“I love you, LORD; you are my strength,” Psalm 18:1 (NLT).

Commentary: We love the Lord because He first loves us. As believers, we derive our strength from reciprocating God’s love towards Him. Jesus Christ once said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,” Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV).

Prayers: By loving God genuinely, we call upon Him to be our strength in times of need.

“Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Do everything in love,” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.

Commentary: Love is the greatest virtue to have, and our Lord Jesus repeatedly encourages us in the Scriptures to genuinely love one another. True love encompasses several positive attributes, such as being our brothers’ keeper, avoiding hurting others, helping those who are in need, and spreading the Gospel of peace.

Prayers: May the power of God work in us to show love to others.