In the Bible, notice that God defines idolatry in ways we find refuge, strength, and glory apart from Him. It is obvious how earthly sources, we depend on—our personality, appearance, activities, knowledge, and the approval from others. It is vital that our love for God increase in ways that help us to decrease our love for earthly sources. We need to love God and not our earthly substitutions. The idols of our heart suggest that anything less than God won’t be enough. We know we should love God more, but knowing that is not enough.
Some try to force themselves into loving God more but in a shallow way. Loving God more isn’t about loving Him with our mind. Loving God more, is about our heart-felt response in pleasure and thrill with what our heart believes about Him. Matthew 6:21 says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. Since your heart follows hard after what you treasure greatly, direct your heart to love the Lord, to stay before His holy Presence, and to enjoy so much of His abundant grace. Use any discipline you have to your advantage. But focus your effort on growing in your faith, love, and delight toward God. By doing so greater discipline will come naturally.
Be INTENTIONAL! Thank the Lord that you don’t have to settle for so little. Loving God is just too important for spiritual growth. Take action!
Become wise and understanding in disciplining yourself. Make your heart the best student. Determine to have fun getting your heart to hear the many revelations and that you CAN love and treasure God more. Happy Midweek
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