9 February, 2021
💞 Dear Royal Praying Priests, shalom!
💎 “We love, because He first loved us.” (1Jn 4:19, TLV)
The vision of BBPN is to connect global teams and resources for establishing a prayer and mission platform that transforms all nations. Transforming all nations starts from transforming our hearts, then our families, communities and societies. When each of us is healthy physically, emotionally, socially, economically and spiritually, there is hope for every home in our nations to be healthy, happy and bountiful. We believe in life-transformations by the love, power and Word of God, and we are empowered to love God and love people.
One practical and feasible way to express love is exercising the Love Languages, which are Words of Affirmation, Physical Touch, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts and Acts of Service. On top of the five Love Languages, Prayer is always the trump card above all ranks! Today we will see how Yeshua Himself demonstrates His love to us through the Words of Affirmation, and let us encourage each other to imitate Yeshua!
- Words of Affirmation
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word aptly spoken.” (Pro 25:11, TLV)
“Let no harmful word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for building others up according to the need, so that it gives grace to those who hear it.” (Eph 4:29, TLV)
Yeshua affirmed the faith of a Roman centurion in public when he came to ask for the healing of his servant who was on his deathbed. (Luk 7:9) Yeshua affirmed the faith of a humble woman from Cannaan face-to-face when she begged Yeshua persistently to heal her daughter who terribly suffered from demon-possession. (Mat 15:28) Yeshua affirmed the woman who anointed Him for burial with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume when the disciples criticised her indignantly. (Mat 26:10-13) Yeshua affirmed the widow for her offering with two very small copper coins! (Mar 12:41-44)
Act Today: Show your love to at least 3 persons in your family, office or school by using the Words of Affirmation. You can either say to them in person, make a phone call, mail them a card or letter, post a note or send them a message. Here are some ideas for you and please use them often!
- I love you. You are very special to me.
- I am so proud of you.
- It really impressed me when you_____.
- I really appreciate you. I couldn’t have done _____ without you.
- You are an inspiration to everyone.
Let us worship God! Live out Love – Chinese song with English subtitles
🙏 Dear Heavenly Father, we praise You because You are the source of true and unconditional love. Thank You for lavishing Your love on us and empowering us to love. In the name of Yeshua we pray and bless You, Amen.