Welcome! This month, we are learning how to talk to God and trust him. This guide is here to help you grow your faith and practice your English skills at the same time. Each week, you will find new vocabulary words. Each day, you will find a simple Bible verse from the Easy-to-Read Version of the Bible, helpful information to explain the context, questions to think about, a simple prayer, and a way to read more. We will focus on these four themes: trusting God’s plan, asking God for help, growing in faith, and loving other people.
ACTS Prayer Method
We will use the ACTS way to pray.
- Adoration: Tell God he is great.
- Confession: Tell God you are sorry for bad things you did.
- Thankfulness: Say “thank you” for the good things.
- Supplication: Ask God for help for yourself or others.
If helpful, you can use a prayer journal template.
Let’s begin our journey together!
Days 1-7: Trusting God’s Plan
Sometimes life is hard and we have to wait. We do not know what will happen tomorrow. These verses show us that God has a perfect plan. He knows the best time for everything in our lives. We can be brave because God is in control of time.
Days 1-7: New Vocabulary Words
- Earth: The world we live on.
- Brave: Feeling strong even when you are scared.
- Guide: A person or thing that shows you the way.
- Eagle: A large, strong bird that flies very high.
- Persecute: To treat someone badly or unfairly.
- Humble: Not thinking you are better than other people.
- Anxiety: Feeling very worried or nervous.
- Patient: Being able to wait a long time without getting angry.
- Promise: Saying you will definitely do something.
- Repent: To feel sorry for doing something bad and to stop doing it.
Day 1: The Right Time for Everything
Bible Verse:
There is a right time for everything, and everything on earth will happen at the right time. – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ERV)
About This Verse:
In the Bible, God is the creator of time. This verse tells us that life has different seasons. Just like winter changes to spring, our hard times will change too. God knows the best time for things to happen.
Think About:
What are you waiting for right now?
Do you believe God knows the best time for your life?
How does it feel to know God is in control?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are the King of time and the world.
I am sorry for getting angry when things are slow.
Thank you for always having a good plan for me.
Please help me to wait for the right time today.
Amen.
Read more:
A Time for Everything: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Day 2: Be Strong and Brave
Bible Verse:
Wait for the LORD’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the LORD’s help. – Psalm 27:14 (ERV)
About This Verse:
This was written by King David. He had many enemies, but he trusted God. In Christianity, the LORD refers to God. David tells himself to be strong and brave because he knows God is coming to help him.
Think About:
When is it hard for you to be brave?
How can God help you feel strong today?
Why is it important to wait for help?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are my helper and my friend.
I am sorry for trying to do everything by myself.
Thank you for giving me strength when I am weak.
Please give me courage as I wait for you today.
Amen.
Read more:
A song of David: Psalm 27
Day 3: God Shows the Way
Bible Verse:
People can plan what they want to do, but it is the LORD who guides their steps. – Proverbs 16:9 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Proverbs are short, wise sayings. We like to make plans for our jobs or families. That is good! But this verse says God is the one who really shows us where to go. He makes sure we get to the right place.
Think About:
What plans do you have for this week?
Are you okay if God changes your plans?
How has God guided you in the past?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are very wise and you know the future.
I am sorry for not asking for your help with my plans.
Thank you for showing me the right way to live.
Please guide my steps as I go to work today.
Amen.
Read more:
More Proverbs: Proverbs 16
Day 4: Strength for the Tired
Bible Verse:
But those who trust in the LORD will become strong again. They will be like eagles that grow new feathers. They will run and not get weak. They will walk and not get tired. – Isaiah 40:31 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Isaiah was a prophet, which is a person who gives messages from God. He says that people who trust God are like eagles. Eagles fly high above the clouds. God gives us extra energy and peace when we feel tired of waiting.
Think About:
Do you feel tired or weak today?
What does it mean to fly like an eagle?
How can trusting God give you more energy?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are powerful and you never get tired.
I am sorry for complaining when I feel weak.
Thank you for giving me new strength every morning.
Please help me to keep going and not give up.
Amen.
