1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Love must be practical. 

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

May I be like Christ and help those who are being tempted by the same sins that the Lord has saved me from.

1 John 3:17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

Love for God and others is demonstrated in practical ways. Help me to readily see how I can help others in need, O Lord. 

1 John 3:8 NIVThe reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.

Lord, continue to tear down the tactics of Satan and destroy his workings. 

Titus 3:14 Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.

Being devoted to what is good must be taught, as well as learned. Apparently, while some do good work; being consistent in doing good works takes discipline and the willingness to listen and learn.

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.

I have a limited capacity to love. If I love the world I spend down my capacity to love God. 

1 John 2:17whoever does the will of God lives forever.

May I fulfill Your destiny for my life, O God.  

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

Lord, teach me, use me, and give me great wisdom.

1 John 2:9 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness.

My attitude toward others is a key indicator of where I am spiritually. 

1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

Apparently, demons are not simply passive. They put forth effort to “teach” godless things. Lord, may I not be deceived by demons or people, and may I never fall away from the faith.