Greetings, Precious Family:
May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
Family, as we continue talking about becoming more like Christ, we must consider what truly attracts joy, hope, and peace into our lives.
Throughout Scripture, Jesus Christ showed us that love will always outweigh legalism. He consistently chose compassion over performance. He reminded us that no matter how rigid religion may become, we are called to reflect the heart of God.
Jesus was hated by many religious leaders of His time — not because He did wrong, but because He did right in ways they did not expect. They were upset that He spent time with a tax collector (Matthew 9:12–13). They were offended that He showed mercy to a woman caught in sin (John 8). They were uncomfortable when He asked questions that exposed their pride (Luke 14:5).
Jesus loved the ordinary person. He saw beyond labels. He valued people over position. And He proved that when all else fails, love still wins.
Family, the Apostle Paul tells us in Epistle to the Philippians 4:8 to think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. What we choose to dwell on shapes how we live and how we love.
So today, look for joy.
Find one reason to smile.
Watch a butterfly dance in the wind.
Smile at someone you don’t know.
Share hope.
Share love.
Share joy.
Share Jesus.
Because when we choose love, we reflect Him.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Philippians 4:8
New International Version
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for showing us what real love looks like through Jesus. Thank You that He did not walk past the broken, the overlooked, or the ordinary — but embraced them with compassion and truth.
Renew our minds, Lord. Help us to think on what is pure, lovely, and hopeful. Remove any pride, judgment, or hardness that tries to take root in our hearts. Teach us to value people over position and mercy over appearance.
May our lives reflect Your heart.
May our words carry hope.
May our actions demonstrate love.
And when we are unsure of what to do, remind us that love still wins.
Video of the Day
A Voices from the Fortress Production
Theme Verse: Matthew 25:40
Mission: To awaken hearts to see Jesus in “the least of these” and bring revival through love in action.
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Rev. Marcia Davis, BA. MA
Covington, GA (USA)
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