Scripture Reading
Ephesians 4:15
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
Reflection
Truth without love wounds; love without truth deceives. The Christian calling is to hold both simultaneously — to say hard things gently, to confront with care, to refuse to use honesty as a weapon. This posture is not a compromise between the two but a more demanding form of both.
Prayer for Today
Dear Lord, I pray for your help and guidance to restore the relationship that has just ended. He/she is the love of my life and my dear friend. The relationship ended so badly, and we are not speaking to each other at the moment. Even though he/she did many wrongs to me, I chose to forgive him/her. I pray that you may let his/her heart forgive what I did to him/her. Dear Lord, I pray that you may grant me the happiness that I truly deserve by letting my love come back to me.
Amen.