“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.“
— Romans 12:10 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
God is telling us to take a step back—and lift someone else up. Not because we’re trying to be polite or earn points, but because love actually looks like that. It shows up. It pays attention. It puts someone else’s good ahead of its own without needing a spotlight.
Devotion here isn’t a vague warm feeling—it’s a choice. A stubborn, daily commitment to value others not just equally, but above ourselves. That’s not weakness. That’s power under control. It’s grace with skin on.
And honoring others? It doesn’t mean pretending people are perfect. It means treating them like they matter to God—because they do. Even the difficult ones. Especially the difficult ones.
Honestly, this kind of love isn’t easy. But it is holy. And it’s the kind that changes families, friendships, churches, the whole messy world—one quiet act at a time.
Personal Prayer
Lord, teach me how to love like You love—with devotion that doesn’t quit and honor that puts others first. You see every heart, even the ones I struggle to understand. Help me see them the way You do. Soften my pride. Slow down my hurry. Remind me that relationships matter more than winning, being right, or getting ahead.
I don’t want to just talk about love—I want to live it. In my home, in my workplace, in the way I speak and listen and show up. Let Your Spirit shape me into someone who lifts others up, quietly and consistently, just like You’ve done for me. Amen.