Today we are sharing a few prompts to encourage you during your personal spiritual time. We hope this collection will inspire you to be kind to yourself and others as you move through your week and head into the weekend.

Scripture
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony (Colossians 3:14).

Journal reflection
1. What does it mean to “clothe yourself with love”?

2. How do you experience God’s love in your daily life? How might you become more aware of that presence?

Prayer From Bread for the Day
God of grace and mercy, help us open our hearts, reconciling with those we are in any conflict with. Remind us that since you loved us first, we are also called to love one another.

Hymn From Bread for the Day
“Allelujah! Voices Raise” (ELW 828)

Affirmation
I choose love as the foundation of my actions, knowing that love creates unity in my relationships and community.

Kelly Mason
Kelly Mason is a content strategist for the ELCA. She is also an ELCA coach and currently resides in the Midwest.

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