Read more:
People Cannot Imagine What God Is Like: Isaiah 40:18-31
Day 5: Safe in God’s Hands
Bible Verse:
My life is in your hands. Save me from those who are persecuting me. – Psalm 31:15 (ERV)
About This Verse:
To have your life in God’s hands means God is protecting you. In Christianity, we believe God cares about our safety. Even if people are mean to us, we can trust that God is holding us close and will keep us safe.
Think About:
Who or what makes you feel afraid?
What does it look like to be in God’s hands?
How can you trust God more when people are unkind?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are my protector and my safe place.
I am sorry for letting fear control my heart.
Thank you for keeping me safe in your hands.
Please save me from trouble and give me peace.
Amen.
Read more:
A song of David: Psalm 31
Day 6: Give Your Worries to God
Bible Verse:
So be humble under God’s powerful hand. Then he will lift you up when the right time comes. Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:6-7 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Peter was a close friend of Jesus. He says we should give our worries to God. This is like giving someone a heavy bag to carry for you. God wants to carry our heavy worries because he loves us very much.
Think About:
What is a big worry you have today?
Why is it important to be humble?
How does it feel to know that God cares for you?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are very kind and you care for me.
I am sorry for being proud and thinking I can do it all.
Thank you for wanting to carry my worries today.
Please help me to trust your timing and feel your love.
Amen.
Read more:
The Flock of God: 1 Peter 5:1-11
Day 7: God is Patient with Us
Bible Verse:
The Lord is not being slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning. – 2 Peter 3:9 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Sometimes we think God is slow. But this verse says he is being patient. Sinning means doing things that hurt God or others. God is waiting because he wants everyone to turn back to him and start a new, good life.
Think About:
Why does God wait so long to help?
What is one thing you want to change in your life?
How has God been patient with you?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are patient and full of mercy.
I am sorry for the bad things I have done this week.
Thank you for not giving up on me when I make mistakes.
Please help me to stop sinning and follow your way.
Amen.
Read more:
Jesus Will Come Again: 2 Peter 3
Days 8-15: Asking God for Help
In this week, we will learn that God is like a teacher. He wants to help us make good choices. We can ask him for wisdom, which is knowing what is right and true. We don’t have to guess the right path for our lives. God will show us the way.
Days 8-15: New Vocabulary Words
- Lamp: A thing that gives light so you can see.
- Path: A track or way where you walk.
- Wisdom: Knowing the right thing to do in a situation.
- Generous: Giving a lot of something to others.
- Successful: Reaching a good goal or doing well.
- Stumble: To trip or almost fall down.
- Steady: Staying in one place or not shaking.
- Counsel: Advice or help with a problem.
- Knowledge: Information or things that you know.
- Future: The time that has not happened yet.
Day 8: A Light for Your Path
Bible Verse:
Your word is like a lamp that guides my steps, a light that shows the path I should take. – Psalm 119:105 (ERV)
About This Verse:
“Your word” means the Bible. Imagine walking in a dark forest at night. You need a lamp to see where to step so you don’t fall. For Christians, reading the Bible is like using a lamp to see how to live a good life.
Think About:
How can a book help you see the right way to live?
Do you feel like you are walking in the dark right now?
What is one thing the Bible has taught you?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
Your words are true and they bring light.
I am sorry for ignoring your words and trying to find my own way.
Thank you for giving us the Bible to help us.
Please show me the right path to take today.
Amen.
Read more:
What Nun Said: Psalm 119:105-112
Day 9: Asking God for Wisdom
Bible Verse:
Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. So he will give you wisdom. – James 1:5 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Wisdom is a very special gift. It helps us make big decisions. God is generous, which means he gives a lot and he is happy to do it! If you don’t know what to do, just ask God, and he will help you understand.
Think About:
What is a big decision you need to make?
Do you believe God is happy to help you?
How can wisdom make your life better?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You know everything and you are so generous.
I am sorry for being afraid to ask you for help.
Thank you for promising to give me wisdom when I ask.
Please help me to know what to do about my problem.
Amen.
Read more:
Faith and Wisdom: James 1:2-8
Day 10: Being Successful with God
Bible Verse:
Turn to the LORD for help in everything you do, and you will be successful. – Proverbs 16:3 (ERV)
About This Verse:
To be successful in the Bible often means that your plans go well because they follow God’s plan. When we put God first in our jobs and our homes, he gives us the help we need to do a great job.
