Tuesday, 15^th April, 2025

Bible Reading: Matthew 22: 37-40

Memory Verse: Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ Matthew 22: 37 (BSB)

In Matthew 22:37 (NIV), Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”  This verse is a powerful reminder of the greatest commandment, calling us to a wholehearted devotion to God.

It challenges us to examine the depth and sincerity of our love for Him, urging us to go beyond following the rules of religious traditions and to cultivate an intimate, all-encompassing relationship with our Creator.

Our heart is the “control centre” of a person – the centre of life, emotion, and will. Loving God with all our heart means that our emotions and desires are aligned with His will. It means that we prioritize Him above all else, allowing His love to shape our affections and guide our decisions. 

When we love God with all our soul, we are committing our very being to Him. Our identity, purpose, and existence are rooted in His love, and we find our true fulfillment in living for His glory.

To love God with all our mind is to engage our intellect in the pursuit of knowing Him more deeply. It involves meditating on His Word, seeking His wisdom, and allowing His truth to transform our thoughts and perspectives. This holistic love for God is not a one-time event but a daily, intentional choice to surrender every aspect of our lives to Him.

Reflecting on this commandment, we’re reminded that our love for God should be evident in every area of our lives. It should influence how we interact with others, how we spend our time, and how we use our resources. As we grow in our love for God, we become more attuned to His presence and more responsive to His leading.

Today, let’s surrender our hearts, souls, and minds to God. Let us seek to deepen our relationships with Him, knowing that as we do, we will experience the fullness of His love and the abundant life He promises.

Quote: If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? – 1 John 4:20 (NLT)

Prophetic Decree: Receive a fresh garment of love in Jesus name. 

Prayer Focus 

Dear God, help me to love my neighbour as myself. May I always treat others with kindness, compassion, and respect. Guide me to be a good neighbour and to show love to those around me. Thank you for reminding me that there is no greater commandment than to love one another.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Psalms 7, 27, 31, 34, 5