Feb 16, 2026 Devotional

Day 1: Love Begins with God

Devotional: Love didn't originate with us—it began with God. Before we ever thought to love, God loved us first and sent His Son as the ultimate demonstration. This passage reminds us that love isn't merely an emotion we conjure up; it's a divine gift we receive and then reflect to others. When we struggle to love our spouse, our neighbor, or even ourselves, we must return to the Source. God's love flowing through us enables us to love beyond our natural capacity. Today, consider this: Are you trying to manufacture love in your own strength, or are you drawing from the endless well of God's agape love? The world sees God most clearly when His love flows through our relationships, especially in marriage.