Devotions for the week of May 31st

Daily Devotions:

Day One:
Read 1 Peter 2:21-3:1.  What kind of example did Christ leave for us in how to love others?  Today, focus on emulating Christ's example of unconditional love, even in the face of hostility.

Day Two:
Read 1 Peter 3:1.  In the same way that Christ expressed His love by submitting Himself, so wives are to express their love to submitting themselves to their husbands.  How do expectations get in the way of fulfilling this command?  As you go through the day, think about the expectations you place on your spouse.

Day Three:
Read 1 Peter 3:1-2.  When you submit to someone else, you gain favor in his or her eyes.  How about when you place expectations on others?  What kind of response does this elicit?  Focus today on how people react to the weight of expectations that are placed on them?

Day Four:
Read 1 Peter 3:7.  In the same way that wives are to submit to their husbands, husbands are to be considerate and respectful toward their wives.  One sign that we are placing expectations on our spouse is that we stop serving our spouse.  As you go through the day, take note of how considerate you are of your spouse.

Day Five:
Read 1 Peter 3:7.  How does your relationship with your spouse impact your relationship with God?  As you go through the day, pray that God would make you aware of the expectations you are placing on your spouse.