Monday, February 8. “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one…” Father, we are so easily drawn to evil and we know the evil one prowls like a lion seeking who he may devour. Deliver us.
Tuesday, February 9. “For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.” Father, we know that the only reason we can pray this prayer, that you gave us, is because yours alone is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday, February 10. Praise God for his great love, mercy, and grace. “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved” (Ephesians 2:4-5).
Thursday, February 11. Lord, thank you that this description of love that you desire to see in us, is a description of your love. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8).
Friday, February 12. “The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing” (Zephaniah 3:17). Ask God to quiet you with His love and to allow you to experience His delight in us.
Saturday, February 13. One of the gifts that God gives us are the people that He puts into our lives. Give thanks for the people He has put in your life and receive them as gifts from God.
Sunday, February 14. As we worship God today, may we rejoice in His unfailing, unshakable love for us. “’Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,’ says the Lord who has compassion on you” (Isaiah 54:10).