Lord, thank you so much, Lord.

Yes, you are a good, good father.

And like a father, sometimes you need to talk to us,

and though we don't understand, you're so patient,

Lord, but you speak to us and you teach us,

and thank you for your grace, Lord.

Thank you for this message in first John would you speak to us and as we know you will Lord and I pray that we would receive what it is that you have about your

loving kindness and how it changes things. So thank you for

your word. We ask this in your mighty name Jesus we said. Amen and amen. Good morning and welcome.

You can be seated. I want to welcome you and those of you joining us online. We're so glad that you are on this special day, Mother's Day.

I want to start with just wishing all of you moms blessed Mother's Day today.

You know, if you really think about it, we couldn't have done it without you, literally.

Well, I know that's deeply profound, but it's true.

Actually though, on Mother's Day, I am also keenly aware of the many moms who would have been moms or used to have moms or it can be a hard day.

And I just want to say to you that the Lord knows.

God bless you.

God encourage you on this day that we celebrate as Mother's Day.

Well, we're currently going through 1 John.

Today's text will be verses 3 through 11 in chapter 2.

I'll go ahead and ask you to stand if you're able, if not where you're seated is fine,

but if you don't mind, you can stand to follow along with the reading

of God's word. I'll begin in verse three, where the apostle John now is continuing as he writes.

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