tonyhagelgans

“As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.” John 15:9 Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for loving us so much, especially in our brokenness. Thank You for breaking every chain and every grip that Satan keeps on us, for through You we can do all things in Your power. Thank You for the peace and joy we find when we abide in You and remain in Your Presence. Grant me eyes to see others as they were created and to love them as You love them, knowing that Satan wants to devour...

“My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” John 15:8 Dear Lord Jesus, I consecrate myself to Your Sacred Heart; abiding in You always, living with You as the vine, for without You I cannot bear good fruit. Lord, I will carry my cross and die to self as “whoever finds his life will lose it.” As I attach to the vine, I learn, “and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Thank You for how we find our lives as we abide in You, growing in...

“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for how we are pruned in order to do greater things; Thank You for always making a way. Forgive us for when we miss it, often because of fear, greed, conceit, business, and comfort. Grant that I sufficiently empty myself so that I can hear Your voice, recognize Your messengers, and see Your plan at work; alleluia! Grant that I honor You with my effort...