All Means All.

Day 3: All Means All

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart… all your soul… all your mind… all your strength.” – Mark 12:30

Reflection:

The word “all” appears four times in one verse for a reason. God wants our undivided devotion. Heart points to our emotions and desires, soul to our identity and spirit, mind to our thoughts and understanding, and strength to our actions and physical energy. Loving God is not passive; it involves our entire being.

Challenge:

Examine each of these four areas. Is there one that needs renewal or surrender? Commit that area to the Lord today.

Prayer:

Jesus, I give You all of me—my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Let my love for You be whole and holy. Amen

Day 2: The Second is Like It Mark 12:31

Day 2: The Second is Like It

“The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” – Mark 12:31

Reflection:

Love for God isn’t complete without love for others. Jesus pairs these two commandments together because they are inseparable. We can’t claim to love God and ignore the needs, hurts, and dignity of those around us. Loving our neighbor—whether that’s a family member, coworker, stranger, or even enemy—is an outflow of loving God.

Challenge:

Think of someone in your life who’s difficult to love. Ask God for the grace to see them the way He does, and take one practical step to show them love this week.

Prayer:

Father, teach me to love others the way You love me. Help me to see every person as made in Your image. Amen.

The Greatest Commandment

Day 1: The Greatest Commandment

“Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’” – Mark 12:28–30

Reflection:

In this passage, a scribe asks Jesus a deep and sincere question. Out of all the commandments, which one matters most? Jesus doesn’t hesitate—He points back to the Shema from Deuteronomy 6, the cornerstone of Jewish faith. Loving God with all of our being—heart, soul, mind, and strength—is not just a command; it is the foundation for everything else.

Challenge:

Spend today reflecting on your love for God. Are there areas where your heart, soul, mind, or strength are being divided? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you love God wholeheartedly.

Prayer:

Lord, I want to love You with every part of me. Show me where I’ve held back, and help me to offer You all that I am. amen.

Devotional a heart surrendered

Devotional: A Heart Surrendered

In Proverbs 23:26, we hear the voice of wisdom speaking tenderly, yet directly:

“My son, give me your heart…”

This is not a demand for behavior alone, but a call for relationship—an invitation into intimacy with God. The heart, in biblical terms, is the seat of our emotions, desires, and will. To give God our heart is to surrender our whole self—our motivations, longings, fears, and dreams.

Too often, we focus on managing appearances or adjusting behavior. But God isn’t interested in shallow compliance. He wants something deeper—our love, trust, and full attention. He knows that when He has our heart, our actions will follow naturally.

The second part of the verse continues:

”…and let your eyes delight in my ways.”

This is about focus and joy. When our hearts are truly given to God, we begin to see His ways not as burdens, but as blessings. We find joy in walking the path of wisdom, truth, and righteousness—not because we must, but because we delight in Him.

Reflection Questions:

What parts of your heart are you holding back from God?

1. Do you see God’s ways as a joy—or merely as rules to follow?

1. How can you renew your delight in walking with Him today?

Prayer:

Father, I give You my heart—fully and freely. Shape my desires to match Yours. Open my eyes to see the beauty of Your ways, and help me to walk in them with joy. May my delight in You grow each day as I follow You more closely. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Devotional The Poison of Jealousy

Devotional: The Poison of Jealousy

Scripture:

“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”

—James 3:16 (ESV)

Jealousy often starts small—a thought, a comparison, a moment of discontent. But left unchecked, it grows like a weed in the garden of the soul. It chokes joy, distorts relationships, and distances us from God’s peace.

Biblical Reflection

In the story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4), jealousy was the spark that led to murder. Cain’s offering was rejected, while Abel’s was accepted. Instead of seeking God’s correction and heart alignment, Cain allowed envy to fester, leading to violence. Jealousy blinded him to grace and distorted his view of both God and his brother.

In contrast, John the Baptist modeled the opposite spirit. When Jesus’ ministry began to eclipse his own, John humbly said, “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). John understood his purpose, remained secure in his identity, and rejoiced in the success of the One he came to prepare the way for.

Heart reflection

1. Do I secretly feel joy when someone else fails or stumble when they succeed?
2. Do I compare my calling, success, or possessions with others?
3. Am I able to rejoice in others’ blessings without questioning my worth?

God has uniquely called and gifted each of us. Jealousy lies by suggesting that God is stingy or unfair. But Scripture reminds us:

“No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11)

Jealousy fades when gratitude grows. When we focus on our blessings and seek God’s purpose for our lives, we stop measuring our worth by someone else’s journey.

Prayer

Lord, expose any jealousy hidden in my heart. Help me to rejoice with those who rejoice and trust Your goodness toward me. Teach me to walk in gratitude and faith, resting in the truth that You have a plan and purpose for my life. Amen.