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Mar 2025
4m 10s

A Prayer to Love My Enemies

Your Daily Prayer
About this episode

In today's episode, "A Prayer to Love My Enemies," we explore the transformative power of love and forgiveness, even towards those who may oppose or hurt us. This heartfelt prayer invites you to embrace the challenging yet rewarding journey of extending compassion and understanding to those we find difficult to love.

Through this prayer, we reflect on the teachings of love in the face of adversity, recognizing that true strength lies in our ability to respond with kindness rather than resentment. It serves as a reminder that loving our enemies can lead to healing, growth, and deeper connections.

Key Themes:

  • The call to love and forgive
  • Overcoming anger and resentment
  • Spiritual growth through compassion
  • Finding peace in difficult relationships

This episode encourages listeners to open their hearts and seek a higher understanding of love, even towards those who may challenge us. By embracing this practice, we can transform our perspective and foster inner peace.

Join us as we seek guidance through prayer, asking for the strength to love our enemies and the wisdom to understand their struggles. Let this be a moment of inspiration, empowering you to cultivate love, compassion, and forgiveness in your spiritual journey.


About Today's Host: Host of "The Love Offering" and Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and Everyday Prayers for Love, Rachael Adams, hopes to help women realize God’s love and purpose for their lives. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Crosswalk, Proverbs 31, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, searching @rachaeladamsauthor on Instagram and Facebook, and tuning in to The Love Offering Podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform.

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