John 15:3

Divine Creator, source of all wisdom and love, we gather before You at this new dawn, seeking inspiration and guidance for the day ahead.

May Your words, O Lord, resonate in our hearts as we remember the teaching of Jesus recorded in John 15:3. He told us, 'You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.'

In this time of reflection and communion, we ask that Your word purify and strengthen us, enabling us to face the challenges and blessings this day will bring. May it penetrate our thoughts, words, and actions, molding us into the image of Your grace and love.

Give us discernment to understand and apply the teachings of Jesus in our daily lives. May we be instruments of peace, compassion, and kindness in the world around us, reflecting Your light in the midst of darkness.

Strengthen us, O God, so that we may remain steadfast in faith, even in the face of adversity. Enable us to love and forgive as Jesus taught us, so that we may witness Your transforming love in our interactions with others.

May Your Holy Spirit guide and inspire us throughout this day, empowering us to live according to Your will and fulfill the purpose You have for each of us. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we pray.

Amen.

John 15:3 is part of Jesus’ discourse to His disciples during the Last Supper. He uses the metaphor of the vine to teach about the importance of intimate connection with Him. In this particular passage, Jesus speaks about the cleansing that occurs through His word. It teaches that God’s word has the power to cleanse and sanctify us, transforming us into His likeness. Therefore, this prayer is based on the idea that God’s word is a source of spiritual purification and renewal, preparing us to live according to His will in our daily lives.