"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" Ephesians 2:8 New International Version (NIV)
During this holiday season, I can't help but think about God's love. His love that saved us even before we knew we needed to be saved. It wasn't because of anything that any of us had done, but because of His Love, He chose us and saved us from our sins. Thank You, Jesus, for Your Reckless Love, Your Unfailing Love that You Freely gave to us. As we approach this next decade, determine that you will be more loving, even to those who weren't loving to you. Show the love of Jesus in every situation and circumstance. Known as the Love Chapter, 1 Corinthians 13 is one of the greatest reminders to us today of what real love looks like. Today's prayer is based on the Love Chapter.
Today's Prayer
Father, in the name of Jesus, before we ask you for anything We say Thank You. Thank You for another day, another opportunity to share Your Love. Thank You that You are a loving, gracious God. Thank You that You’ve offered us forgiveness and the gift of new life in You. Thank You that Your love is perfect, it never fails, and that nothing can separate us from Your love. Lord, thank You that Your love is patient. Help us show patience with those around us. Lord thank You that Your love is kind. Help us to extend kindness to others. Lord thank You that true love is not jealous. Help us cast aside feelings of jealousy or hatred towards others. Lord thank You that Your love does not brag and is not arrogant. Help us not to live with pride or arrogance, but to choose to walk with humility and grace. Lord, thank You that true love does not act unbecomingly. Lord help us to extend kindness instead of rudeness towards others. Help us to lay aside the critical tone and tearing down with our words, so that we can truly walk in peace. Lord thank You that true love is not provoked. Lord help us not to become easily angered. Help us not to be so quickly reactive, but instead slow to speak and slow to become angry. Lord thank You that Your love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, Thank You that Your love never fails. Help us to love as You love. Fill us with Your Spirit so that we can choose what is best. We are weak Lord, but we know also, that even when we are weak, You are strong within us. Thank You that it’s not all up to us. Thank You that You equip us to face each day with the power of Your love, Your forgiveness, and Your grace. We love You Lord, and we need You today, and every day, This is our prayer, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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