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What do you do when someone hurts you, disappoints you, or feels impossible to love?

As we come to the end of Matthew 5, Jesus gives one of His most challenging invitations yet: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. 

Together, we'll explore what "enemy" can look like in everyday life—not just the obvious examples, but the people we struggle with, avoid, resent, or feel opposed to. We'll also zoom out to see the bigger story of Scripture. Romans 5 reminds us that while we were still God's enemies, Christ moved toward us with love and grace. That truth changes everything about how we respond to the people who hurt us.

We'll talk about forgiveness, prayer, healthy boundaries, and the temptation to retaliate, while keeping our eyes fixed on the character of God. And when we reach Jesus' challenging words, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect," we'll discover that the gospel doesn't leave us striving under impossible expectations. Instead, it points us to the perfect righteousness Jesus provides on our behalf.

If you've ever wondered how to love difficult people without pretending the hurt didn't happen, this conversation is for you. Join us as we learn what it looks like to reflect the heart of God in a world that often encourages us to do the opposite.

What relationship might Jesus be inviting you to place in His hands today?

And if you want to keep studying, be sure to check out the So Blessed reading plan and our resources on Brave Girls Gather

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