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A Prayer for Love to Overflow in Relationships | Your Daily Prayer

Contributing Writer
Updated Jul 08, 2025


In a world filled with misunderstanding, conflict, and busyness, relationships can become strained—even with those we love most. But the Bible reminds us that love isn’t something we must manufacture on our own. It’s something God grows in us—and through us. This daily prayer invites you to slow down and ask the Lord to fill your heart with a love that overflows—one that forgives quickly, listens with compassion, and reflects the kindness of Christ in every relationship. Heavenly Father, I come to You asking for love to rise within me—Your love, not my own. In my marriage, my friendships, my family, my community… Let love be the first response and the lasting legacy. Your Word in 1 Thessalonians 3:12 says You can make my love increase and overflow. So I ask You to do what I cannot: soften my heart, stretch my compassion, and open my eyes to the needs of others. Where there’s been division, bring unity. Where there’s been silence, bring understanding. Where there’s been hurt, bring healing. Fill me with the grace to love like You love—sacrificially, generously, faithfully. Let others see You through my words, my patience, my prayers, and my actions. Overflow, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Heidi Vegh is a writer, speaker, and ministry leader living in Western Washington. She is a remarried mother of four, navigating the blended family life after the loss of her first husband to cancer in 2013. She longs to use her writing as a way to encourage others who have experienced loss and guide them on the road to healing. She contributes to her blog found at www.mrsheidivegh.com , sharing stories and devotionals of faith stemming from her loss and healing, mothering, and her blended and complex family. She graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in Creative Writing and English and is working on her first book. Heidi is the Women’s Ministry Director at her local church and has a deep heart for sharing Jesus with women and encouraging them in their faith walk. When she is not writing, she loves to travel, read, craft, and experiment in the kitchen. Visit her Facebook and Instagram (@mrsheidivegh) to learn more.

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