Conduit of God’s Love

By nurturing a personal relationship with God—through prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth—I open my heart to receive the fullness of His love. In doing so, I become a vessel, a conduit through which God’s love flows into the world. This is the essence of my purpose on earth.

To truly love others, I must first love myself. I am created in the image of God—and God is love. Without self-love, authentic love for others is hindered. This sacred love of self is cultivated through self-care, forgiveness, and acceptance. Loving myself is an act of gratitude, a recognition of the divine gifts God has placed within me.

With a heart filled by God's love and a spirit grounded in self-love, I am called to reflect that love outward. I do this through acts of compassion, service, and a willingness to walk alongside others in their struggles. In bearing one another’s burdens, I fulfill my calling—to be a living reflection of God’s love in the world.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
I come to You with an open heart, longing to grow closer to You each day. Through prayer, reflection, and quiet moments in Your presence, help me deepen my relationship with You. Fill me with Your boundless love until it overflows within me.

Let me be a vessel for Your love—pure, steady, and strong. May Your love define my purpose and guide my every step.

Teach me to love myself as You love me. Remind me that I am made in Your image, and that to cherish who I am is to honor You. Help me to forgive myself, to care for my body and spirit, and to accept the person You created with gratitude and grace.

And as I grow in this love, Lord, let it pour out to those around me. Give me the strength to serve others with compassion, to bear their burdens with gentleness, and to show kindness even when it’s hard. May my life mirror Your love—selfless, healing, and true.

Make me, O God, a conduit of Your divine love in a world that so desperately needs it.

Amen.

Dave Weber