Read:
May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love.
~Jude 1:2
Consider:
God gives us the things He wants us to give to others. His blessings flow through us to those in need. In the past, I’ve thought about this only in terms of financial blessings, but it is true of all of God’s blessings. God blesses me with His mercy, peace and love. They should also flow through me to others.
I think that is why Jude prays that God will give us “more and more”. Receiving God’s mercy, peace and love is not just for this moment, rather it is for every moment. Offering God’s mercy, peace and love to others is also not a one time occurrence, rather a continual giving as we dwell in Christ Jesus.
Breathe:
Breathe in His love…exhale all your struggles…
Think about the ways God extends His blessings of mercy, peace and love to you. As you go through your day today allow His blessings to flow through you to those around you.
Pray:
Heavenly Father~I don’t want your mercy, peace and love to stop with me. I need your renewal of them every moment of every day. Help me as I extend Your mercy, peace and love to those I encounter each day. Give me Your mercy for my husband, my family, my friends, and my co-workers when I start becoming frustrated with them. Help me show Your love for them by being a woman of peace. This is only possible as I accept Your gifts of mercy, peace and love in my life. Thank you for Your beautiful gifts to me…