JOY

Dear Lord,

Thank you for reminding me of the phrase:

To experience true JOY, put:

J= Jesus first
O= Others next
Y= Yourself last

Today's sermon about Mark 12:28-31 reminded me of how I truly need to love You with everything that I am, and that I need to love others as I love myself. This is so hard at times, Lord! My selfish ambition seeks for improving my life, and my situation. God, thank you for beginning to reveal to me areas in which I can truly love You and love others. I pray that over the next few weeks that You will continue to reveal to me my 'crumbs', as well as my areas of unforgiveness. Help me to see the world through "God-colored lenses" and identify areas in which I can truly serve others.

Thank you for my church, and the family You're building there. I love You!

Love,
~Justin