✧ Agape Love Blog – October 16, 2025 ✧Theme: Love That Walks in Humility

Sarah Skaggs
Oct 16
3 min read

Theme: Love That Walks in Humility

🌤 Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for another sunrise — another chance to love, serve, and grow closer to You. Teach us humility today. Let us walk softly, listen more than we speak, and serve more than we seek to be noticed. Help us remember that true greatness is found in gentle hands, humble hearts, and quiet faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 💜

📜 Today in History & Heritage

1793: Marie Antoinette was executed in Paris during the French Revolution — a moment that reminds us of how pride and power can fall, but humility stands firm before God.
1859: John Brown led his historic raid on Harpers Ferry, igniting debates on slavery and justice. It’s a sobering reminder that love and righteousness sometimes demand courage.
1964: The People’s Republic of China conducted its first nuclear test — showing how humanity’s choices hold both danger and potential. May we always choose peace over power.
1978: Cardinal Karol Wojtyła was elected Pope John Paul II, becoming one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the 20th century. His message was simple: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.”

Each event calls us to reflect on what kind of legacy we leave behind — one of pride or one of love and humility.

✝️ Christian Heritage & Reflection

Today, we remember Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647–1690), whose visions of Jesus revealed His Sacred Heart — a symbol of divine love overflowing with mercy.Her life was marked by humility, obedience, and a tender heart for others. Even when misunderstood, she continued to love, serve, and pray.

Philippians 2:3–4 (KJV) reminds us:

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

Agape love thrives in humility — it doesn’t need the spotlight, because it’s already shining with the light of Christ.

🌎 National & Cultural Observances

🥖 World Food Day – A global reminder to be thankful for every meal and to share with those in need. Love feeds both body and soul.
🐈 National Feral Cat Day – A small call to care for God’s creatures, showing compassion even in overlooked corners of creation.
🍞 National Breadstick Day (U.S.) – Sometimes love looks like sharing bread — or breaking it together.
💼 Boss’s Day – A great opportunity to thank leaders who lead with kindness and fairness.

Even in these lighthearted observances, we’re reminded that agape love can be practical — feeding the hungry, thanking those who guide, and showing care for all God’s creation.

❤️ Today’s Agape Message: The Strength of Humility

The world often celebrates the loudest, strongest, or most successful. But in God’s Kingdom, the humble are the heroes.Humility doesn’t mean weakness — it means power under control. It’s choosing gentleness when you could demand, peace when you could argue, forgiveness when you could condemn.

Jesus washed His disciples’ feet not because He had to, but because love stoops low to lift others higher.

💭 Reflection Thought:Where can I show humble love today — in my words, my tone, or my actions?

Even one act of humility can turn a heart toward God.

🌿 Simple Agape Practice for October 16

Thank someone who quietly serves behind the scenes.
Pray for the hungry and donate food or a meal if possible.
Offer encouragement to a leader or coworker.
Spend five minutes in quiet gratitude — thank God for unseen blessings.
Let go of one thing you can’t control — and trust God’s plan.

🙏 Evening Prayer

Lord, thank You for this day and for every lesson in humility.Teach me to love like You — to serve without recognition, to forgive without resentment, and to give without expecting anything in return.Let my heart reflect Your gentleness, and may Your peace rest over me tonight. Amen. 💜