“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.”
—Matthew 7:12 (NLT)
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help me to prove my love for You, by loving others in the same way that I would want to be loved—in the same way that I have been loved by You.
Help me to see that how I want others to treat me goes far beyond merely wanting them to refrain from hurting me. Help me to recognize how much I desire to be truly seen and not ignored, heard and well understood, and sincerely loved despite all my failures and shortcomings—as evidenced by what others say to me and about me, and by their actions toward me.
Then, help me always look for opportunities to actively do those good things for others, just as I would want them to do for me—with the pure motive of a sincere heart that wants what You want for all Your children.
Just as You have poured over me Your immeasurable love, according to Your patience, compassion, kindness, goodness, gentleness, mercy, and grace, let me pour out all these things on others—as You empower me by Your Spirit to fulfill the law of Christ.
Help me to prove my love for You, by loving others in the same way that I would want to be loved—in the same way that I have been loved by You.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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