Dec.26, 2013

2 John 1:   ⁶ And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

John is writing to a woman.  That woman could be me.  I need God's guidance from the time I awake, like I noted in the Psalms reading for today.  And God's command is clear, "Love one another."

It is awkward for me this morning.  I have been awake for a while, but I am avoiding contact until everyone is awake, and the house is full of activity and noise.  I do not want things to go badly, and I am afraid of confrontation. I will need to coat everything in God's love to make this day work.

Prayer:  Lord, I am trying to follow Your commands.  I do not trust myself to make this day a kind and loving one.  I am waiting for the other shoe to drop.  Please give me peace and the ability to listen without judgment.  Guide my words and actions to be those You would want from me.  Grant me patience and loving feelings.
Amen