Luke 6:28 says, “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Now, I don’t know about you, but that’s a tough one. Blessing folks who cut me off in traffic is not my spiritual gift. Praying for the fella who talked behind my back? That takes a level of grace I’m still working on.

But Jesus didn’t say, “Be nice when you feel like it.” He told us to bless and pray—period. Why? Because love changes things. Not just them, but us. See, when we hold on to bitterness, it’s like drinking poison and hoping the other person gets sick. But when we choose to bless instead of curse, we break free.

So today, when somebody tests your patience, don’t give ‘em a piece of your mind—give ‘em a piece of God’s grace. Say a prayer instead of a complaint. And watch how God works, not just in them, but in you.