7 Prayers That Work

Dear Lord, Nobody deserves your love. Not me. Not anybody else. Your love surpasses all comprehension . So who am I to pick and choose who I'm kind to? Whom to include? Whom to protect and cherish? Whom to elevate and encourage? Everyone is loved by God as much as I am, no matter how good or bad they are, no matter what they've done or what they know. Loved completely because Jesus died for them, even in their sin, just like he died for me in my sin. Lord, I want to show love without reservation or judgment. Convict me, forgive me, release me to the world to reflect your love. Thank you ! You are amazing. In Jesus' powerful name, Amen. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” ( John 13:34-35 )

Oh, Lord, You are a God of love. I want to love you more every day. I want to extend your love to others, no matter who they are, what they've done, or how they feel about you and other people. Help me to love people the way you do. Keep me from criticism, judgment, presuppositions, assumptions, stereotyping, prejudice, demonizing, hating. Oh, Lord, convict us of our hate . Whether we think it, speak it, advocate it, or act on it. Lord, eradicate our hatred for one another, on all sides, for any reason. Wreck us with compassion, empathy, understanding, hope, and love. If we feel angry, help us lean in and give. If we feel confused , hell us lean in and learn. If we feel defeated , help us lean in and persevere. If we feel vengeful , help us lean in and fight with righteousness. If we feel grieved , help us to lean in and find comfort . You alone have the power to change lives, make lives matter, give life, renew life. But please,...