Loving

February 4th – 1 John 4:19

Leave a Comment / Daily Devotional /

1 John 4:19

We are not born naturally loving and caring about others. Instead we enter this world selfish, sinful, and thinking about only ourselves. Love is a gift given and created by God who is love. And it is His amazing love, that awakens the love inside of us. A love we can only to show to others, because He first loved us. As we grasp the depth and magnitude of God’s unfailing love, a natural response emerges within us. To love Him in return Him with all of our heart, soul, and strength. And to show that love through our words, actions, obedience, and devotion to His will. Loving God in return isn’t just an obligation; it’s a joyful privilege. It’s a love that seeks intimacy with Him, yearning to dwell in His presence and abide in His love. As we respond to God’s love with love, our lives become a living testimony of His transformative power. One that draws others into a deeper relationship with Him. Let us, therefore, embrace the call to love God fervently. Knowing that He first loved us and continues to pour out His love upon us each day.

February 4th – 1 John 4:19 Read More »

July 19th – Proverbs 21:9

Leave a Comment / Daily Devotional /

Proverbs 21:9

“It is better to live in a corner of the roof than in a house shared with a contentious woman”

I remember watching an episode of Dr. Phil where a couple were arguing back and forth. Finally after hearing a laundry list of complaints from the wife, Dr. Phil looked at her and asked, “Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?” Throughout Proverbs Solomon warns about women he calls contentious or quarrelsome. And when we read what he says, we as women may feel a bit indignant. After all what’s wrong with being a women with an opinion and not afraid to defend it? But it’s important to know that never does Solomon say that women should be seen and not heard. That we shouldn’t speak our minds, or share our feelings. His point is this. Often times the problem doesn’t lie in the message, but rather the delivery. For nothing makes people shut down faster than approaching them in an argumentative, contentious, or quarrelsome way. Instead we should seek ways to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully. Gently and lovingly fostering an environment of understanding and compromise.

July 19th – Proverbs 21:9 Read More »