What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Now think bigger: what’s the biggest, most amazing way someone could show love? The Bible tells us the answer. Jesus showed the greatest love ever by giving up His own life for us on the cross. That’s love that won’t quit!

Because Jesus loved us like that, He wants us to love others in a way that doesn’t give up either. That sounds great when we’re talking about our best friends or our family. But what about that one person who’s really hard to get along with?

You know the kind...maybe a kid who’s bossy at recess, a sibling who bugs you, or a classmate who’s just not nice. Loving people like that is tough! It would be way easier to give up on them. But God asks us to keep on loving, even when it’s hard.

How is that even possible? You can’t do it on your own strength. You need God’s help. When someone is hard to love, you can pray, “God, please help me love this person. Open up my heart to them.” God loves to answer that prayer, and He gives you the kind of love that won’t quit.

Take Action: Think of one person who is hard for you to love right now. (You don’t have to say their name out loud.) Today, do two things: First, pray for them. Ask God to bless them and to help you love them. Second, do one small kind thing for them, like a smile, a kind word, or sharing something. You don’t have to feel like loving to act loving. With God’s help, your love can keep going even when it’s hard!