The first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with everything in us—heart, soul, mind, and strength. As we focus on our relationship with Him, we are able to accept the changing circumstances of life with confidence and trust. He frees us to love others, and we find true community and contentment in knowing that our lives are in His hands.
I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.—Ps. 34:1-2 NLT
Prayer: Lord, our hope and confidence come from who You are, not from anything this world offers us. Let thoughts of You—Your character, Your promises, Your greatness—shape our values and behavior. Guard us from the temptation to trust anyone or anything other than You. In the trustworthy name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen.
