LOVE

JOSHUA 23:11 (ABP)
Stay focused on loving GOD -- your God.

JOHN 14:23 (ABP)
Jesus answered, “Whoever loves me will live according to my instructions. In doing so they will experience the Father's love. Indeed, we'll move on in and set up house with them."

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Love God by living according to his instructions.

PRAYER
Good God, thank you for loving us even when we act so unloveable. I confess that I've thought and done some very ugly things. Forgive me. Keep the love light burning and alive in me -- even though I'm such a novice at love. I'm going to trust your guidance. Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.