1 John 4:9–10
9: In this, the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.
10:In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Gracious God, from love we are made and to love we shall return.
May our love for one another kindle flames of joy and hope. May the light and warmth of your grace inspire us to follow the Way of Jesus Christ and serve you in your Kingdom, now and forever, Amen.