I Really Do Love Him

Scripture: 1 Peter 1: [8] Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Observation: I do believe and love my Lord, but so often my actions don’t show it. Jesus has taken my depression and has been able to use it for God’s glory and has filled my life with joy, but when my eyes are off of Him and I look at myself or this world I can get dragged right back down. I know my Lord exists and that He loves me and shows me each day His love.

Application: My focus should always be that I belong to my Lord and whatever I do I need to see if it pleases Him or am I just trying to please myself. My Lord is the source of my joy and without Him I am only a sinful man with no hope. I need to show my love for my Lord not only to Him but to others so that they may be drawn closer to Him.

Prayer: My Lord you are the source of my love and joy. Draw me closer to you so that I may feel your embrace and be guided by your love. Help me understand your desires for me and continue to fill my life with joy.