Daily Love Walk

Monday, May 15, 2017

THE PLUMB LINE OF LOVE / GodIsLove (LoveIsNotInsistent)

This is the 2nd of 7 devotions and music videos

with the theme from 1 Corinthians 13:5

"Love Does Not Insist on It's Own Rights"

THE PLUMB LINE OF LOVE
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from 1 Cor. 13:5; Matthew 5:41-44)

Love holds accountable, but in the process, love requires us not to be insistent and demanding of our own way or our own rights, refusing to yield. God’s love in us is not self-seeking. It is not touchy or fretful or resentful and it pays no attention to a suffered wrong. When life happens, it provides us with opportunities to walk in love.

We had been soaking in teaching on love constantly for months and an opportunity to insist on my own rights came up. We had a verbal agreement with a landlord to do some improvements on her house and deduct the materials from the rent. She reneged on her agreement and insisted on the full month’s rent. I went over our agreement and then decided to bless her with the materials and the labor on the improvements. Shortly after that we moved and blessed her with the full month’s rent instead of pro-rating the amount we owed. The next house we moved into was completely rent free. God blessed us with the nicest home we had ever lived in and we did not have to pay rent! Instead of insisting on our rights, we turned it around and sowed the money in love. We sowed rent money and reaped rent money immediately! God is faithful to His Word and to His kingdom principles.

Father, where do I draw the line of holding accountable and not being insistent on my rights? I want to walk in love but I don’t think I should be walked on.

Child of mine, do not resist the evil man who injures you. If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn your other cheek to him also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take what you have, let him and give them more besides. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. If someone keeps begging you for something, give it to them. You have heard it said to love your neighbor and hate your enemy. I am telling you to love your enemies and pray for those who treat you wrongly. There is no line. The plumb line is love. If you will line every action, every thought and every motive on the plumb line of love, you will release my blessings in your life. That is a kingdom principle that I will not renege on.

Devotion Authored by RebeccaAnnCooley

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GOD IS LOVE (LOVE IS NOT INSISTENT)

Devotion: Love is Not Insistent

(Adapted from 1 Cor. 13:5; Matthew 5:41-44; 1 John 4:16)

Verse:

Love does not insist on its own rights; Love does insist on its own way

Love is not self seeking; Love seeks not its own; I prefer my brother rather than myself

Chorus:

God is love; God is love

He who dwells and continues in love dwells and continues in God

And God dwells and continues in him

God is love; God is love

I dwell and continue in love and I dwell and continue in God

And God dwells and continues in me; God is love; God is love; God is love

Sunday, May 14, 2017

LOVE'S INSTRUCTIONS / Debt of Love

This is the first of seven

devotions and music videos with the theme

from 1 Corinthians 13:5

"Love Does Not Insist On It's Own Rights"

LOVE'S INSTRUCTIONS

Kent Cooley

(Adapted from Romans 13:8; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

When someone does me wrong, selfishness shouts, “They owe me an apology!” But love whispers, “Do not insist on your own rights. Do good to those who despitefully use you.” Love instructs me to say “I am the debtor. I owe every man, including the one who does me wrong, a debt of love.” Paul stated in the book of Romans,

“Owe no man anything, except to love one another.”

When someone slaps me on the right cheek I owe them the debt of love to turn my other cheek. When someone asks me to go one mile, I owe them a debt of love to go two. This concept Jesus taught at the Sermon on the Mount gives practical instruction that as life happens to us, always take action on the side of love. Our choices to walk it out in love determine whether the windows of heaven will open to us or not.

Father, I examine my life and see where I have fallen short of love’s instructions. I repent and realign myself with love, so that I may not react to someone else’s actions. With Your help I will respond to every action inside of Your love. Let Your love flow through me today to everyone I meet. Help me to look beyond their faults and see their need. May they see the manifestation of Your love expressed through me today.

“My child, I paid the greatest debt of love on the cross for every man. I am love. When you walk in love, you walk in Me, and I am moved and motivated to love through you.”

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DEBT OF LOVE

Devotion: Love’s Instructions

(Adapted from Romans 12:17-18, 21; 13:8, Matthew 5; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

Verse 1

Owe no man anything accept to love him

Owe no one anything accept to show them the grace of God

Chorus

Debt of love I owe, Debt of love I’ll pay

When someone does me wrong that’s ok

I’ll pay them back according to the debt of love I owe,

According to the debt of love I owe, according to the debt of love I owe.

Bridge

Don’t return evil for evil, overcome evil with good

Turn the other cheek, go the extra mile

That’s what love says to do.

INTERRUPTING / I Rest In You

This is the 4^th of 4 devotions with the theme

"Love Is Not Rude”

INTERRUPTING
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from James 1:19; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

“Let every man be quick to hear, a ready listener,

and slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry.”

An important aspect of the love walk is to be careful not to interrupt someone when they are speaking. This includes finishing someone’s sentence for them and answering for another person.

