Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

— 1 John 4:11

Thoughts on Today’s Verse

We are loved by the Creator of the Universe. He knows us personally. Our Heavenly Father cares about us tremendously. Although God knew about our weaknesses and sinfulness, he was willing to pay a terrible price to redeem us. Even though we are sometimes weak or rebellious, he loves us, forgives us, and welcomes us back when we are willing to confess our sins and come home to him. So if God has consistently, faithfully, and graciously loved us, how can we not share that love with each other?

Prayer

Thank you, Abba Father, for your awesome and gracious love. Please continue to pour that love into my heart through your Holy Spirit. Please help me be more forgiving, patient, and sacrificial in my love to your children. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prager on Today’s Verse are writtenhg Phil Ware You can email questions or comments to phila@verseofthedag.com.