How Is Your Love Level?

My Utmost For His Highest

 

‘Worship and intercession must go together; one is impossible without the other. Intercession means raising ourselves up to the point of getting the mind of Christ regarding the person for whom we are praying (see Philippians 2:5). Instead of worshiping God, we recite speeches to God about how prayer is supposed to work. Are we worshiping God or disputing Him when we say, “But God, I just don’t see how you are going to do this”? This is a sure sign that we are not worshiping. When we lose sight of God, we become hard and dogmatic. We throw our petitions at His throne and dictate to Him what we want Him to do. We don’t worship God, nor do we seek to conform our minds to the mind of Christ. And if we are hard toward God, we will become hard toward other people.’ CHAMBERS

 

We must be careful that we don’t show disrespect toward God.  It is not blatant disrespect .. it is benign disrespect … we show it by ignoring Him.  Jesus said “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30) … that suggests a primary relationship … one like no other … The great commandment (Matthew 22:37-39) also suggests we are to have the same relationship.  If we love God in that way we will be devoted to Him.  We will seek Him out … we will want to talk to Him .. and give Him honor.  But if we fail to do that … if we become distant .. too busy with life … then we admit that we really don’t love God with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength.  It is not hard to tell. And when that happens, we can’t fulfill the second greatest commandment .. love our neighbor … you see our capacity to love others is a reflection of the level of love we have for God.

 

We would prefer that not be the case.  We would prefer that we could pick and choose who we like and don’t like.  Who we praise and who we criticize.  Who we draw close to and who we push away.  That thinking should be a flag that our love for God is waning.  That we have lost focus.  The love for self has pushed its way up to prominence once again.  When that happens we need to repent and turn back to God …

 

Father, in heaven, blessed is your name.  Your kingdom come.  You will be done on earth … in my life ,, as it is in heaven.  Give me what I need today.  Forgive my sins in the same way I am willing to forgive others.  Lead me away from temptation.  Deliver me from evil. Because all the kingdom and power and glory is yours … it always has been and always will be  … Amen.

 

Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)