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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:
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Scripture Focus
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Devotional Thought
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Couple Prayer
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Marriage Action Step
Do it together in 10–15 minutes a day.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CONCLUSION
May your marriage be marked by patience, kindness, forgiveness, endurance, and Jesus-centered love.
Because…
Love Actually never fails.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?”

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.

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.

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.”

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.”







