Lover of all lives

Monday, January 18, 2016 (5:49 a.m.)

Most Dear and Blessed God,

You are the Holiest of Holies, the Lover of all lives. Thank You God. Mm, yes. Thank You.

Recognizing You as the Lover of all lives led me to read a sermon by Melvin Amos. “God is Light, God is Love, & God is Life” discusses Your Truth found in 1 John 1:9-5:12. How truly blessed we are to be loved by such an incredibly loving God. Thank You Father. Bless You. Praise You.

This particular Baptist lay minister encourages readers to “not make assumptions on God. Let's learn about Him in His Word.” Blessed Father, thank You that we indeed have this opportunity. Mr. Amos goes on to say, “when we begin to recognize Him, we can begin to see Him more clearly.”

Holy God, here I ask You to teach me to recognize You in myself, in others, in circumstances. This sermon goes on to remind us that “GOD IS LOVE!!!!” And that we have become Your children. In so doing, “it is indeed proper that we begin to copy Him.”

Mr. Amos points out the importance of 'showing one another God's love.' He adds, “Hating one another is not God's plan or intentions for anyone. The only hate that should be in us is the hate towards sin.” Oh Blessed Father, thank You.

Thank You that YOU provide the means for us to love, act and react through Your love for each of us. Mr. Amos tells us, “We cannot profess to represent God here on earth, yet be totally rude. That is not the work of God!!”

You, the Lover of all lives, exemplified Your great and powerful love through Jesus when he “made sure that everyone He came across was loved. This was true in His encounters with prostitutes, and lying tax collectors alike.”

I want to live as You would have me live. Love as You would have me love. This I ask in Your most dear and holy name. Thank You Father. I love You. Amen.

(344 words ~ 7:23 a.m.)