Matthew22:35-38
One of them, a lawyer,asked [Jesus] a question, testing Him, “Teacher, which isthe great commandment in the Law?” And He said to him, “‘YOU SHALL LOVE THELORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOURMIND.’ This is the great and foremost commandment.”
Howhas my love for God grown this past year?
Thisis the most important question of your life. Notice that Jesus is telling uswhat is the most important concern God has about our lives. God wants your lovefor Him to be the core of your life. Your love for God should be the bottomline of all decision making in your life.
Whendeciding what to watch on TV, remember your love for God. When reacting tosomeone who has treated you badly, remember your love for God. When given theopportunity to share Christ with someone, remember your love for God. When youralarm goes off for your quiet time with God and you are tired, remember yourlove for God.
Hasyour love for God grown stronger or weaker this past year? Think aboutrelationships. What things make any relationship grow deeper and stronger? Nowapply those things to your relationship with God. How can you take yourrelationship with God deeper this coming year? Commit to Him with all yourheart, soul and mind.