Father, I thank You for the love You place in our hearts, teaching us about it through our mothers, fathers, family, and friends—allowing us to experience Your unconditional love time and time again. As it is written: “Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Though she may forget, I will not forget you” (Isaiah 49:15). Even when human love fails, Your love remains constant.
I remember Mary, who stayed by Jesus’ side until the end, even through the pain of the cross. May I learn from her to love faithfully, even in difficult moments.
Lord, teach me to love with the qualities found in maternal love: patience, tenderness, and perseverance. May I care for those You have placed in my life, offering support and compassion—even without recognition. May my love be freely given, with no need for explanations or expectations in return. I want to serve for the joy of giving, not for any kind of reward.
Help me to recognize and honor the love I’ve received from my mother and from all the maternal and paternal figures who have supported me. May I never forget to express gratitude and value the love that has shaped my life and continues to transform me each day.
Lastly, I ask that You equip me to be a reflection of Your love in the lives of others, especially those in need of care and comfort. May Your Spirit guide me to love deeply, just as a mother loves her child, and just as You love me. Amen.
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