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LOVE ACTUALLY 21 DAY COUPLES DEVOTIONAL 

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Based on 1 Corinthians 13:1–8 (NLT)
Love isn’t just something you feel. Love is something you practice.

 

HOW TO USE THIS DEVOTIONAL

Each day includes:

  • Scripture Focus

  • Devotional Thought

  • Couple Prayer

  • Marriage Action Step

Do it together in 10–15 minutes a day.

Expectant Parents Moment

DAY 1

Love Is The Main Thing!

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

 

Devotional:  Paul says without love, words become noise. In marriage, communication matters—but love is what gives communication meaning. Love is not volume, it’s value.

 

Prayer:  Lord, let love be the language of our home.

 

Action Step:  Speak one gentle, affirming sentence to your spouse today

Couples

DAY 4

Love Is Patient

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

 

Devotional:  Patience means giving your spouse room to grow. God is patient with you—marriage reflects that same mercy.

 

Prayer:  Father, slow us down so we can love well.

 

Action Step:  Choose patience instead of correction today.

Happy Bride

DAY 7

Love Is Humble

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

 

Devotional:  Pride divides. Humility unites. Love says, “I’m here to serve, not to win.”

 

Prayer:  Jesus, teach us to lower ourselves in love.

 

Action Step:  Apologize for one small thing quickly.

Couple Dining Together

DAY 10

Love Honors

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

 

Devotional:  Love is not rude. Honor is love spoken out loud. Respect is romance that matures.

 

Prayer:  Lord, let our words build, not bruise.

 

Action Step:  Speak about your spouse with honor today.

Couple Holding Gifts

DAY 13

Love Rejoices in Truth

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6

 

Devotional:  Love doesn’t ignore problems. Love faces truth with grace. Healing begins with honesty.

 

Prayer:  God, help us walk in truth together.

 

Action Step:  Have one honest but gentle conversation.

Couple Cooking Together

DAY 16

Love Trusts Again

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

 

Devotional:  Love believes the best. Trust is rebuilt in small consistent moments.

 

Prayer:  God, restore trust where it’s fragile.

 

Action Step:  Do one trust-building action today.

Couple Walking Outdoors

DAY 19

Love Is Eternal

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

 

Devotional:  Feelings change. Seasons shift. But love lasts because God is love.

 

Prayer:  Thank You, Lord, for everlasting love.

 

Action Step:  Worship together, even briefly.

Couple Embracing Smiling

CONCLUSION

May your marriage be marked by patience, kindness, forgiveness, endurance, and Jesus-centered love.

 

Because…

Love Actually never fails.

Wedding Dance Celebration

DAY 2

Love Is More Than Knowledge

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2

 

Devotional:  You can know everything about your spouse and still miss their heart. Love is not information—it’s attention.

 

Prayer:  Jesus, help us truly see each other again.

 

Action Step:  Ask: “How are you really doing?” and listen fully.

Hands With Rings

DAY 5

Love Is Kind

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

 

Devotional:  Kindness is romance that lasts. Small kindnesses keep marriages warm.

 

Prayer:  Lord, make tenderness normal in our marriage.

 

Action Step:  Do something thoughtful for your spouse today.

Elegant Wedding

DAY 8

Love Doesn’t Demand Attention

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

 

Devotional:  Love isn’t showy. It’s steady. Marriage thrives when love becomes consistent, not conditional.

 

Prayer:  Lord, teach us faithful love.

 

Action Step:  Put your phone away during one meaningful moment.

Couple Walking Outdoors

DAY 11

Love Controls Anger

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

 

Devotional:  Anger often reveals unmet expectations. Love chooses calm over chaos.

 

Prayer: Jesus, give us self-control and softness.

 

Action Step:  Pause before reacting in conflict.

Couple Walking Outdoors

DAY 14

Love Doesn’t Celebrate Wrong

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6

 

Devotional:  Love isn’t permissive—it’s holy. Strong marriages are built on shared righteousness.

 

Prayer:  Jesus, keep our marriage pure.

 

Action Step:  Pray together for protection over your home.

Couple Reviewing Menu

DAY 17

Love Hopes

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

 

Devotional:  Even when marriage feels heavy, love keeps hoping. God is not finished with your story.

 

Prayer:  Lord, renew our hope in each other.

 

Action Step:  Dream together about the future for 5 minutes.

Couple in a hammock

DAY 20

Love Looks Like Jesus

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

 

Devotional:  Marriage is discipleship. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s Christlikeness.

 

Prayer:  Jesus, be the center of our covenant.

 

Action Step:  Serve your spouse like Christ served.

Wedding Shoes Closeup

DAY 3

Love Is Not Performance

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:3

 

Devotional:  Marriage isn’t about proving yourself—it’s about giving yourself. Love is not keeping score. It’s giving grace.

 

Prayer:  Lord, free us from striving and teach us sincerity.

 

Action Step:  Do one act of love with no expectation in return.

Hiking Boots View

DAY 6

Love Doesn’t Compare

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

 

Devotional:  Comparison kills contentment. Your marriage doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. Love celebrates what God is building in you.

 

Prayer:  God, help us cherish our story.

 

Action Step:  Name 3 things you appreciate about your marriage.

Pathway Into the Shrine

DAY 9

Love Is Not Self-Seeking

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

 

Devotional:  Marriage breaks when both people ask, “What about me?” Love asks, “How can I bless you?”

 

Prayer:  God, make us generous partners.

 

Action Step:  Ask: “What do you need from me this week?”

Couple Walking Together

DAY 12

Love Keeps No Record

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

 

Devotional:  Marriage can’t thrive with a scoreboard. Forgiveness is the oxygen of intimacy.

 

Prayer:  Lord, help us release old hurts.

 

Action Step:  Let go of one past grievance today.

Couple Relaxing Together

DAY 15

Love Protects

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

 

Devotional:  Love creates safety. Your spouse should feel covered, not exposed.

 

Prayer:  Lord, make our marriage a refuge.

 

Action Step:  Defend your spouse in words and actions.

Couple Embracing

DAY 18

Love Endures

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

 

Devotional:
Love doesn’t quit when it’s hard. Covenant love stays.

 

Prayer:  Jesus, strengthen our endurance.

 

Action Step:  Encourage your spouse today: “We will get through this.”

Couple Sitting Together

DAY 21

Love Actually Never Ends

 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

 

Devotional:  Your marriage is meant to be a testimony: love is real because Jesus is real.

 

Prayer:  Lord, let our marriage preach love to the world.

 

Action Step:  Renew your vows in prayer: “I choose you again.”

cornerstone covenant church

706 E. 12th Street

Big Spring, TX  79720

432-264-0015

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