Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.

Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom

Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere,

But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,

Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.

He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her

In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself.

So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.

May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.