1 Thessalonians 3:9-13How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith.
Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Reflection
This is a picture of my Mom who died on June 22nd of this year, my daughter Stephanie and my grandchildren Bubs (face hidden by Kaiya's hair) and Kaiya, who live in Texas.
How we love to see one another and have fellowship. When we are apart and communication is only by letter, email, skype or telephone; we can communicate, but there is something missing in that personal contact in person. So, we pray for those we are away from and hold them before God for their well being. But there is still that desire for face to face contact.
So since we love one another, our focus in prayer turns to the coming of Jesus. We look forward to this day and we encourage fellow believers to stand strong in faith. We encourage those who do not believe to turn and see and accept the love Jesus freely offers. But, just think... as we wait in anticipation of seeing one another face to face how awesome that day will be when we see Jesus face to face.
Prayer
Lord, as I wait in hope to see those I love face to face, I look forward to seeing you come again. Come Lord Jesus come... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen
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