Daily Devotional by Max Lucado - July 26

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Daily Devotional by Max Lucado

"the One who came still comes and the One who spoke still speaks"

 

July 26

The Embers of Love

 

God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.

Romans 5:5 (CEV)

 

What if you're married to someone you don't love—or who doesn't love you? Many choose to leave. That may be the step you take. But if it is, take at least a thousand others first. And bathe every one of those steps in prayer. Love is a fruit of the Spirit. Ask God to help you love as he loves. "God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love." Ask everyone you know to pray for you. Your friends. Your family. Your church leaders. Get your name on every prayer list available. And, most of all, pray for and, if possible, with your spouse. Ask the same God who raised the dead to resurrect the embers of your love….

 

Isn't it good to know that even when we don't love with a perfect love, he does? God always nourishes what is right. He always applauds what is right. He has never done wrong, led one person to do wrong, or rejoiced when anyone did wrong. For he is love.

 

 

From: A Love Worth Giving

Copyright (W Publishing Group, 2002)
Max Lucado