Many times interruptions are the results of little spurts of anger or offense. I don’t agree with what is being said so I interrupt with anger, resentment or offense. Other times, it is just selfishness and self centeredness that tells the person what I have to say is more important than what you are saying and you need to be quiet and listen. Even if there is a disagreement that I am attempting to work out, I still need to honor this instruction from the Word and not interrupt or cut someone off that is speaking.

Recently I had an issue with another person. It involved a subtle accusation and it involved my daughter. I knew the exact truth and I knew what the person was saying was wrong and I strongly felt to bring truth and correction over the issue. As I started talking, this person would not listen. She more than interrupted me, she spoke over me and wouldn’t let me even finish a sentence. She dominated the conversation that I started. After about two minutes of this exchange, I got quiet. I let her talk and although it was difficult to listen, I listened. Although I didn’t get to finish expressing my thoughts, I did avoid any more conflict. I would rather be looked at in the wrong than violate the principles of the Word of God.

Father, I know that I have not arrived or even come close to perfecting this principle in my life. But I do give you permission to work Sabbath rest in my heart and train me to be calm in your presence always, whether under distress or attack. I know that I can walk in a place with you where I choose to obey and listen to your voice and walk in peace and calm no matter the situation or circumstances. Thank you for your faithfulness in teaching me your way.

Devotion Authored by RebeccaAnnCooley

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I REST IN YOU

Devotion: Interrupting

(Adapted from James 1:19; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

Verse 1

There is a Sabbath rest for the people of God

There is a place of calm in the presence of God

Where we can hear his voice and make a choice to obey

It is a residence where we can stay

Chorus

I rest in you, I rest in you,

I cease from striving, I cease from trying

I rest in you, I rest in you

There is a Sabbath rest for me in you

Bridge

I am quick to hear and slow to speak

I have ears to hear, I’m listening, I’m listening

WordAndMusic by Kent Clifford Cooley

Devotion by RebeccaAnnCooley

This is the impartation devotion.

Father, I am learning that rudeness,

like so many other violations of love,

is a product of pride.

I develop the mind set of Romans 12:10

and I think of others as more important than myself

so that it will come naturally for me to speak to others

with respect and not with rudeness.

Jesus you humbled Yourself, even to the death of the cross.

I declare that You are Lord, not just with my lips

but by choosing the mindset of humility

and respect for others.

Saturday, May 13, 2017

THE PRODUCTS OF DISRESPECT / I Live My Life Through You

This is the 3^rd of 4 devotions with the theme
from 1 Corinthians 13:5

"Love Is Not Rude”

THE PRODUCTS OF DISRESPECT
by
Kent and Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from Genesis 3:1, 4; 1 Samuel 15:23;1 Corinthians 13:5)

The word rude is associated with the spirit of rebellion. People refer to a teenager’s life today as a normal season of rebellion and rudeness and it is expected and accepted. However, rebellion that is prevalent in teens and young adults today is not a normal “teenager” trait. If you look back at movies and sitcoms produced before 1960, you will see almost no sign of teenage rebellion. I believe that the rebellion that is so prevalent among teenagers today is a product of demonic influence that was released on the earth in great magnitude in the 60's, especially at the Woodstock festival in 1969. I have a 18 year old daughter and I refuse to identify rebellion and rudeness as a normal part of her life. I do identify it as the very essence of Satan himself.

The Word says “rebellion is like witchcraft.” Satan sowed rebellion in God’s perfect creation. “Has God said, you shall not eat of every tree of the garden? You shall not surely die. . .” Can you hear the tone of disrespect? He sowed doubt and disrespect and it gave way to rebellion.

Rebellion is not a natural stage of life
and does not have to be permanent.
Rebellion and rudeness
are to be handled spiritually.
If you know a teenager
that is caught in the trap of rebellion,
pray this prayer for them. Place there name in the blank spaces below:

Father, I know that I am not fighting flesh and blood and I know You have given me all spiritual authority in the battle for the spirit, soul and body of ____. I trust You to work and move in their life as I speak Your Word over them. I speak over _____'s life to be self-controlled, alert, resisting the enemy and standing firm in faith.

I command all enemy assignments against _______ to cease. I speak to rebellion and command it to bow at the name of Jesus and release its pressure on ______ now, by the blood of the Lamb. I dismantle all evil influence that would cause _____ to fall into errors of judgment and make wrong choices and I command you to release your hold on _____ now, in Jesus' name.

I stand against the work and workers of evil and crush their power in Jesus' Name. I stand against ancestral, generational and familiar empowerments. I plead the covering of grace and mercy over _________'s life and believe he/she feels the holy conviction of the Holy Spirit.

I renounce and break the power of false loyalties and sever soul ties with anybody who is not sold out to the true and living God. I believe the Holy Spirit is dealing with _____ to close doors that bring demonic harassment.

