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Love That Comes from God 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Leviticus 4–6 New Testament: Mark 13 💡 Devotional Thought: All true love begins with God. Our ability to love others flows from experiencing His love first. God’s love is sacrificial, faithful, and unconditional. When we receive His love deeply, it transforms how we treat people — with patience, forgiveness, and generosity. Love is not merely emotion but action rooted in God’s character. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with Christlike love. Men & Ladies: Show love through actions and words. Youth & Children: Practice kindness and forgiveness daily. 🤔 Reflection: How am I expressing God’s love today? 💭 Take Away: We love because God loved us first. 🙏 Prayer: God of love, fill our hearts with Your love so fully that it overflows to others. Teac...

Love One Another 🌱 Devotional for Youth Scripture: “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” — John 13:34 Devotional Thought: Jesus sets the standard for love—selfless, forgiving, and unconditional. Loving others isn’t always easy, but it’s a powerful testimony of faith. Love reflects Jesus more than words ever could. Reflection Questions: Who do you struggle to love? How can you show Christ-like love today? Takeaways: ➡️ Love is a command, not a suggestion. ➡️ Loving others shows Jesus to the world. Prayer: Lord, help me love others as You love me. Teach me patience, kindness, and forgiveness. Amen. Hashtags: #John13v34, #LoveOneAnother, #ChristLikeLove, #YouthDevotional,

Serving with Humility 👔 Devotional for Fathers (Breadwinners & Leaders at Home) Verse: “For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve.” – Mark 10:45 Reflection: True leadership is service. Jesus—King of Kings—washed feet and sacrificed His life. As fathers, we lead not by demanding, but by serving—through hard work, patient listening, and humble love. Your quiet service at home reflects Christ more than any title. Reflection Question: Do I serve my family out of love, or do I expect to be served? Takeaways / Things to Do: Do one act of service today without seeking recognition. Lead by example—serve before you speak. Teach your children that real strength is humble. Prayer: Jesus, help me serve my family the way You served us. Let humility be my strength and love my motive. Amen. Hashtags: #Mark10v45, #ServantLeadership, #LeadByServing, #ChristlikeLove, #MensDevotional,

Walking in Love 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” — Ephesians 5:2 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Isaiah 52–54 New Testament: Galatians 3 💡 Devotional Thought: Love is not just a feeling but a lifestyle. Jesus showed love by giving His life for us, and we are called to walk daily in that same love. Love transforms how leaders guide, how families live together, and how youth and children treat one another. Walking in love means choosing forgiveness, patience, and kindness even when it’s hard. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with compassion and gentleness. Men & Ladies: Practice love in words and actions within your homes. Youth & Children: Be kind to classmates, siblings, and friends—even when it’s difficult. 🤔 Reflection: How can I show Christlike love to someone ...