Now eagerly desire the greater gifts.

And yet I will show you the most excellent way.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.

But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

Lord God my Father,

You are provider and sustainer, your will is perfect. Bring me close and reveal your way in me so I may move only in your permission. Reveal the fruits of your spirit and make them strong in my desire to remove my limitations of understanding. Help me to Love as you do without my selfish desires. Help my life to encourage others to seek your way so your delight overwhelms our attitudes. Bring order to the chaos of our thoughts.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen