Day: August 30, 2021

  • Bible Journaling 1 Corinthians 16:14

    Bible Journaling 1 Corinthians 16:14

    Today’s Bible Verse of the day is 1 Corinthians 16:14. If you haven’t already, considering taking a look at the verse. You may also want to consider engaging in the practices of daily Lectio Divina and Christian guided meditation on this Bible verse.

    Opening Prayer

    Lord, today I hear the command of your servant Paul to do all things in love. Please help me to understand Paul’s words and how they apply to my life. Help me to understand how I may put this scripture into action, so I may become fully formed in Christ.

    Woman sits with journal and contemplates

    20 Bible Journaling Prompts for 1 Corinthians 16:14

    Please do not feel you must use all of these Bible journaling prompts. These are some ideas to help get you started with your daily Bible journaling practice. Once you begin, other prompts or questions may arise naturally through the power of the Holy Spirit. Be open to where your journaling practice leads you.

    1. What does it mean to love?
    2. Is it possible to do EVERYTHING in love, as Paul commands?
    3. What makes this command challenging?
    4. What is something you do each day in love?
    5. What is something in your day that is rewarding to do in love?
    6. What is something in your day that is challenging to do in love?
    7. One thing I am choosing to do in love today is ________________
    8. What is one thing I have seen today that was done in love?
    9. How do my thoughts play a role in following Paul’s command?
    10. How do the words I say impact my ability to follow this command?
    11. How do I teach my children to follow this command?
    12. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with my children?
    13. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with my spouse?
    14. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with a family member?
    15. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with a coworker?
    16. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with a friend?
    17. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with a stranger?
    18. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with my neighbor?
    19. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with someone in need?
    20. What is one way I can demonstrate doing things in love with someone with whom I cannot interact in person?
  • Lectio Divina Daily Practice 1 Corinthians 16:14 (9 min)

    Lectio Divina Daily Practice 1 Corinthians 16:14 (9 min)

    Today’s Lectio divina practice is on 1 Corinthians 16:14.

    For instructions, please see Lectio Divina Instructions.

    In this practice, we will read or listen to the verse, then meditate, pray, and contemplate the verse using three translations of the verse 1 Corinthians 16:14.

    From the New International Version

    1 Corinthians 16:14

    Do everything in love.

    From the King James Version

    1 Corinthians 16:14

    Let all your things be done with charity.

    From the New American Standard Bible

    1 Corinthians 16:14

    Let all that you do be done in love

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  • 1 Corinthians 16:14

    1 Corinthians 16:14

    1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do Everything in Love

    An array of different people do various activities in love

    Other Christian Spiritual Practices for this Bible Verse

    Other practices you may choose to engage in include Bible Journaling, Christian Guided Meditation, and Lectio Divina.

    References

    New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.