Love

Let's talk about love...Isn't that a Van Halen song?

In study we talked about why God makes love the priority command. Here's what I learned. Love motivates obedience. Tell that to my kids. Or at least my son! I seem to act better when I am motivated by love, when I am filled with love, than when I am empty. Next it motivates perseverance. How true is that?! When we really love, we persevere. We see things through to the end, no matter when that is. I think of the love for my family. I will always fight, defend and protect them. I guess I need to know that is what Jesus thinks about me too! This one is a biggie for me..Love for God empowers love for others! I love that. By seeking God, loving him first He will provide me with all the love I need for everyone else. I always thought I had enough love to go around but at 3am when I am tired and Reagan is crying, Riley had an accident and Olivia is sick, I need all the love I can get! I also find that when I am feeling full of love from God that I am a better wife. I dont' mind as much when my husband leaves a trail of messes behind him (note I said "as much") or if he is late or any other number of things.

Here's where I am identifying True love by the following:

Does God regularly circulate my thoughts? Yes, often.
Am I often drawn to spend time with Him? Yes, often. But doing it is another thing..I know, not so good.
Does my life demonstrate a love for God? I think so..not sure..Um..
Do I often enjoy God? I am learning about God, to know Him is to love him I'm sure.
Do I ultimately find relief or satisfaction in obedience? I have never been known to be obedient but I am working on it. I think I am getting a taste of that with my son!

The best thing I learned is that I can ask God to have the love for Him I want! I kind of thought that I was supposed to have this overwhelming joy just come in my heart and I would be giddy.. (Maybe I watch too many movies or romances) but I realize in my newness to Christ that also since it is His desire for me to love him completely that He will grant it to me. How cool is that?

Oh ya, and I love you too. Study girls will know what I mean.
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