Love God
The real test of whether we are returning God’s love is if we are passing on that love to our brothers and sisters.
I want…to pray better
Prayer: the silent communication between me, the poor one who wants everything, and God, the transcendent provider of all that I need.
See
See the expressions of God in others and Do not be blind to your own goodness. “Father, help me to see people (myself included) with the eyes of faith. Let me see you beauty in those around me.”
Do Not Be Afraid
There is no fear in love,but perfect love drives out fearbecause fear has to do with punishment,and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. – 1 John 4:18 “Lord, help me to find my courage in you, no matter my circumstances. Help to me set aside all fear and doubt. Lord, …
Show compassion.
In the Gospels, Jesus shows Himself to be sensitive to the needs of people who are in search of Him. He just cannot remain indifferent to the needs of those he meets on the way. If people are to meet Jesus through us we must show them the same compassion Jesus did.
Sin
failing to live according to the deepest demands of truth and love.
Peace
The more unselfish the love we show to others, the more easily peace can be made with God and with man.
Job 7:1
“human beings have a hard service on earth” I don’t pray that my difficulties go away. I pray for increased faith to deal with them.
The Example of God
God, who is all powerful, is not all controlling. Perhaps the control freak in each of us should follow His example.
Send Help
“Lord, help me recognize all the goodness and knowledge that you have already given me. Help me use these gifts to grow into the person that you want me to become. Thy will be done.”