Personal Prayer
Praise God for his jealousy toward you (Zech. 8:1-3; Ex. 20:5-6) that roots out rivals for your love or unfaithfulness on your part. Thank God for such love that will not let you go. Confess times at which you have not given God your undivided love and allegiance. Commit yourself to being exclusively devoted to him. Ask God to give you an undivided heart and life for him.
For Your Family and Friends
Pray that your family will willingly demonstrate undivided love for God with open enthusiasm and deep commitment. Ask God to surround your household with an intimate sense of his presence.
For the Church
Pray for your church to be filled with the fires of first-love devotion (Rev. 2:4-5). Ask that your corporate worship will serve to deepen this love.
For the Kingdom
Pray that the Father will convince the world of his love through the unity of Christians with God and one another (Jn. 17:20-23). Ask that barriers to unity be removed.
For People to Know Jesus
Pray that God’s Spirit will convince your neighbors or coworkers that his love is for them. Ask him to use you in the process, showing you specific ways to put love into action.