For February we will be focusing on Love

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Week 1: 1^st Feb: Storgi our families.

1 Peter 4:8

Make yourself a large card heart and put the names of your immediate and extended family on it. Circle those who are Christians highlight those who aren’t. Pray for each one and your relationship with them. Pray God’s love into the relationship.

Week 2: 8^th Feb: Philia.

Romans 12 :9-10, Proverbs 17:17

Friendships. This week put the names of your friends on the other side of your heart and circle and highlight as above. Pray for opportunities to share God’s love with them and for God to intervene in problems your friends may have.

Week 3: 15^th Feb: Philautia

1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

Use the small hearts to represent self-love. Have 7 and each day pray to look less at yourself and more at others. Destroy a heart each day to say you are committed to care about your well being but need to love others as Christ loves them. To look beyond your pain and think of others.

This is the week to look at ‘Less like me’  by Zach Williams.

Week 4: 22^nd Feb: Agape

 Psalm 86:5, John 3:16

Read the scriptures and think about how God loves you as you are and where you are at.

Look for verses that show that love and meditate on them. Read the verses you find. Listen to the worship songs. Google search  and use your bible to discover more of God’s love.