Call to Gather, Pray, and Worship God
Ephesians 6:23-24
Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Pondering Point
Peace is a regular concept in biblical blessings, but the phrase “love with faith” is rather unusual. The hope is for a love infused “with faith” or by faith, as opposed to a love without faith. Finish with this prayer:
Prayer
Father God, this kind of blessed love, one that cannot be had without faith in You – this I want Lord – for me, for (friend A) and (friend B), (family A) and (family B) (include others).
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.