How can we "love the LORD your God" in our daily lives today? Verse at the Center “ But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” – Joshua 22:5 Four Facets of Loving the LORD - Love Him – affection, allegiance, delight (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37) - Walk in His ways – pattern life after His character (Micah 6:8) - Keep His commandments – obey Scripture gladly (John 14:15; 1 John 5:3) - Hold fast to Him & serve Him wholeheartedly – cling, commit, act (Psalm 63:8; Colossians 3:23) Love Expressed in Daily Life 1. Mind: - Start each day in the Word; let it set your thinking (Psalm 1:2) - Filter media and conversations through Philippians 4:8 2. Heart: - Thank Him aloud for specific blessings; gratitude fuels affection - Sing or listen to worship music during mundane tasks 3. Relationships: - Forgive quickly (Ephesians 4:32) - Speak truth with gentleness (Proverbs 15:1) 4. Decisions: - Ask, “Will this honor the Lord?” before commitments (1 Corinthians 10:31) - Choose integrity over convenience even when no one sees 5. Resources: - Tithe first, budget the rest (Malachi 3:10) - Use time talents, and possessions to bless others (1 Peter 4:10) Practical Habits to Cultivate - Bible reading plan: one chapter OT + one chapter NT daily - Scripture memory cards on fridge or phone lock-screen - Weekly Sabbath rhythm: worship, rest, reflection - “Clinging” moments: brief pauses to whisper His name throughout the day - Serve in a local church ministry that fits your gifts Cautions and Encouragements - Guard against routine turning into ritualism; keep love fresh - When you fail, confess and restart (1 John 1:9) - His commandments are not burdensome because His Spirit empowers obedience Lives That Shine Walking, obeying, clinging, and serving become a living testimony. As others notice the peace, integrity, and joy that mark you, they glimpse what it looks like to truly “love the LORD your God” every single day. |
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