1 John 4:19 (08-19-09)

We love because he first loved us.

— 1 John 4:19 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We love others because God has first loved us. Our Heavenly Father taught us how to love in Jesus. Our Abba Father has given us security and confidence so we can love more fully. Our Holy and Almighty God loved us boldly and sacrificially so we could properly understand and define love. We are not the source of love; God is. We are not the great example of love; God is. We tend to be careful and share our love with only those with whom we want to share it: God's love is expansive and open to all. We love because he first loved us.My Prayer...

Forgive me, Righteous Father, for the times that I have been careful and guarded with my love of your children. Please help me to love others as you have loved me. I ask especially for today that I might use your love to touch someone who needs it in a special way, whether they respond favorably to that love or not. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

 

[Sundarj]

Lord we thank you for your love towards us

lord u bless us with ur love lord teach us to love each other as you loved us 'uncondition' lord teach us nt to love as the world love for the love of the world is selfish , temporaray, lust, plz lord we dnt wnt that love we want to worship u lord ! Father plz forgv us lord if i askd anythng wrnp in JESUS name i ask AMEN!