A Poem: Jesus Said…
Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive. " God, give me the grace today to think, not of what I can get, but of what I can give. Jesus said, “When you give alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does." God, grant that what I give may be given without thought of praise or reward. Jesus said, "Judge not..." God, give me grace this day first to cast out the log from my own eye, before I regard the speck that is in my brother's eye. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Lord, let me show you my love by living this day in obedience to you through the power of Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "Ask and it will be given to you." Lord, let me ask boldly for your will to be done this day in and through my thoughts, words, and actions.
A Prayer: This New Day
Thank you, Lord, for this new day. For its gladness and brightness; for its open doors of possibility; for its hope of new beginnings. Today... Give me patience; Give me love; Give me self-control in my relationships; Give me sincerity in my speech; Give me diligence in the work you have given me to do. Grant me the grace to be worthy of Your name. Amen
A Passage: for Reflection this Week
“Jesus replied, 'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' [38] This is the first and greatest commandment. [39] A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'” -- Matthew 22:37-39 NLT