Devotional
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Jesus made it clear in John 13:34 that there is a higher standard of love expected of us in relation to our fellow believers than to our neighbours in general. He said, “A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” But why should we love…
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Let’s start the week with a quick reminder: This year, these devotions will focus on following Jesus by obeying everything He has commanded us (Matthew 28:19-20). The three highest level commands Jesus gave us were to Love God, Love one another, and Love our neighbour. Throughout the year we will study the many ways Jesus…
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This week, we have set aside time to think about some of the reasons why we ought to love the Lord. Over the last four days, I’ve suggested that we ought to love God because He created us in love, because of His profound beauty, because of His constant presence with us, and because of His perfect…
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Remember, throughout this year we will see many examples of how we are to love the Lord. But this week, we’re setting aside time to think about some of the reasons why we owe the Lord such a debt of love. Over the last three days, I’ve suggested that we ought to love God because He created us in…
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Remember, throughout this year we will see many examples of how we are to love the Lord. But this week, we’re setting aside time to think about some of the reasons why we owe the Lord our God such a debt of love. So far I’ve suggested that we ought to love God because He…
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Remember, throughout this year we will see many examples of how we are to love the Lord. But this week, we’re setting aside time to think about some of the reasons why we owe the Lord such a debt of love. Yesterday I suggested that we ought to love God because He created us in…
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Throughout this year of studying the many commands and instructions of Jesus our Lord, His words in Mark 12:30 will need to echo through our hearts and minds regularly. Here He named the first and most important commandment as this: ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and…
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The following is a beautiful prayer of quiet reflection for the ending of the year, created by “Practicing the Way“. Perhaps you could take some time out to pray through it before your celebration this evening. If you’re having one, that is. As 2025 ends, take some time to re-experience God in the beauty of…
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Daily Reading: Revelation 21:1-6 5 He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ The LORD we serve is eternally the God of new beginnings and new creation. Your life in 2026 need not be an exception. In light of your review of your year over the past two days, and the response…
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Daily Reading: Philippians 3:1-14 But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus. (v.13-14) In order to move forward with the Lord effectively we need to process our past in prayer, grow…
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