Bible Verses for love

When you are thinking of others.

Open a passage to read its reflection and prayer. In the app, Take a Break picks one of these at random each time you open it.

1. 1. Philippians 2:1

   If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

   Reflection and prayer

   I am comforted in Christ's love.

   Insight In Christ's love and the Spirit's fellowship, I find deep comfort and belonging.

   Prayer Lord, fill my heart with Your compassion.

2. 2. Hebrews 13:1

   Let brotherly love continue.

   Reflection and prayer

   I actively nurture love for others

   Insight I strive to keep brotherly love strong among us.

   Prayer Lord, help me actively love my brothers and sisters.

3. 3. Romans 12:15

   Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

   Reflection and prayer

   I share joy and sorrow with others.

   Insight I enter into the emotions of those around me, rejoicing and mourning with them.

   Prayer Lord, teach me to truly share in others' joy and sorrow.

4. 4. Philemon 1:20

   Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

   Reflection and prayer

   My obedience refreshes others and brings joy.

   Insight When I obey, it brings refreshment and joy to those around me.

   Prayer Lord, let my obedience refresh and bring joy.

5. 5. Genesis 50:21

   Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

   Reflection and prayer

   I show forgiveness by caring.

   Insight Forgiveness means I care for others, just as Joseph did.

   Prayer Lord, help me turn forgiveness into kind care.

6. 6. 2 Corinthians 7:3

   I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

   Reflection and prayer

   My love holds both correction and closeness.

   Insight I learn to love so deeply that I can both correct and stay close.

   Prayer Lord, shape my heart to hold others in love that never lets go.

7. 7. 2 Kings 6:22

   And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

   Reflection and prayer

   My victory is in showing mercy.

   Insight I discover that my victory is found in showing mercy, not in revenge.

   Prayer Lord, guard my heart from vengeance and teach me mercy.

8. 8. Romans 12:18

   If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

   Reflection and prayer

   I pursue peace with all people.

   Insight I try to live peaceably with everyone, trusting God with what I cannot change.

   Prayer Lord, help me to live peaceably with all people.

9. 9. Job 29:13

   The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

   Reflection and prayer

   I bring joy to the forgotten.

   Insight I find my purpose in bringing joy to those who feel unseen.

   Prayer Lord, use me to bring joy to the forgotten.

10. 10. John 15:15

    Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

    Reflection and prayer

    I am Christ's friend.

    Insight Refusing Christ's friendship leaves you in servant-like ignorance.

    Prayer Jesus, thank You for calling me friend.