Paul shares his heart’s desire for the Philippian believers when he tells them how he prays for them (Phil. 1.9-11). I’ve written the following poem to help us remember what God-glorifying love looks like. Pending the discovery of a suitable melody, I hope that this could be used as a hymn text.

A love abounding in me, Growing more and more each day, With knowledge and discernment Grant to me, O Lord, I pray. Choosing things that matter most, That are honest, just and true, To give You praise, please give me A love that glorifies You.

A love abounding in me As I wait for Your great day, To keep me pure and blameless, Grant to me, O Lord, I pray. As I look upon Your face, Make me pure in all I do. To give You praise, please give me A love that glorifies You.

A love abounding in me, Bearing fruit in every way, The righteousness of Jesus, Grant to me, O Lord, I pray. As Your Son transforms my life With His glory shining through, To give You praise, please give me A love that glorifies You.

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