The Sovereign Love of God

K ingdomtide : R emembering the S aints , E xalting the K ing

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Departing to Serve

Benediction Almighty and everlasting God, Who does enkindle the flame of Thy love in the hearts of the Saints, grant to our minds the same faith and power of love; that as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their examples; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

~ Gothic Missal, A.D. 1680 (Fox, p. 235)

Affirmation for the Day Sunday: The Lord God is one God, who commands all to love him with the whole heart, mind, soul, and strength. Monday (All Saints Day): Come, Lord Jesus Christ, and receive your Bride, the Church, that we may forever dwell with you, our Savior and King. Tuesday: God commands that his command be upon our hearts, and diligently taught to our children. Wednesday: God commands that his Word be constantly upon our minds, tongues, and attention. Thursday: The greatest commandment, and its corollary, the “second like it,” summarizes the entire moral demands of the Scriptures. Friday: We should measure all things spiritual by how they help us to love God in a way that honors him. Saturday: One cannot love God without loving one’s neighbor as well. Pray without Ceasing – Flash Prayer for the Day Teach us, Holy Spirit of God, how to love God with all of our hearts, minds, souls, and strength, and our neighbors as ourselves.