Planting Seeds: A Prayer for Patience and Love
A Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to You with a humble heart, recognizing my own weaknesses. Lord, I know that You desire Your truth to be shared in love, not in anger or impatience. Please forgive me for the times I’ve allowed frustration to take over and for the moments when my words or actions didn’t reflect Your grace.
Help me to be slow to anger, quick to listen, and filled with compassion, especially when conversations about faith become difficult. Give me a heart of understanding toward those with differing opinions. Guide my words to be gentle and full of Your wisdom, reminding me that I am simply a vessel carrying Your Word—not my own.
Holy Spirit, work in all of our hearts. Let the truth of Your Word fall on fertile soil. Open eyes to see the beauty and truth of Jesus as the Suffering Servant, the One who bore our sins out of love and obedience to You. Lord, transform my heart so that my life becomes a living example of Your love, patience, and mercy.
Father, I place those I love in Your hands, trusting in Your perfect timing and plans. Remind me that it is not my job to change hearts, but to faithfully sow seeds of Your Word along my path. Changing hearts is the work of Your Spirit alone. Help me rest in the assurance that You are always at work, even when I cannot see it and even when I cannot feel it.
Thank You for Your mercy, Your grace, Your love, and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Strengthen me as I seek to share the gospel in a way that brings honor to You and reflects Your heart.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name I pray,
Amen + Amen!
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