Daily Devotional for May 17

Love Will Remain

Hope and faith will both come to an end when we die. But love will remain. Love is eternal. Love comes from God and returns to God. When we die, we will lose everything that life gave us except love. The love with which we lived our lives is the life of God within us. It is the divine, indestructible core of our being. This love not only will remain but will also bear fruit from generation to generation.  When we approach death let us say to those we leave behind, “Don’t let your heart be troubled. The love of God that dwells in my heart will come to you and offer you consolation and comfort."

Scripture:  John 14:18-21

Prayer:  Lord, help me to show my love for you with my life.  May the words I speak and the actions I take reveal to my family and friends and all those who know me - your love, your eternal and powerful love.  Amen.