Praying the Scriptures
Friday Morning Prayer
February 14, 2025
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. (Romans 5:1-5)
Gracious and loving God,
As the morning sun rises over the Florida Mountains, casting golden hues upon the desert floor, I lift my heart in gratitude for the peace You have given me through my Lord Jesus Christ. The crisp February air reminds me of the changing seasons, yet Your love remains steadfast, unfailing, and ever-present.
Today, as I step into the rhythm of this new day, I remember that love is not merely a fleeting sentiment but the foundation of my faith. Through Christ, You have poured Your love into my heart, a love that sustains me through trials, strengthens me in perseverance, and shapes my character to reflect Your glory. Even in suffering, I find hope, for I know that endurance produces character, and character leads to hope—a hope that does not disappoint, because Your Spirit has filled me with divine love.
As the world pauses this month to celebrate love, let me be a reflection of Your perfect love. Let my words be gentle, my actions be kind, and my heart be open to those who long to know Your grace. Teach me to love as You love—sacrificially, patiently, and without condition.
Bless those I hold dear, my family, my friends, my church, and those I encounter today. May my life be a testament to the love that surpasses all understanding, a love rooted in faith and nourished by the hope I have in You.
With a heart overflowing with gratitude, I offer this day to You. May I walk in peace, rejoice in hope, and serve in love, knowing that Your presence is with me now and always.
Amen.
May this prayer bring you peace and inspiration for the day ahead.
The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.
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