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Pray for Your Enemies and Those Who Persecute You: 12 Resources

10. When People Push Your Buttons

Certain people may not qualify as enemies, yet they definitely push our buttons. Check out this great info and sample prayers for individuals who make your “blood boil”!

11. When People Criticize You

Again, someone may not technically be an enemy yet can still hurt you with words or actions. Criticism stings! So share with teens this prayer about how to handle it—and the people who give it.

12. Sample Prayer for Enemies

Here’s another prayer you can use as is or adapt for the teens in your church.

Bonus:

  • Check out this quote that provides an important reminder. “Let God handle your enemies. You just keep praying for them.”
  • This image shares Jesus’ words in the Bible verses Luke 6:27-28 (NIV).