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To love like He loved means forgiving even when it feels undeserved and praying for those who have wronged us. It’s not easy, but choosing to love our enemies opens our hearts to the healing power of Christlike compassion.
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“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”—Matthew 5:44
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“He forgave, and asked his Father to forgive, those who persecuted and crucified him. Was this act of forgiveness less difficult than sacrificing his mortal life? Was it less a test of his love? I do not know the answer. But I have felt that the ultimate form of love for God and men is forgiveness.”—Marion D. Hanks
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Living the Principle: Love Like He Loved
- Pray by name for someone who has hurt you: Ask God to bless them with peace, healing, or joy, even if you’re still hurting.
- Replace a critical thought with a kind action: When you’re tempted to speak negatively about someone, choose instead to send a message of encouragement to someone else.
- Write down what you’ve learned from the hurt: Use journaling to find growth, then write a short note of sincere goodwill—even if you never send it.
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This Day in Church History
1834: The first members of Zion’s Camp leave Kirtland and travel to New Portage, Ohio.
1960: The Tulsa Stake, the first stake in Oklahoma, is organized.
1991: The five hundred thousandth full-time missionary from this dispensation is called.
1998: Ground is broken for the Campinas Brazil Temple by President James E. Faust of the First Presidency.
What’s one way you’ve seen forgiveness change your heart—or someone else’s? Share with us in the comments and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
