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TODAY’S WORD…

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Love is patient, love is kind.

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It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It does not dishonour others,

it is not self-seeking,

it is not easily angered,

it keeps no record of wrongs.

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Love does not delight in evil

but rejoices with the truth.

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It always protects, always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

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– 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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REFLECTION…

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These verses, from St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians,

do not require comment

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but deep reflection is due

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…as is prayer.

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PRAYER…

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Lord, this is my prayer, for today…and everyday…

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Lord, please make me patient and make me kind.

Remove from me all envy, boastfulness, and pride.

Let me never dishonour others, nor be self-seeking.

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Stop me, Lord, from being easily angered,

and from keeping record of the wrongs of others.

My Lord, I do not want to ever delight in evil

but to always rejoice with the truth.

Lord, help me to always protect, trust, hope and persevere.

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For this I sincerely pray, Lord, to love like You do.

Lord Jesus, make me more like You!

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