In 1 Thes 3, Paul talks about the update he receives from Timothy about the Thessalonians' progress in their faith. The report from Timothy encouraged Paul, bringing good news of their faith and love. Paul says he has great joy in God's presence because of them. He prays, "may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people (continue to) grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. May He as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all His holy people." I pray this same prayer for our body of Christ today, that we would overflow in God's love and would actively and persistently look for opportunities to express and share His love, that our lives would be pleasing to Him when He returns.