A Prayer to Grow in Selfless Love

Jesus, my heart is consumed and infatuated with the prospect of loving You. I desire to be worthy of Your love but know that my worthiness does not stem from my duties, obligations, or successes. Remind me that my inherent value was given to me by You when I was created and is found in Your ceaseless, ever-present love for me. Keep my heart fixated on Your intentions for me and away from the rotten vices of pride and perfectionism in my life. Let the fruits of my flawed humanity be transformed by Your grace to exude Your goodness in all I do. Never let me fail to love You with all my heart, but not fall into despair when I cannot fulfill my lofty expectations. Amen.

Author Bio: Kateri Estano is a recent graduate of Salem State University with a B.A. in English and a concentration in Professional Writing, living in Peabody, Massachusetts. Besides spending time with and preparing to marry her fiancé in July 2023, she enjoys knitting, baking, hanging out with friends, traveling, and adoration. An avid writer since high school, she has recently felt called to share her poetry and writing beyond her computer files. She enjoys composing pieces about God's love for His creation and her relationship with Him. She hopes that her writing will help spread the message of God's intrinsic love to other women. You can find her on Instagram @katericampbel