The Lord declared his covenant to you, which he commanded you to do -- the Ten Commandments -- and wrote them on two stone tablets. ~ Deuteronomy 4:13 (CEB)
This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. ~ John 15:12 (NLT)
Frankly, God, I don't like being told what to do. But you know that. And you have given us your instructions for our own good. Help me to take your commandments seriously. Please be gentle with me when I forget or intentionally ignore your word. Correct me but do it out of love -- the same love you have called us to exhibit. I am set on following your instructions. Amen.