Another thing that helps, especially when it is difficult to LOVE our enemies, is to remember that all souls are created by God and they have the purity of His essence at their core. That goodness is always there.
However, certain human behaviors open us/them up for outside evil influence. This is real. There is evil in this world. But always remember, God is in charge and you will not be tested beyond your strength..(Your strength if you turn to God and ask for help.) In life, your true strength comes through your weakness as if you are full of yourself you have no room for God to work through you.
Always LOVE the child no matter what they do, but dislike their behavior. With my children I helped them to realize that they are not their behavior. However, their behavior is a symptom of what they are feeling at that moment. We must discipline our children out of LOVE for them, not anger as that is the same way Our Father disciplines us.
In years past, I have done spirit/demonic depossession work. The person’s personality changed instantly when the entity left. The purity you see in a young child’s eyes returned to them. However, it is always important to heal the wound that opened the door to evil entering. That is why forgiveness of self is critically important...
Remember how Jesus taught us to pray... Father, Forgive us as we forgive those who have sinned against us.... Receiving forgiveness is conditional upon us giving forgiveness. A closed heart is closed in all directions.
Thank you. I’m ninety, a busybody reported me to a social
worker who condemned my trailer, lost my trailer. Wasn’t
hurting anyone. I resent the busybody. Want to order a book
to help me let go of resentment. Can anyone tell me good
book?