“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in Him. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.”
1 John 4:16 (NLT)

“Love never fails…”
1 Corinthians 13:8 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 10 - God is love, and those who claim to be His children must express genuine love for others. God desires to richly bless us, but He can only do so in accordance with the measure we walk in love. Love is more than an emotion we feel towards another or a kind act we perform. Love is a state of being. To love is to have God work through our lives:

• God is patient.
• He is kind.
• He does not boast.
• He is long suffering.
• He believes all things.
• He hopes all things.
• He does not fail.

As we allow Him to work in us, we begin to see the very same characteristics manifest in our daily lives. The abundant life Jesus offers us is not necessarily a reward for our love to others; it is, however, a marvelous by-product of a life of love. As we imitate the love God shows humanity we soon see the character of God manifest within our lives – the true life of success.

Father, I thank You that I know how much You love me. I put my trust in You. I know You are love and as I live in love, You live in me.

Family Scripture Reading

Ephesians 3

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