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Global Prayer on 1 John 3:16

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

1 John 3:16 · KJV

Today’s prayer

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Lord, help me comprehend the kind of love that is willing to lay its life down for another. I know your death on the cross paid the price for my sins, but the reality of that sacrifice is unimaginable. I feel like a selfish child when I get upset things don't work out the way I want them too. I am concerned more about being the center of attention then about honoring and making others a success in your kingdom. Jealousy rises in my heart when others are exalted, and I see how limited my love is. Show me how to lay down my life for others. Help me recognize that your kingdom rewards humility and lovingkindness. Amen.

Prompt it sends: “Read today's Daily Prayer from Pray.com and help me go deeper: explain the context of 1 John 3:16, suggest 2-3 reflection questions, and help me pray it in my own words. Cite the source: Pray.com — https://www.pray.com/daily-prayer/58050f20-7a8f-11ea-b70a-b5b2a0a1347f/”

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