tonyhagelgans

“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7 Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for the truth that out of the heart the mouth speaks. Thank You for the wisdom that any hate, grudge, revenge, or anger in someone’s heart will present itself in someone’s speech. Thank You for reinforcing that we are to love the Father with all of our heart, mind, and soul, and our neighbor as ourselves. As our heart, mind, and soul are created...

“All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them.” 1 John 3:24 Dear Father God, Thank You for bestowing Your Spirit through Your Son, Jesus Christ, so that as we abide in Him, He abides in us; the more I am in Him, the more He is in me; the more He is in me, the more I am in Him; an unbreakable bond. Thank You for how when we abide in You more, we can hear Your voice; the Good Shepherd calling His sheep. In the chaos and noise of the present world, use me as an example of...

“and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him.” 1 John 3:22 Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your steadfastness and omnipresence. Thank You for being such a good Father. Thank You for Your commandment to believe in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another. Thank You for answering every prayer. Thank You for the gift of surrender, living with Jesus as our Lord, not just with words, but with our hearts and actions. Thank...