Dear my Good and Gracious God, Provider, Creator, and Abba Father,
Thank you, Lord, for today and this week. I strive to give myself fully to you this week. As this week is a week of love, affection, hearts, and a chance to show those we care, I thank you for caring for and loving me.
This week I am reminded of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Today, I seek your assistance in helping me put myself in place of love. I seek to live out these characteristics not just today and this week, but every day.
I am patient, I am kind. I do not envy, I do not boast. I am not proud. I do not dishonor others, I am not self-seeking. I am not easily angered, I keep no record of wrongs. I do not delight in evil but rejoice with the truth. I always protect, always trust, always hope, and always persevere in you Father.
These are not easy in this crazy world, but with your help, I know I can do better. Allow me to make you the priority of every day, to see you in the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Thank you for my church family, thank you for the freedom I have to worship freely, and thank you for my blessing.
Amen.
Jason Mabe
