Increasing and Abounding Love
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Paul prays that the Thessalonians' love would increase and abound toward one another and all people.
Love is not static—it should grow and overflow increasingly. The Lord causes this increase, expanding our capacity to love both fellow believers and all people. This prayer recognizes that abundant love comes from the Lord's work in our hearts.
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Ask the Lord to increase your love today—to make it abound more and more toward everyone you encounter.
Prayer
Lord, make my love increase and overflow for others. Expand my heart's capacity to love as You love, abundantly and generously. Amen.
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