Love Day 20
You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul,
and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy
6:5 Matthew 22:36
True love is more than a mere emotion. It is a verb that is
evidenced by our actions, words, and attitude. For example, caring for someone
but not following through in action is merely affection, not love. Thus, while
we love all that God has done for us, we should actively express our love for
Him as a verb, and not just profess our appreciation.
In loving God, we may praise, respect, and follow Him. We
reveal our love with our daily speech or even in our silence. When we choose to
live our lives and carry ourselves in ways that honor God, we show that we love
Him. Just as in a marriage, we fail to properly show our love when we put
something or someone else above the one to whom we should be committed.
Let us refuse to put anything ahead of our love for God. We
cannot serve two masters. Our desire for praise and acclaim may stand in our
way of loving God. A love for money or pleasure will also hinder our
relationship with God. Instead, let us remain focused and be committed to our
God and love Him.
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