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Matthew 22:37-39

Greatest Commandment: Loving God and Others

Welcome, Faith Force Love Leaders! Today, we’re learning about the greatest commandment of all, as shared in Matthew 22:37-39.

Verse Of The Day:

"Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" (Matthew 22:37-39)

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Imagine a big, bright sun shining in the sky. Just like the sun gives light to everything, love is what brightens our hearts and relationships. In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus tells us that the most important thing we can do is love God with everything we are—our heart, soul, and mind. And right after that, He says we must love others just as much as we love ourselves.

Loving God means putting Him first in everything we do, trusting Him, and spending time with Him. Loving others means being kind, forgiving, and helpful, even when it’s hard. When we love God and others, we’re following Jesus’ example and living out the greatest commandments.

God’s love fills us so we can share it with everyone around us. Let’s make love the center of our lives, just as Jesus taught us to do!

Love Commandment Banner Craft:

Create a “Love Commandment” banner at home! Use a strip of paper or fabric and write “Love God, Love Others” across the banner. On one side, write ways to love God, like “Pray” and “Trust.” On the other, write ways to love others, like “Be Kind” and “Forgive.” Decorate it with hearts and bright colors. Hang it up as a reminder to keep love at the center of everything you do. This craft helps kids understand how loving God and others fulfills the greatest commandments.

Time For A Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for teaching us to love You with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love others as ourselves. Help us to follow these commandments every day and to live with kindness and care. Teach us to love the way Jesus loves, sharing Your light with everyone we meet. Amen.

Keep leading with love, Faith Force Love Leaders! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that loving God and others is the greatest way to live. Let’s make love our guide every day!

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