Think About:
What are you working on right now?
What does success mean to you?
How can you turn to the LORD while you work?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are the one who makes all good things grow.
I am sorry for trying to be successful without your help.
Thank you for helping me with my daily work.
Please make my plans work out for your good.
Amen.
Read more:
More Proverbs: Proverbs 16
Day 11: God Catches Us When We Fall
Bible Verse:
The LORD shows us how we should live, and he is pleased when he sees people living that way. If they stumble, they will not fall, because the LORD reaches out to steady them. – Psalm 37:23-24 (ERV)
About This Verse:
This verse is very encouraging! Even good people make mistakes sometimes. To stumble is to make a mistake. But God is like a father holding a child’s hand. If the child trips, the father catches them before they hit the ground.
Think About:
Have you ever felt like you failed at being good?
How does it feel to know God will catch you?
Why does God like to see us live the right way?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are a kind and loving Father.
I am sorry for the times I have stumbled and done wrong.
Thank you for catching me and helping me stand up again.
Please steady my heart and help me live for you.
Amen.
Read more:
A song of David: Psalm 37
Day 12: God is Our Teacher
Bible Verse:
The Lord says, “I will teach you and guide you in the way you should live. I will watch over you and be your guide.” – Psalm 32:8 (ERV)
About This Verse:
God promises to “watch over” us. This means he is looking at us with love. He is not watching to catch us doing bad things; he is watching to keep us safe and to teach us how to be happy.
Think About:
Who was your favorite teacher when you were young?
How is God like a teacher to us?
Are you ready to learn from God today?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are the best teacher in the world.
I am sorry for being a student who does not listen.
Thank you for watching over me every single minute.
Please teach me your ways and guide me today.
Amen.
Read more:
A Maskil of David: Psalm 32
Day 13: Trust God Completely
Bible Verse:
Trust the LORD completely, and don’t depend on your own knowledge. With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way. – Proverbs 3:5-6 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Sometimes we think we are very smart and know everything. But our knowledge is small compared to God. This verse says we should think about what he wants in everything we do—like how we talk to our family or spend our money.
Think About:
When is it hard to trust God more than yourself?
What do you think God wants for you today?
How can you think about God during your lunch break?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You know everything and you are always right.
I am sorry for trusting myself more than I trust you.
Thank you for showing me the right way to walk.
Please help me to follow your path and not my own.
Amen.
Read more:
The Blessing of Wisdom: Proverbs 3
Day 14: Listening to God’s Voice
Bible Verse:
If you wander from the right path, either to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice behind you saying, “You should go this way. Here is the right way.” – Isaiah 30:21 (ERV)
About This Verse:
This verse talks about God’s Spirit. For Christians, God’s Spirit lives in their hearts and acts like a quiet voice. If you start to make a bad choice, the Spirit warns you and points you back to the right way.
Think About:
Have you ever felt a quiet voice telling you what is right?
Why is it easy to wander away from God?
Are you listening for God’s voice today?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
Your voice is peaceful and true.
I am sorry for wandering away from you to do my own thing.
Thank you for always calling me back to the right path.
Please help me to hear your voice and follow it.
Amen.
Read more:
God Will Help His People: Isaiah 30:18-33
Day 15: A Future Full of Hope
Bible Verse:
“I say this because I know the plans that I have for you.” This message is from the LORD. “I have good plans for you. I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 (ERV)
About This Verse:
God gave this message to people who were in a very sad situation. They were far from home. God wanted them to know that he had not forgotten them. He has good plans for us too, even when life feels very difficult.
Think About:
Do you feel hopeful about your future?
How does it help to know God doesn’t want to hurt you?
What is one good plan you hope God has for you?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are the giver of all good things and hope.
I am sorry for doubting that your plans for me are good.
Thank you for promising me a future full of hope.
Please help me to trust you even when things are hard.
Amen.
Read more:
A Letter to the Captives in Babylon: Jeremiah 29:1-23
Days 16-24: Growing in Faith
Faith is a very important word in Christianity. It means believing in God and trusting him even when you cannot see him. Faith is like a muscle. It gets stronger when you use it! This week, we will learn how to grow our faith by listening to the Good News about Jesus.
