For this blog I just wanted to let you guys read the devotion that I read this morning. It was very powerful for me especially the second paragraph but I will type the whole thing because it is worth reading. It is titled "Love is best when God is first".
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart." Matthew 22:37
"Loving your spouse more than you love God is a form of idolatry. Far too many marriages suffer from this inversion. It places a created thing higher than the Creator. God should always be the first and primary object of our affection. He created us to love Him, and something unexplainably beautiful happens when we direct all of who we are at delighting in all of who He is. It is proper worship of the One who is worthy."
"If love is the greatest thing you can do, Then loving with all you are is the greatest expression you could ever make. Furthermore, if God is the greatest object of love, then awaken to the priceless purpose you have been given. You are wired, commanded, and invited to do the greatest thing, in the greatest way, for the greatest One. There is no higher calling. Yours is the most important over all of creation because you have been made in His image and are uniquely designed to express love in ways the rest of creation cannot."
"Embrace this eternal privilege. Let every breath be an opportunity to learn how to better love the God who first loved you."
guys, i know that the blogs i am writing probably seem repetitve but I read these devotions and feel a closeness to God that helps me to go throughout my day with his love working through me and enjoy it. I don't worry as much and everything seems easier in the world. I know this place is a bad place but understanding the vastness and depth of God's love has been an amazing journey for me that I am continuing on. I feel his love every time I write you guys about it and I love that feeling. i hope that you guys are not getting bored with what I am saying. It is just what God is showing me and i am sharing withyou. I love you all and i am so blessed to have each one of you for different reasons. Thank you for everything.
Love you,
Rachel
No, totally not bored!!!
ReplyDeleteYour writing has led us into the fullness of God. We spend alot of time reading and studying and sometimes get caught up in the things of God instead of who He really Is (LOVE). Love is the key to the Kingdom of God..the very thing we are told to seek first and then everything else will be added.
What devotional are you using?
Love you,
Connie
Thank you for saying that. i am using The Love Dare devotional for couples. It is an addition to the love dare book and the fireproof movie. but it would be great to do on its own. It is awesome. i have only been using it for 9 days but it has been great so far.
ReplyDeleteLove you so much,
Rachel