Find a place where you can be still, without interruptions.

You might like to look at this candle as you begin. 

‘Love is...’ How would you finish off this sentence? 

The Bible gives Christians a really clear description of what love is and isn’t ... 

1 Corinthians 13:1- 8 

As you read this passage, I wonder which line jumps out? 

I wonder if there is a description of love that speaks to you? 

The Bible also talks about different types of love. Agape love is mentioned many times in the New Testament as it describes selfless, unconditional love. That means, doing something for others without expecting anything in return. 

Let's pray:

Dear God,

Thank you for all those that love me and for all those I love.
Help my community to share love with each other through their actions.
Please help me to love people in practical ways, especially those who are harder to love. 

Amen 

Draw around your hands and then cut them out, but keep the two hands joined together. Can you see the heart in the middle of the two hands? 

Write the names of people you love on each hand. This could be family or friends. Use this as a reminder of people that you love. 

Maybe you could hold this when you are saying your prayers? 

I wonder if you could write names on your cut out hands of people that are harder to love, could you ask God to help you share your love further?