tonyhagelgans

“If we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.” 1 John 4:12 Dear Father God, Thank You for creating us and providing us witha specially designed heart fully capable of a love that knows no bounds; built to love You completely, and because of that, able to extend that love to others rather easily, as that heart was built by You to do such a thing; to love others. We love, because You loved us first. With such love, why would I ever fear? Father God, grant me the...

“God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.” 1 John 4:9 Dear Father God, Thank You for loving us so much. Thank You for Jesus, Your Only Son, our gift, our atoning sacrifice. Grant that since You love us so much, we love one another. Grant that more allow Jesus to abide in them, casting out the evil one who loves hate and division, chaos over peace. Thank You for how when Jesus abides in us, and we love one another,...

“Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:8 Dear Father God, Thank You for loving me so much that in Your plan for creation You put me right here, right now. Thank You for loving me that much and always being so, so good to me. Thank You for Your patience and mercy for a sinner like me. Thank You for loving me so much that You sent Your Only Son, Jesus the Christ, so that I might live through Him. My atoning sacrifice. Grant me a clean, undivided heart. Grant that I...