Father, we ask that you help us understand your word through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and open our hearts and minds so that we may incorporate your word and will into our lives for your glory.

– Amen

“I love you people with a love that will last forever. That is why I have continued showing you kindness” (Jeremiah 31:3)

“Because of his love and kindness, he saved them” (Isaiah 63:9)

“Brothers and sisters, whom the Lord loves, God chose you from the beginning to be saved. So we must always thank God for you. You are saved by the spirit that makes you holy and by your faith in the truth. (3 Thessalonians 1:13)