We Fall Together

Hey girl hey!

About eight weeks ago, when this Falling In Love With Jesus series first began, I shared my prayer for you:

That God’s love would be revealed to you afresh, that His peace would rest upon your heart, and that this season would draw you into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus. In His mighty Name, Amen.

We’ve covered so much over these past weeks! And honestly, Sis, God’s love is so deep and endless that I could easily carry this series for an entire year (and still only scratch the surface). But even though there’s still a little Fall left to enjoy , God has made it clear that it’s almost time to bring this series to a close.

There’s something new stirring in my spirit, something He’s calling me to release soon, and I cannot wait to share it with you. But for now, let’s continue resting in the beauty and depths of His love.

Today’s topic is all about loving our neighbors as ourselves, just as Jesus teaches in Mark 12:30–31.

There’s no way I could end this series without highlighting one of the most powerful reflections of God’s heart: the way we love each other. Loving our neighbors isn’t just a suggestion. It’s evidence of Christ within us. It’s how the world sees His heart in action.

But here’s the truth. We cannot give what we do not have. If we’re not loving ourselves in a healthy, God-centered way, it will affect our ability to love others well.

Today, I want to focus on two key concepts: empathy and grace.

Empathy allows us to truly understand and connect with what someone else is experiencing or feeling.
Grace is the kindness, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness we extend even when it’s hard.

When we cultivate both in our own lives, we lay the foundation for loving others the way Christ intended.

So we must pause and examine how we are treating ourselves.
What are the words we speak to ourselves daily?
Are we suppressing our feelings and sweeping things under the rug?
Are we being too hard on ourselves instead of practicing patience and self-compassion?

Loving yourself well is not selfish. It’s necessary. It sets the tone for how you love others and allows God’s love to flow through you authentically.

We must remember that loving God, loving yourself, and loving others all work together. When we show ourselves empathy and grace, we become better reflections of Christ’s love to the world.

WE FALL TOGETHER, supporting one another, lifting each other up, and walking this journey with hearts open to God.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, My God in Heaven,

I thank You for the relationship we share. I pray that this love grows deeper and deeper as my heart is cleansed and my soul is refreshed. It is only because of You that I know what true love is. You love me even when I fall, and that is a love I can trust.

I pray that You show me how to love myself with sober judgment — seeing myself as You see me: worthy, cherished, and deeply loved. Teach me how to extend empathy and grace toward myself and toward others. Help me acknowledge and care for my feelings instead of sweeping them under the rug.

I understand that the way I love and treat myself will reflect in the way I treat others. So Lord, help me love myself according to Your Word so that Your love can flow through me authentically, day in and day out.

Teach me to be patient, empathetic, compassionate, and kind so that my life becomes a clear reflection of Christ’s love to the world. Your Word says to love my neighbor as myself. May this instruction remain at the forefront of every interaction I have at home, at work, and throughout my community.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scriptures to meditate on this week:

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:31, NIV)

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32, NIV)

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8, NIV)