COMMANDMENTS

DEUTERONOMY 11:26-28 (NLT)
Look, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse! You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today. But you will be cursed if you reject the commands of the Lord your God and turn away from him and worship gods you have not known before.

JOHN 15:10 (MSG)
If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I’ve done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we continue to do what God has asked of us we'll end up basking in his love.

PRAYER
God, there is no end to your great love. But there are limits to our experience of it. And at times I don't feel very loved. But it's not your fault. I'm not very careful about doing what you've asked of me. I don't really love my neighbor with the same energy that I put into loving myself. I'm my own worst enemy. So I would not only ask for your forgiveness but also your intervention. Nurture your love in me so that I can continue to obey you. I want to be at home in your love. 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.