1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Now may God our Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you.  And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,  so that your hearts are strengthened in holiness to be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Lord God, today let love take root in our hearts just as Paul prayed here for the church at Thessalonica. Let compassion, mercy, and everything we say be saturated with love! Help us remember to rely upon You Lord, for it is You that strengthens our hearts, it is You who works in the hearts of those who hear our words, it is You Lord who is always faithful! Lord God, let the love you have shown us in Christ spring forth from our lives always, that it would change everything. Let Your love change the way we see the world, ourselves, our families, friends, strangers, and neighbors.