Love's Influence

Colossians 3:12-15 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Lord, I desire Your word to move past affecting me

and to begin infecting me;

infecting my heart, my body,

my spirit, my mind and my soul.

My body IS a holy temple, in which the Holy Spirit dwells,

given by You, and I am not my own.

I release offenses to You. I choose forgiveness,

just as you chose to forgive me.

I choose to practice Your love.

I choose to seek peace in ALL my relationships.

And I will allow Your peace,

which surpasses ALL comprehensions

to be the umpire and referee of my heart AND my emotions.

I will GUARD my witness and STAND.

In the name of Jesus,

Amen