God Loved Me First

📖 Bible Verse

“We love because He first loved us.”
— 1 John 4:19 

🕊️ Story / Reflection

Before you knew God, before you prayed, and even before you were born, God already loved you. His love did not start because you did something good. God loved you first.

God’s love is not something we earn. It is a gift. Even when we make mistakes or feel unsure, God’s love stays the same. He sent Jesus to show us just how much He loves us.

Because God loved us first, we can learn to love Him and love others, too. His love is the beginning of everything.

💡 Lesson

• God loved me before anything else.
• God’s love is a gift, not a reward.
• I can love God and others because He loved me first.

🙏 Prayer

Dear God,

Thank You for loving me first.

Thank You for loving me even when I make mistakes.

Help me to love You and love others with the love You give me.

Amen.

🎨 Activity (Ages 3–6)

Draw a big heart.
Let an adult write inside it: “God loved me first.”
Say the words together slowly.

✏️ Reflection (Ages 7–9)

How does it feel to know God loved you before you loved Him?
What does this teach you about God’s heart?
Share or write your thoughts.

🕯️ Challenge (Ages 10–12)

Thank God every day for His love.

• Today, show love to someone else because God loved you first.
  It could be through kindness, forgiveness, or helping.

🌿 Sit With Jesus Moment

Sit quietly and take a deep breath.

Place your hand on your heart.

Imagine God saying to you:

“I loved you first, and I will always love you.”

Stay quiet and enjoy His love