“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” Hebrews 10:24

Loving the unlovable is like trying to find a diamond in a coal mine – it might take time and hard work, but it’s worth it when you do. A lot of times, we find it difficult to love the unlovable. We may see someone as unpleasant, rude, or mean, and it’s hard to find it in our hearts to show them compassion or love. But what if we looked at them through the lens of God’s love? What if we saw them as someone worth our time, attention, and love, no matter how unlovable they may seem? We can be more loving toward those who are less lovable than us.

So, try to make a rose bloom in the desert. In Romans 5:8, Paul says, “But God demonstrates His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”. This verse speaks to the heart of God’s love for us. While we were still sinners, God sent His son to die for us. He loves us so much that He was willing to sacrifice His son for us. When I remember how much God loves me, it becomes easier to love the unlovable. We can take a step back and remember that no matter how unlikable someone may seem, they are still worth our love. Then, we can pray for God to help us extend love to them, even when it’s difficult.

Proverbs 29:7 says, “The righteous considered the cause of the poor: but the wicked regarded not to know it.”

God’s love is so powerful and so unconditional. When we allow Him to fill our hearts, we can extend that love to others, even if they don’t seem very loveable. It doesn’t matter how unlovable someone may seem; love is always a choice. We often hear that love is a feeling, but that’s not true. Love is an act of the will. It’s a decision to do what’s best for the other person, even if we don’t feel like it. That’s what we see in the Bible. In the book of Hebrews, it says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25.

God is telling us that we must encourage others to love one another. It’s not something that comes naturally. We have to choose to do it. And that’s true for everyone, no matter how unlovable they may seem. Think about someone who is difficult to love. Maybe they’re always angry, or they’re always negative. It may be really hard to feel love for them. But love is still a choice. We can choose what’s best for them, even if we don’t like it. We can choose to be kind, forgive them, and give them the benefit of the doubt. And that’s what will make a difference in their lives and the world. Amen. Proverbs 31:9 says, “Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.” Amen.

Prayer:
Oh Lord, give me a heart with a great capacity, strength, and depth of love that can see past my brokenness, pain, and struggles so that I can love the unlovable from within without prejudice or judgment in Jesus’ name. Amen.