1 Thessalonians 3: 12, 13 “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you, so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.”
Dear God,
Such a lovely time of the year, the real cold has past and the blasting heat is not yet upon us. The beauty of Your creation is bursting forth all over, but especially is this evident in my rose garden of nearly 200, and the fruit trees at my house in this orchard growing area, set in natural bush. Amongst such life and beauty my heart naturally turns to You in thanksgiving and praises, as I give You my heart anew. Please fill me with Your love in abundance, not only so I can truly love You more than myself, but love all the people on this earth. Then, gone will be the indifference toward those less lovely, or downright unattractive of this world, or anyone I do not know or know about.
True I do give thought and prayer to the many suffering, persecuted and poor of this world. But is it enough? I even share of my means with some of the destitute and suffering – but is it enough?
I am glad You will lead my thoughts today, and I will be challenged by You, and by You Spirit, You will give me the answer and the power and wisdom to discern Your will, as well as safety and ability to go down the path revealed.
Thank You for the ability to share what I have with others, for I have some ‘likes’ for possessions, but no great needs at this time, and I determine to keep before me, that Jesus comes again soon, at such a time, all earthly possessions will account for nothing. I accept this scripture as for me, “……the Lord make you increase and abound in love to another…..” and more than that ’to all’, followed by…..’may establish Your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all His saints.”
Yes please God, today this is my desire and prayer.
Amen