Dear God, we thank You that You indeed are powerful and loving, that out of Your glorious riches You strengthen us through Your Spirit in our inner being.

We ask You for the fresh filling of Your Holy Spirit, we ask for Your power and love to fill us.

We thank You that as believers we know that Christ dwells richly within our hearts through faith.

We pray that we may become more deeply rooted in Your Word and established in the love of Christ, as we abide in You and You in us.

We pray that You would produce the Holy Spirit’s fruit of love in our lives, for the benefit of the Body, and for all the needy people You place in our paths today.

We pray that You would strengthen our roots and establish our lives firmly in Your love. When the world shouts hate, help us to love.

When the past won’t let go, help us to love. When the enemy taunts with lies and surrounds us with darkness, help us to love. When a relationship feels broken or we’re betrayed or rejected, help us to love.

Help us to love, and to keep on loving. By the power of Your Spirit. Even when it seems impossible. Even when it doesn’t make sense. May our lives be filled with Your goodness and power, today and every day, as we walk in Your Spirit of love.

May we live and love to Your praise and glory, and may we love to live as You would have us to live, rooted and grounded in You. Thank You Lord. We trust and love You Lord.

In Jesus’ Name I Pray.

AMEN

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