In the Love of God

~~~ Jude 17, 20B-25 ~~~ Psalm 63 ~~~ Mark 11:27-33

Keep yourselves in the love of God...

We know that falling in love with someone is a great feeling.

We also know that staying in love does not just happen.

Staying in love cannot be maintained on autopilot.

The same is true with our loving relationship with God.

In order to keep ourselves in the love of God

we must nurture this love.

Here are a few suggestions for staying

 in the love of God.

1. Spend quality time with God.

This means not only physically being aware of him.

This means setting aside a special time dedicated to God.

2. Use opportunities throughout the day

 to be mindful of God's presence.

Pay attention to him in the present moment.

Pause and say 'I love you, God'.

3. Express your appreciation and gratitude 

for the wonders of God.

Notice the beauty of creation great and small...

a flower, a cloud, a rain drop, a cardinal, a horse...

4. Learn more about the one who loves you.

Make a retreat. Participate in a Bible study.

Read the lives of the saints...they have much

 to teach us about loving God.

My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

Our soul is thirsts for the one we love.

Our soul thirsts for the one who loves us

We thirst for the one who also thirsts for us...God.

Remember, God loved you first.

Because of his first love our soul desires to be with him.

We long to be in the presence of his glory.

It is God's love for us that gives our soul life.

Sing praise to the one who loves you...

from ages past, now, and for ages to come. Amen. 

The world goes around with love.

Love powers everything.

Keep your heart in the love of God.

Keep your thoughts in the love of God.

Keep your actions influenced in the love of God.

Blessings in the love of God.

~~~ Peace ~~~