My faith has grown stronger since my son's death because God has shown me if we lean on Him and be patient, He will fight our battles and give us peace. So, do not worry about the enemy's plots against us because God is with us, and if we keep the faith, He will keep His promise. When we trust God, we learn how to trust others, not weak, but in an understanding way. Jesus knew Judas would betray Him, but because of the love Christ had for the Father, He was able to love and pray for Judas as he did for all the disciples. Our faith connects us to Jesus, and Jesus connects us to the Father, which connects us to each other.
Lord, today we will abandon the idea of perfection that focuses on outer appearance and focus on our character, integrity, and the things of the Spirit. Lord, help us be mindful of our imperfections, so we do not judge others for theirs. Lord, our goal is to be closer to You, so remove all that is not of You from our hearts, so everything else in our lives will fall into place. Thank You, Lord, for removing our self-righteousness and giving us the Fruit of love, kindness, and self-control. Lord, thank You for the Fruit of forgiveness, so we are set free to move forward and let You fight our battles. So, thank You for the people You put in our lives as a blessing, a lesson, and a season. Father, we thank You for peace, wisdom, knowledge, and the same inheritance as Your Son, even though we are not worthy. Lord, teach us to consult with You in all decisions we make, so we will take the best course of action and not lean on our own understanding. Lord, we will actively seek the lessons that adversity brings and glorify You before, during, and after the storm. Lord, help us become aware of the people, actions, and thoughts that contribute to our division and help us strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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