A prayer for cultivating love that rejoices with the truth

Lord, as I reflect on your word, your promise in Hebrews 6:10 echoes in my heart: "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them." Sometimes, in the quiet moments, I wonder if my efforts truly matter. Do the small acts of kindness, the times I’ve gone the extra mile, the love I try to show, even when it's difficult, truly register with you? Do they get lost in the busyness of the world, or perhaps forgotten in the grand sweep of your divine plan? But your word assures me that you see. You are not unjust. You do not overlook the labour of love. You remember the sacrifices made, the patience shown, the hands extended in service to your people, because in helping them, I am, in essence, showing love to you. Lord, I confess, there are times when weariness sets in, or when my efforts seem to yield little immediate fruit. In those moments, help me to recall this truth: that my work, offered in love, is never in vain. Help me to trust that you are honouring it, even when I cannot see the full picture. Strengthen my resolve to continue serving, to keep extending love and help to those you place in my path, knowing that each act, no matter how small, is a testament to my devotion to you, and is held securely in your perfect memory. Lord, help me to live with the assurance that my faithfulness is seen and valued by you, so that I may press on with joy and perseverance. Amen.