Lord God, help me love as you love ...

 
Leviticus 19: 1-18

To love one’s neighbour is not simple. Left to my own devices I quickly fall into self-centred and unforgiving thoughts words and actions, that lead to complex he said – I said scenarios and a mixed bag of emotions. But when I look to the Lord, take time to notice how he deals so mercifully with me and then mirror his actions and words, I find myself being more gentle, more forgiving, more kind and less judgemental. In the end, when I let the Holy Spirit lead me, I have untold peace as I align my behaviour with his. Lord God, help me love as you love. 

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)
 
Prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can’t imagine.
Kathleen Norris                                                                            
 
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