Each Saturday in our current series, Seeking Him, we have been looking in-depth at some important aspects of having a dedicated, purposeful, intentional, devoted quiet time. This week we are continuing to look at the joy and privilege of our relationship with our heavenly Father—our quiet time alone with Him. And talking about love.
Perhaps I am thinking about the love part ‘cause we have just celebrated the love holiday—Valentine’s Day. Or perhaps I am thinking about the love part due to currently reading Crazy Love by Pastor Francis Chan. (Have you read it? I do know a few of you who are studying/discussing this incredibly convicting book.) I am sure that both of those have greatly influenced my thinking. But perhaps the most compelling motivation has been my consideration and meditation of something that Jesus said:
LOVE the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your strength,
and with all your mind
Luke 10:27
I have been thinking about this for a couple of weeks now. “Love the Lord your God with ALL….” That is what Jesus said, right? “…ALL?” All means entirely, completely, wholly, vital, foundational, necessary, everything.
My friend, I could not even begin to tell you what loving God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind looks like in your quiet time. Really, how could I? But I do know Who can! May I strongly suggest that you express your desire to your Lord to do just that—love. with. all. heart. soul. strength. mind. And just watch and see where the holy spirit leads you. Praying for you that your heart will be thrilled and joyful as you love Him with your all!
With All My Heart sung by Babbie Mason
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Keep seeking Him and enjoy your quiet time with your Lord! As you seek Him, He will be found…He promises!
Jeremiah 29:12,13
Then you will call upon Me, and you will come and pray to Me,
and I will hear and heed you.
Then you will seek Me, inquire for, and require Me [as a vital necessity]
and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Praying for each of you! I know that the Lord will answer your heart’s cry as you are seeking Him with all your heart!
♥ coleen
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Coleen, thank you for sharing today. It is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Luke 10:27 seems to sum up what we have been studying and aiming for these last weeks. Love and all, the two words that express what we all want in our lives to I believe. “Love the Lord with ALL!” I loved the song! I think I want to sing that to the Lord every morning to set my heart right for the day! 🙂
me, too, clella! the holy spirit was SO impressing this on my heart…and i am thankful that i was able to communicate what was in my heart; by God’s grace! singing along with you! <3