“Above all, maintain constant love for another, since love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8

Lord Jesus, the community of the church is such an important one and so valuable to me. The community of the church is there to tell me about my Savior Jesus. She is there to correct me when I sin and to comfort me when I repent. She is there to tell me of God’s love and to guide me to live for him. The church is there to sing with me, to cry with me, to pray with me, yes, even to pray for me. Your church exists to encourage me and to spur me on to live for you. Your church is a safe haven in this world that hates you and hates us. Lord Jesus, by faith I am a member of this church. Help me to love like you love me. Help me to correct my brothers and sisters in faith when they stumble into sin. Help me to comfort and assure them of your love and forgiveness when they return. Help me to hold them up to you in prayer and to hold them up in life with the arms of love. We’re walking in faith and life together toward heaven. Help us to keep on loving each other as we walk together in faith and life. Amen.