DATE POSTED
Thursday, April 2, 2026, and I was blessed to be at Mariposa Apartment Homes, San Marcos, TX when God inspired me to prepare this devotional. My Footnote will tell you how to find and read any and all episodes that I have shared over the years.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Read 1 John 4:7-11 in your Bible or click on it to read it online in the (NLT).

…Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love – not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.

APPLICATION – as inspired by the Holy Spirit
I hope you’ve taken a moment to read the verses referenced above, as they’ll help you better grasp the context of this devotional.

It’s easy to follow the crowd and mistake outward actions for a true relationship with God. But let us never forget—Jesus proved His love for us in the greatest way: while we were still sinners, He gave His life on the cross so we could have eternal life. We did nothing to deserve it, yet He loved us anyway.

As His children, we are called to reflect that same love. Not just in words or appearances, but in how we genuinely care for others—family, friends, and even those who may not return it.

As we reflect in the coming days, may our prayer be that our lives bring a smile to His face—that we love others as He has loved us: fully, selflessly, and unconditionally. And when it feels impossible, remember—Jesus will help us love His way if we simply ask.

PRAYER
Lord, You have shown us the way, and this weekend we reflect on the priceless gift You gave at Calvary. Yet, we often turn away even over small offenses. Help us remember that Satan constantly works to turn people from You and to discourage us from loving each other unconditionally and without prejudice. Continue to guide us in walking in Your ways so that those who encounter us see You in our lives and are drawn to know You personally. May You be lifted up and praised as a result of Your faithful children living out Your commands—this is my simple prayer today, oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

FOOTNOTE
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