“One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”” Mark 12:28-31 (NIV)
Today, let’s consider how we use the word “love” in everyday conversations. Most of us misuse the word often. Recently I have been challenged to use the word only when speaking of God and people. I love God. I love my family. I love others.
I believe the word holds much power and is a verb of intention. When I say I love God, I confess that I adore Him, I desire that my life honors Him and I want to spend my days pointing others to Him.
When I say I love another person I long to represent the heart of the Father while pointing that individual back to the one Source that will never leave them nor forsake them.
Heavenly Father, I want to keep first things first in my life. If I love You and love others, my life will be full and complete. Today, I choose to focus on You and on the people You place in my life. I want to represent Your heart to others. I want to shine Your light into dark places. Thank You for loving me first, and for drawing me with Your loving kindness.
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