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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Give and Take

July 27, 2013

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
–Ephesians 6:24

Certain relationships in life require from the parties involved only moderate degrees of devotion. A certain degree of reserve and distance seems to be suitable in such relations as these. But there are other relationships in life where all this is changed when friendship becomes love. Two hearts give themselves to each other to be no longer two, but one. Instead of being separated, their interest and paths are now together. The reserve and the distance suitable to mere friendships is fatal in real love. Love gives all and must have all in return. The wishes of the other party become binding obligations; and the deepest desire of each heart is to know every secret wish and longing of the other, in order that it may do all in its power to gratify those desires. Is that the kind of love, affection, and obedience you have for Christ?

Prayer for the day

Jesus, I say I love You and yet so often it is a selfish, “taking” love. Let me love You in such a way that Your desires will be mine.

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15 Comments

Angel Velez says 7.27.2012, 08:23 a.m.

After all HE gave it ALL for YOU an ME. Love you Jesus!

George says 7.27.2012, 08:22 a.m.

We need to pray for those Christians that are being persecuted in the Mideast and other parts of the world. They should be able to congregate without fear.

Gerry says 7.27.2012, 08:18 a.m.

God knows each of us better than we know ourselves. Even though we may routinely fall short of doing what we ought to do. In his mercy he continues to shower us with his unmerited love .

Marge says 7.27.2012, 07:36 a.m.

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Joe says 7.27.2012, 07:12 a.m.

Amen.

Barbara says 7.27.2012, 06:41 a.m.

With love comes graditude. Love grows from the rich Liam of forgiveness.

Bukola 4m Nigeria says 7.27.2012, 06:22 a.m.

True love gives

Bradley says 7.27.2011, 11:31 p.m.

This is the way it should be, but unfortunately it is not. Divorces are almost as common as marriages these days, what ever happened to the term being loyal and faithful, and the two becoming one.

Vicente says 7.27.2011, 4:45 p.m.

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.(1 Corinthians 13:1)

Susan Matthew says 7.27.2011, 11:09 a.m.

Please let us all remember and pray for the children and people of Sumalia. The gospel is so badly needed there and food for it's people.

Paola Salazar says 7.27.2011, 10:44 a.m.

God Bless You, Billy Graham. I thank the Lord for you, And I pray that God will bring more man who love the Lord as you do. And who obey their calling. Am from Chihuahua Mexico, originally, and as little girl living there, I remember your name,I heard it on the radio, Thank You, for sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Ken says 7.27.2011, 09:32 a.m.

What better way to describe a Marriage, between a Man and a Woman, that which is holy let no man split asunder.

Gerry says 7.27.2011, 07:55 a.m.

Giving yourself totally to Christ should be the ultimate goal of all Christians. However it is a journey and along that road there will be times of achievement and there will be times of failure. God knows your heart better than you do and if you're willing, his Holy Spirit will always encourage you to keep your eye on him as you march toward the finish line.

Cathy says 7.27.2011, 04:49 a.m.

I gave my whole life to the Lord, and He takes care of me in return. I really love the Lord,and I think He wanted a gift of my life, so I gave my 25th Anniversary gift from one of my family members to the Lord to show Him I loved Him. I felt it was a real gift and a sacrifice.

mick says 7.26.2011, 11:43 a.m.

we have been given total love. we need to return much more than our partial love.

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