speaking truth in love

 Monday, June 17, 2024 (6:45 a.m.)

Holy God,

There’s tension in our household. Help me please!

(7:32 a.m.)

Thank You Father. Thank You for the power of Your Word. “Speak truth in love.” Mm, yes. Lord God, I ask (Matthew 7:7) that Your Truth will ring loudly in and through our hearts, souls, minds and strengths (Mark 12:30-31) around here today.

Be the very core of our existence. “No prolonged infancies among us, please. We’ll not tolerate babes in the woods, small children who are easy prey for predators. God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love - like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love” (Ephesians 4:14-16 The Message).

Lord God, You are so good, gracious, glorious, great (Psalm 145:5-8) and we are created in Your image (Genesis 1:27). Do all You must in, with, by, through and for us that we will represent You well this day.

We love, need, trust and want You as absolute Lord of our lives. Thank You for who and all You are. Use us. Praise You. Amen.

(231 words ~ 8:30 a.m.)