The morning opens with a gentle acknowledgment of Monday's unique challenges for churchgoers, setting a tone of compassionate understanding from the start. Today's focus centers on arguably the most fundamental attribute of God's character—His perfect, unconditional love—examining how this divine quality manifests in our lives and relationships.

Drawing from 1 John 4:7-10, we explore the profound truth that "God is love," unpacking how this love transcends human limitations by being simultaneously universal yet deeply personal. It's a love so vast it encompasses the entire world, yet intimate enough to embrace each of us individually. This paradoxical nature of God's love serves as the foundation for our spiritual growth and relational healing.

The heart of our prayer time addresses the obstacles that prevent us from loving others as God loves us. We confront our tendency to write people off when they disappoint us, examining how fear, past trauma, and self-protection can hinder our ability to extend grace. Instead of following the world's "cancel culture," we're challenged to create spaces where reconciliation flourishes and imperfect people feel accepted while still growing. This doesn't mean enabling harmful behavior, but rather viewing others through the compassionate lens of spiritual development.

We also explore the transformative power of perfect love casting out fear. When we fully grasp God's love for us, we can approach relationships with confidence rather than anxiety, knowing the Holy Spirit guides and protects us. This spiritual security allows us to love boldly, apologize sincerely, and create church environments where newcomers immediately feel like family. In these sacred spaces, love becomes our defining characteristic—just as it defines the very nature of God.

Ready to experience this kind of transformative love in your life? Join us each morning for prayer as we continue exploring the attributes of God that renew our minds and reshape our hearts. Share how today's message impacted you and let us know which divine attribute you'd like us to explore next!

Join us LIVE for Morning Prayer at 6 am EST Monday-Friday or Wednesday Night Prayer at 7 PM EST. Prayer Warriors from the US dial 1 727-731-9243. International Prayer Warriors dial 1 267-807-9601 if prompted the access code is 252337. Send prayer requests to jbaymon@healing-word.org or leave a message on the website www.healing-word.org

Join us Live for 6 AM EST prayer Monday-Friday and Wednesday Nights at 7 PM EST (727) 731-9243. International number 1 267-807-9601 if prompted the access code is 252337. Send prayer requests to jbaymon@healing-word.org or leave a message on our website www.healing-word.org