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A Prayer for Those Who Hurt You | Your Daily Prayer

What do you do when someone deeply hurts you?When you’ve been wronged, misunderstood, or even betrayed… your natural response may be to defend yourself, expose the truth, or hold onto the hurt. But God calls us to something higher.
Apr 20, 2026
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What do you do when someone deeply hurts you?

When you’ve been wronged, misunderstood, or even betrayed… your natural response may be to defend yourself, expose the truth, or hold onto the hurt. But God calls us to something higher.

In 1 Peter 4:8, we are reminded:
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”

That kind of love isn’t easy.

It requires surrender.
It requires grace.
It requires trusting God with the outcome.

If you’re struggling with:

  • Bitterness toward someone who hurt you
  • The desire to defend or expose
  • Letting go of offense and disappointment

This prayer will help you release that burden to God and choose love, even when it’s hard.

Because healing begins when we trust God to handle what we cannot.

Originally published April 20, 2026.

headshot of Emily MasseyEmily Massey began writing short stories and poetry as a little girl, entered the blogging world in her early 20s, and published her first book in 2015. She enjoys being a homeschooling momma of four boys, while still being able to pursue her passion as a writer. Believing she has been forgiven much, she loves much, and desires to point others to Christ and His redemptive and transforming power, especially by sharing truth found in God’s written word. If you would like to connect with Emily, you can visit www.emilyrosemassey.com.

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