In our Christian journey, loving the Lord is essential for us to hear His voice and follow His Word, uniting our desires and willpower. How does one love the Lord Jesus? Spiritual love sprouts through surrender and openness as a longing, allowing oneself to be loved. God is not earned; He is embraced, not through duty but through grace.
If one loves me, he will observe my Word, says the Lord. This is so paramount that it is immediately reiterated in the negative: whoever does not love me will not observe my words, will not succeed, and cannot thrive on his own.
The gospel teaches that each day is a chance to be God’s temple, filled with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This invitation transforms you, just as it did for Zacchaeus; if you welcome the Lord into your life, he will transform your actions in every way.
The center of faith is not what I do for God but what God does for me. I desire a loving relationship with God, which is more important than the air I breathe.
While approaching the Eucharist, I let Jesus know I need him and open my heart as a tabernacle of love. Many things are essential in my life, but only one is vital, for I cannot think, act, or live without him.
I am desperate for an imperishable life which only God can nourish. “Lord, keep me as the apple of your eye, in the shadow of your wings,” Psalm 17:8