Days 16-24: New Vocabulary Words
- Faith: Believing and trusting in God.
- Good News: The message that Jesus loves us and saves us.
- Confidence: Feeling sure about something.
- Proof: Something that shows that something else is true.
- Reward: A good thing given for doing something well.
- Faithful: Always being there and doing what you promised.
- Saved: Being rescued from danger or sin.
- Grace: God’s kindness and love that we do not have to earn.
- Boast: To talk with too much pride about yourself.
- Victory: Winning a battle or a struggle.
Day 16: Hearing the Good News
Bible Verse:
So faith comes from hearing the Good News. And people hear the Good News when someone tells them about Christ. – Romans 10:17 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Christ is another name for Jesus. The Good News is that God loves the world so much that he sent Jesus to help us. When we hear stories about Jesus, our faith grows bigger and stronger.
Think About:
Where do you hear news about God?
What is one good thing you know about Jesus?
How can hearing a story help you believe?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are the author of the best news ever.
I am sorry for listening to bad news more than your Good News.
Thank you for sending Jesus to show us your love.
Please help my faith grow as I hear your word.
Amen.
Read more:
The Good News for Everyone: Romans 10
Day 17: Believing Without Seeing
Bible Verse:
So we always have confidence. We know that while we live in this body, we are away from the Lord. We live by what we believe will happen, not by what we can see. – 2 Corinthians 5:6-7 (ERV)
About This Verse:
In this world, we cannot see God with our eyes. But we have confidence because we know he is there. Living by faith is like knowing the sun is behind the clouds even on a gray, rainy day.
Think About:
Is it hard for you to believe in things you can’t see?
What gives you confidence today?
How can you see God’s work in your life?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are real even when I cannot see you.
I am sorry for only trusting things that I can touch or see.
Thank you for giving me confidence in your promises.
Please help me to walk by faith today.
Amen.
Read more:
Living by Faith: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
Day 18: What is Faith?
Bible Verse:
Faith is what makes real the things we hope for. It is proof of what we cannot see. – Hebrews 11:1 (ERV)
About This Verse:
This is the most famous definition of faith. Faith makes our hopes feel real. It is like holding a seed in your hand. You cannot see the flower yet, but because you have the seed, you know the flower is coming.
Think About:
What are you hoping for right now?
How is faith like proof?
How can faith make your hopes feel real?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are the one who makes all hopes come true.
I am sorry for having small faith and many doubts.
Thank you for being the proof of everything good.
Please make my hope strong and real today.
Amen.
Read more:
Faith: Hebrews 11
Day 19: Looking for God
Bible Verse:
Without faith no one can please God. Whoever comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who sincerely try to find him. – Hebrews 11:6 (ERV)
About This Verse:
God loves it when we look for him! He is not hiding. He promises to reward us with peace, love, and wisdom when we sincerely try to find him. The first step is just believing that he is real.
Think About:
Do you believe God is real?
What does it mean to sincerely look for God?
What kind of rewards does God give?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are real and you are good.
I am sorry for not seeking you with my whole heart.
Thank you for promising to reward me when I look for you.
Please help me to find you in my life today.
Amen.
Read more:
Faith: Hebrews 11
Day 20: God Always Keeps His Promises
Bible Verse:
But the Lord is faithful. He will give you strength and protect you from the Evil One. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Faithful means God never changes and never leaves. He is like a strong wall that protects us from the Evil One (the devil). When we are weak, God’s faithfulness gives us the strength we need to stand.
Think About:
Who is someone you trust to be faithful?
How does God protect you?
Why do you need God’s strength today?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are always faithful and you never change.
I am sorry for being unfaithful to you sometimes.
Thank you for being my protector from all evil things.
Please give me your strength today.
Amen.
Read more:
Pray for Us: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Day 21: Jesus Lives in My Heart
Bible Verse:
So I am not the one living now—it is Christ living in me. I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God. He is the one who loved me and gave himself to save me. – Galatians 2:20 (ERV)
About This Verse:
In Christianity, we believe that when someone follows Jesus, his Spirit comes to live inside them. This helps us love people better and be more patient. Jesus “gave himself” by dying on a cross to show how much he loves us.
