2024/07/21
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Prayer
Listen for the repeated word in the Bible verses.
1. Will I promise to live in a way that honors my Heavenly Father?
2. Am I modeling love for others the way God does?
3. Am I living out the command to do everything in love?Hosea 2:19-20 NIV
”I will betroth (to promise to take) you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord.“
Hosea 2:19-20 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
”I will accept you as my wife forever, and instead of a bride price I will give you justice, fairness, love, kindness, and faithfulness. Then you will truly know who I am.“
1. Will I promise to live in a way that honors my Heavenly Father?
Psalms 103:8-10 NIV
”The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.“
2. Am I modeling love for others the way God does?
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
”Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.“
3. Am I living out the command to do everything in love?
What was the repeated word?
How do I follow Jesus?
I will trust in his free gift of salvation. I will acknowledge Him as my only hope. I will love others as He shows me.