I’m a runner, not because running feels good, but because it helps me (be healthy, etc.). It’s hard to do things that are good, but don’t feel easy. In Matthew 5:43, Jesus acknowledges that it’s so natural for us as humans to hate our enemies, but at the root of hate is our selfishness. When we love enemies, we’re selfless and we become imitators of God Himself!

Today’s challenge: do something good that you don’t feel like doing. Could be going for a run, exercising, or helping around the house. It could even be going out of your way to apologize to or do something nice for someone you don’t like.

[Originally aired on 6/18/2020]

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