Think About:
How would your life change if Jesus lived in you?
What does it mean that Jesus saved you?
Do you believe Jesus loves you personally?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
Your Son Jesus is the greatest expression of love.
I am sorry for trying to live my life without your help.
Thank you for loving me so much that you gave your life for me.
Please live in me and change my heart.
Amen.
Read more:
Paul Shows That Peter Was Wrong: Galatians 2:11-21
Day 22: God’s Free Gift of Grace
Bible Verse:
I mean that you have been saved by grace because you believed. You did not save yourselves; it was a gift from God. You are not saved by the things you have done, so there is nothing to boast about. God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us new people so that we would spend our lives doing the good things he had already planned for us to do. – Ephesians 2:8-10 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Grace is a very important word. It means getting a beautiful gift that you did not earn and do not deserve. We cannot be good enough to get to God. He just gives us his love as a free gift. This makes us new people.
Think About:
Have you ever received a gift you didn’t earn?
Why is it good that we don’t have to save ourselves?
What good things do you think God has planned for you?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
Your grace is the most beautiful gift in the world.
I am sorry for boasting about my own good works.
Thank you for making me a new person through Jesus.
Please show me the good things you want me to do today.
Amen.
Read more:
From Death to Life: Ephesians 2:1-10
Day 23: Standing Strong in Love
Bible Verse:
Be careful. Hold firmly to your faith. Have courage and be strong. Do everything in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Growing in faith takes effort. We have to hold firmly to it, like holding a handrail on a fast train. But the most important part is to do everything in love. Faith without love is like a lightbulb without electricity.
Think About:
How can you hold firmly to your faith this week?
What is one thing you can do today in love?
Why do we need courage to believe?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are the source of all love and strength.
I am sorry for the times I was weak and did things without love.
Thank you for giving me the courage to stand strong.
Please help me to love everyone I meet today.
Amen.
Read more:
Paul Ends His Letter: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Day 24: Faith Gives Us Power
Bible Verse:
Because everyone who is a child of God has the power to win against the world. It is our faith that has won the victory against the world. So who wins against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. – 1 John 5:4-5 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Winning against the world means not letting bad things or temptations change who you are. As a child of God, you have a special power. Your faith in Jesus helps you win over sadness and fear.
Think About:
What does it mean to be a child of God?
What are you trying to win against right now?
How does believing in Jesus give you power?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are the winner of every battle.
I am sorry for feeling like a loser and forgetting that I am your child.
Thank you for giving me victory through my faith in Jesus.
Please help me to live like a winner today.
Amen.
Read more:
God’s Children Win Against the World: 1 John 5:1-5
Days 25-31: Loving Other People
Love is the most important part of the Bible. God is love, and he wants us to be like him. When we follow God, we learn how to be kind and helpful to our family, friends, and neighbors. This week, we will see that love is more than just a feeling. It is a choice to do good things for other people every day.
Days 25-31: New Vocabulary Words
- Command: A rule that someone must follow.
- Neighbor: The people who live or work near you.
- Follower: A person who listens to and learns from a teacher.
- Forgive: To stop being angry at someone who did something bad.
- Jealous: Wanting something that belongs to another person.
- Rude: Being mean or not polite.
- Selfish: Thinking only about yourself.
- Unity: People being together and working as one team.
- Perfect: Something that has no mistakes.
- Harmony: People getting along well with each other.
Day 25: Love God and Your Neighbor
Bible Verse:
Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and most important command. And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’” – Matthew 22:37-39 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Jesus was a great teacher. One day, people asked him what the most important rule was. He said the first rule is to love God. The second rule is to love other people. In Christianity, a neighbor is anyone you meet, not just the person who lives in the house next to you.
Think About:
How can you love God with your mind?
Who is a neighbor you saw today?
Is it hard to love others as much as you love yourself?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are the greatest King and you are good.
I am sorry for being selfish and putting myself first.
Thank you for teaching me the best way to live.
Please help me to be kind to my neighbor today.
Amen.
