Abba, You are the source of all light. From the sun’s rays to the lighting up of our souls when we experience a blessing, it’s all from You. Your light shines infinitely and cannot be extinguished. As is Your love!
Your love fuels an unceasing desire to bring us into relationship. And not just any relationship, but one with You that is vibrant and inextricably woven into our daily experience.
When Jesus came, He came not to condemn but to heal the sick, to bring comfort to the weary, and to feed the hungry. He opened His arms to everyone, even to those who rejected Him. You desire us to live as Jesus did, opening our hearts and lives to all, even those who are not of the same mind or way, and those who we may not like. That’s not an easy thing to do. And we certainly can’t do it in our own strength.
But You didn’t leave us to our own devices and ways. You gave us The Advocate—The Holy Spirit—who is in us. He transforms and empowers us, especially the more we spend time with You.
We pray that The Holy Spirit fill us with love that emboldens us to be welcoming and hospitable to those around us. Open our eyes to see the weary, the hurting and the needy. Fill our hearts with compassion and a desire to share Your love and to be in relationship. Give us the strength and courage to connect and be vulnerable.
May we walk with You, in a thriving relationship, allowing Your light to shine our paths and Your love to overflow into to the lives of others.
In the Loving Name of Jesus we pray.
Amen
