Devotional
Genuine love transforms obligation into joy. Think about someone you deeply love – serving them doesn’t feel like a burden because your heart delights in making them happy. Our relationship with God should reflect this same dynamic. When we truly love God, our obedience flows naturally from our affection for Him, not from a sense of duty or fear. This love-driven obedience changes everything about how we approach our faith journey.
Bible Verse
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” – 1 Corinthians 13:1
Reflection Question
How would your spiritual practices change if they were motivated purely by love for God rather than duty?
Quote
“If you love God, you don’t ask, what’s the minimum that I have to give to get. If you love God, you ask, how much can I give?” – Pastor Jerry Madden
Prayer
Lord, help me to love You more deeply each day. Transform my heart so that my obedience springs from genuine affection rather than obligation. Amen.