God’s Love: A Gift We Don’t Deserve

Monday, November 4th: Romans 5:6-11

Bible Verse:

“But God shows his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

— Romans 5:8 (EHV)

Devotion:

God’s love for us is so big that He sent Jesus to die for us, even when we didn’t deserve it. This verse reminds us that we didn’t have to be perfect or do anything special to earn God’s love. He loved us so much that Jesus died for us so we could be forgiven and live forever with Him.

Imagine if someone gave you the best gift ever, even though you didn’t do anything to earn it. That’s what God’s love is like—He gives us the gift of eternal life through Jesus. Every day, we can be thankful that Jesus loves us no matter what, and we don’t have to earn His love. It’s a free gift!

Questions to think about:

1. How does it make you feel to know that God loves you no matter what?

2. What does it mean to receive a free gift from God through Jesus?

3. How can we thank God for His amazing love?

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving me and dying for me, even when I didn’t deserve it. Help me to remember Your love every day and to live in a way that shows how thankful I am. Amen.

Activity Idea:

Draw a picture of a gift to represent God’s love, with a heart inside the gift box.

Full Bible Reference:

“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”

— Romans 5:6-11 (EHV)

God’s Mercy: Forgiven and Loved

Sunday, November 3rd: Micah 7:18-20

Bible Verse:

“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”

— Micah 7:18 (EHV)

Devotion:

God is amazing! Even though we make mistakes and sometimes disobey Him, He forgives us because He loves us so much. The prophet Micah reminds us that there is no one like God—He is full of mercy and loves to forgive us. God knows that we aren’t perfect, but He sent Jesus to be perfect for us. Because of Jesus, we can be sure that God will always forgive us when we ask Him.

Think about how it feels when someone forgives you after you’ve done something wrong. It makes you feel better, doesn’t it? That’s what God’s mercy is like. He doesn’t hold onto anger. Instead, He is always ready to welcome us back with open arms. Isn’t that wonderful?

Questions to think about:

1. How does it feel to know that God forgives us no matter what?

2. What is something you can ask God for forgiveness for today?

3. Why is it important to show mercy and forgive others, just like God forgives us?

Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for always forgiving me and showing me mercy. Help me to remember Your love and to share it by forgiving others. Amen.

Activity Idea:

Draw a picture of God’s arms wide open, showing His love and forgiveness.

Full Bible Reference:

“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. You will be faithful to Jacob and show love to Abraham, as you pledged on oath to our ancestors in days long ago.”

— Micah 7:18-20 (EHV)