Matthew 5:43-45
Devo: Today's Verse
""You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may..."
Love Your Enemies
Illustration of Matthew 5:43-45
Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:43-45 -- [Jesus said,] "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heav
See All 15 Related Resources about Matthew 5:44-45

Illustration

Illustration of Matthew 5:44-45 — But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Better Things' (He. 5:11-6:4,)
"Dear Father, I am eager to be a good learner. I want to get beyond needing milk meant for babies. I want to digest the solid food of your word. I..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Philippians 2:3-4
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Protects the Innocent and Loyal People'
"Only the Lord gives wisdom; he gives knowledge and understanding. He stores up wisdom for those who are honest. Like a shield he protects the..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Compelled by the Spirit' (Acts 19:21-22)
"Afterward Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go over to Macedonia and Achaia before going to Jerusalem. "And after that," he said, "I must go on to..."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom