Loving One Another as Jesus Loves Us
📖 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you.”
—John 13:34 (NKJV)
Love is the mark Jesus gives to identify His followers. Within a family, love is expressed daily through words, actions, patience, and forgiveness. Jesus calls families not only to live together, but to love one another the way He loves—intentionally, truthfully, and with grace.
Loving as Jesus loves does not mean ignoring conflict or avoiding difficult conversations. It means choosing to respond with kindness, humility, and understanding even when emotions run high. Parents model Christlike love through consistency and self-control, and children learn love by seeing it practiced in real, everyday situations.
Jesus supplies what love requires. Through the Holy Spirit, families are helped to speak gently, forgive quickly, and serve one another willingly. Love becomes a shared commitment rather than a feeling, shaping the home into a place where trust and grace grow.
Knowing Christ as a family means allowing His love to guide how relationships are handled. Over time, loving one another as Jesus loves builds unity, strengthens bonds, and creates a home that reflects Christ’s presence in a tangible way.
Prayer:
Jesus, teach our family to love one another as You love us. Help us speak with kindness, forgive with grace, and serve each other with humility. Let our home reflect Your love and draw our hearts closer to You each day. Amen.
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