[Jesus prayed] "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."
John 17:24
Wow, what an unbelievable collection of truth and promise! We are a gift from the Father to Jesus. Jesus wants us to be with him in the glorious presence of God. Jesus wants us to see his glory and experience it. Jesus has been loved by the Father from before the Creation. Think about these truths. I need to ask God for understanding so I can see how powerfully these reveal my importance to him. I dream of the day I will share in God's glory as one of his children! (cf. 1 Jn. 3:1-3)
Let me live the life based on the view God has of me.
Lord, forgive me for the mundane and earthly view that I have of myself and other people. Through your Spirit, stir in me a more profound appreciation of Jesus' disciples and how much each of us means to you. Please empower me to be more patient, tolerant, forgiving, and respectful of my Christian brothers' and sisters' imperfections as I acknowledge my own imperfections. I long for the day that we are united in perfection before your holy throne of grace as I wait on the Adventure in Middle Grove
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