Read more:
Which Command Is the Most Important?: Matthew 22:34-40
Day 26: Following Jesus with Love
Bible Verse:
I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other just as I loved you. All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other. – John 13:34-35 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Jesus said this to his friends. He wanted everyone to know who his friends were by how they acted. He said that love is like a uniform. If we love each other, everyone will see that we belong to God.
Think About:
How did Jesus show love to people?
Do people see that you are a kind person?
Why is love a good way to show you follow God?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are the best example of true love.
I am sorry for the times I was mean to my friends.
Thank you for loving me even when I make mistakes.
Please help me to love my friends like Jesus does.
Amen.
Read more:
Jesus Talks About His Death: John 13: 31-35
Day 27: Love and Forgiveness
Bible Verse:
Most important of all, love each other deeply, because love makes you willing to forgive many sins. – 1 Peter 4:8 (ERV)
About This Verse:
Peter was a follower of Jesus who knew that people are not perfect. Sometimes friends or family hurt our feelings. This verse says that love is very strong. When we love someone deeply, it is easier to forgive them and be happy again.
Think About:
Who do you need to forgive today?
Why is love the most important thing of all?
How does love help when someone is mean to you?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are very merciful and you forgive us.
I am sorry for holding onto anger in my heart.
Thank you for forgiving my sins.
Please help me to forgive the person who hurt me.
Amen.
Read more:
Be Good Managers of God’s Gifts: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Day 28: Being Part of God’s Family
Bible Verse:
Dear friends, we should love each other, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has become God’s child. And so everyone who loves knows God. – 1 John 4:7 (ERV)
About This Verse:
This verse says that love is a gift that starts with God. If we have love in our hearts, it shows that we are part of God’s family. Love is the best way to understand who God really is.
Think About:
Do you feel like a child of God?
Where does real love come from?
How can you show God’s love to someone today?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You are the Father of all love.
I am sorry for the days I live without love.
Thank you for making me your child.
Please let your love shine through me today.
Amen.
Read more:
Love Comes From God: 1 John 4:7-21
Day 29: Being Patient and Kind
Bible Verse:
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud. Love is not rude, it is not selfish, and it cannot be made angry easily. Love does not remember wrongs done against it. Love is never happy when others do wrong, but it is always happy with the truth. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (ERV)
About This Verse:
These verses describe what real love looks like. It is not just a feeling you see in movies. It means being patient when someone is slow or kind when you are tired. This is how God loves us every single day.
Think About:
Which part of love is hardest for you (patience, kindness, or not being angry)?
Does love act proud or rude?
Why is love happy with the truth?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You are patient and very kind to me.
I am sorry for being rude or jealous this week.
Thank you for being a God who is always happy with the truth.
Please help me to be patient and kind today.
Amen.
Read more:
Let Love Be Your Guide: 1 Corinthians 13
Day 30: Living Together in Peace
Bible Verse:
Together with these things, the most important part of your new life is to love each other. Love is what holds everything together in perfect unity. – Colossians 3:14 (ERV)
About This Verse:
This verse says love is like glue. It holds people together so they don’t fight. In a new life with God, love helps different people become a happy team. This is called unity or harmony.
Think About:
How can love help your family stay together?
What does unity look like at your job or school?
Why is love the most important part of your new life?
Talk to God:
Dear God,
You bring peace and unity to the whole world.
I am sorry for the times I caused a fight or a problem.
Thank you for the people who love me and keep me safe.
Please help my family to live in perfect harmony.
Amen.
Read more:
Your New Life With Each Other: Colossians 3:12-17
Day 31: God Loved Us First
Bible Verse:
We love because God first loved us. – 1 John 4:19 (ERV)
About This Verse:
This is a very short but powerful verse. It says that we don’t have to start the love by ourselves. God loved us first, even before we knew him! Because he loves us so much, we have enough love to share with everyone else.
Think About:
When did you first feel God’s love?
Is it easier to love others when you know God loves you?
Who can you share love with today?
Talk to God:
Heavenly Father,
You loved me first and you love me most.
I am sorry for forgetting how much you care about me.
Thank you for being the source of all the love I have.
Please help me to honor you by loving others today.
Amen.
Read more:
Love Comes From God: 1 John 4:7-21
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