May Fast Day 2

Theme: Agape Saturated 

Glory to God, we are on day 2! Yesterday we meditated on God’s love for us. Today let us focus our love for God. Seems easy right! Many people profess their love for God but their lives lack exemplification of it. 

Let us identify our love for God alongside scripture since that is our standard. 

Deuteronomy 6:5 reads “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength”. This is hefty! But imperative to a surrendered spiritually mature life. If we love God with all of who we are, then we have the potential to glorify God with our whole lives. 

Love is transformative. And our love for God is meant to transform our very way of being. Not to mention that loving God is the greatest commandment! In a season where man has emphasized their desires above the will of God let us remember the means to a successful Christian Walk. Which is placing God on the throne of our hearts. 

Remember love is evidenced by demonstration. God’s own love was demonstrated by His sacrifice. How are we demonstrating we love God? Do we choose God? Do we prioritize God? Do we pursue God? Do we seek to glorify God in our decisions? 

Intently look at the scriptures below. 

Deuteronomy 6: 5 

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” 

2 Thessalonians 3: 5 

“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” 

1 John 5: 2-3 

“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” 

Write them down, pray them and ask God that you live out the above scriptures. 

We may know where we stand regarding our love for God. If you are having trouble identifying your love for God, think about how often you consider God and how your commitment to God impacts your decisions. There is always room for growth. Share your heart with God today and pray for a greater love for Him. Every time you think about God pray that you learn to love Him more.

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