"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." (Matthew 10:37)
Love for your family is beautiful but it cannot come before your love for God. Out of your love for God comes your ability to love your family. The love you have for them is a direct reflection of the love you have for God.
Place God first. Love Him above all. Allow Him to fill you with His love and mercy so that you can then share His love and mercy with those around you and who are most dear to you. The more you love God and embrace His love for you the more fully and deeply you will be able to love your family members.
Prayer:
Lord, I want to love You above all else so that I am worthy of You. I want to share Your love for me with those who are dearest to me, my family and friends. Help me to open my heart to the fullness of Your love so that it will flow out from me and touch those I love. Amen.
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