Joy, Hope, and Love

Heavenly Father,

Fill me with hope. In my diseased mind, I often look at hope as a bad thing that prevents contentment. Correct the errors in my thinking. Help me see hope as a gift from you that motivates me to move toward you. May the object of my hope always be you and your promises. Fill me with joy. I know that you do not promise happiness all the time, but in you is eternal joy. Let me embrace the fun times that you bestow. Sustain me through the hard times and let me find joy in your presence even then. Fill me with love. You are love, so fill me with yourself. I need an abundance of love to fulfill the two great commandments. Empower me to love you above all worldly things. Inspire me to love all of the image-bearers you have placed around me. I thank you that you are faithful to all of your promises.

In the name of your incarnate Word. Amen.