Father, I pray for the Captain of the Lord's Host to expose the schemes of wickedness and defeat the tactics of the enemy in _____’s life. Thank you for Psalm 91 protection and for the heavenly guard of angels. I call forth warring angels to fight this battle under the command of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Ancient of Days and the Captain of the Lord's Host! Father, you are the One who commands light to shine out of darkness and I believe that you shine in ______'s heart and that light reveals Your glory in his/her life as he/she walks out his/her destiny one day at a time.

Devotion Authored by KentAndRebeccaCooley
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I LIVE MY LIFE THROUGH YOU

Devotion: The Products Of Disrespect

(Adapted from Genesis 3:1,4; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

Verse:

Have Your way in my life

I give everything to you

Take your place on your throne

Now I live my life through you

Chorus:

I believe Your word and that every word is true

I apply it to my life

Now I live my life through You

WordsAndMusic by KentCliffordCooley

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

THE EXCHANGE OF BELITTLEMENT & RESENTMENT / Insulting Words

This is the 2^nd of 4 devotions
with the theme from 1 Corinthians 13:5
"Love Is Not Rude”

THE EXCHANGE OF BELITTLEMENT & RESENTMENT
by
Kent Cooley

(Adapted from 1 John 4:16; Matthew 5:22; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

Have you ever had a friendship go sour before it ever had a chance to become a friendship because of little insulting jabs and belittlements? This kind of treatment can come from a person with an enormous inferiority complex. They will try to feel superior by finding someone that they can put down and belittle. This will cause the person on the receiving end of this treatment to feel every human tendency to be resentful. If an individual reacts to insults with resentment, both parties will find themselves disconnected from love and therefore disconnected from God. John the apostle of love wrote:

God is love, and he who dwells and continues in love

dwells and continues in God,

and God dwells and continues in him.

Father, I do not want to be on either end of this exchange of insults or resentment. I do not want to attempt to build myself up by putting someone else down. And although I may be insulted by others, may I always remember that Your son, Jesus, was insulted and spit upon and crucified, yet He did not utter a word and He was not resentful. He forgave them and pressed no charges as he said, “Father forgive them.”

Father, forgive me for belittling others. I forgive those who have belittled me. I follow the lead of your son and humble myself so that I may take up my cross and follow Him.

Devotion Authored by Kent Clifford Cooley

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INSULTING WORDS

(Adapted from 1 John 4:16; Matthew 5:22; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

Verse:

Love is not rude

Love is not uncouth

It doesn’t build itself up by putting others down

Chorus:

I won’t speak insulting words

To build myself up by putting others down

I won’t speak insulting words

For this is one for whom Christ died

They are so valuable in God’s sight

Bridge:

I’ll think on the good and not the bad,

I won’t put them down I’ll build them up,

I’ll build them up

Devotion by Kent Clifford Cooley

Sunday, May 7, 2017

GODLY ETIQUETTE / Love Is Not Rude

This is the 1^st of 4 devotions

with the theme from 1 Corinthians 13:5

"Love Is Not Rude”

GODLY ETIQUETTE
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from 1 Corinthians 13:5)

Rudeness is a lack of good training of the required skills of life. This is not to say that you can blame anyone that had a hand in your childhood raising for your rude behavior. It means that you have not trained yourself to walk in love. When you learn to walk in love consistently, you develop a form of godly etiquette or good manners. This behavior may also be referred to as holy living. I like to use the word etiquette because it doesn't sound so religious. It is down to earth good manners and it is established in our lives by the breeding of God's Word into our personality.

Rudeness is behavior lacking the refinement that the Word of God produces in our lives. It is a good thing to allow God to refine you. When gold is refined, all of the impurities are filtered out and a wonderful gem is left. That's what the Word does in our personalities. It filters out the impurities of rudeness and refines our personalities to the delicate likeness of Christ.

Rudeness is offensive and discourteous in manner and actions because of a lack of training on our part. But when we allow God to work in our lives, we turn the rudeness into good behavior!

Father, I live my life by the Golden Rule. Thank you for your grace on my life that enables me to treat others the way that I want to be treated. Your grace is all that I need and is all sufficient to help me to see people through your eyes and treat them right.

Devotion Authored by RebeccaAnnCooley

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LOVE IS NOT RUDE

Devotion: Love Is Not Rude

(Adapted from 1 Corinthians 13:5)

Verse:

Rudeness is a lack training

Concerning the walk of love,

A lack of etiquette and learning

To know how to be a part of

The body of believers

To respect everyone in every way,

To put away the lies of the deceiver,

And to know that you and I can change our ways

Chorus:

Love is not rude, love does not have bad manners

Love is not rude, love always thinks of others

Love is not rude, love keeps the golden rule

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Bridge:

Love won’t take you for a ride

On yet another guilt trip

Love won’t bring you down to size

And make you feel little

And make it self feel big

WordsAndMusic by KentCliffordCooley

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