Do you ever stop and think why you do the things you do? Sometimes I get so used to my habits and daily rituals that I forget why I'm doing them in the first place.
It's like driving. When I first learned it, I was very cautious and alert. But when I got used to it already, I feel that driving is just like walking. I can even eat, talk, laugh, text and sing while driving. And when I'm in my usual route to the mall or back home, I don't even have to think about my way anymore. It's very automatic. I feel like I'm on auto-pilot.
But sometimes, being on auto-pilot is not a good thing--especially in my spiritual life. Sometimes I get so used to my spiritual disciplines and habits that I forgot why I'm doing all these.
Why do I go to worship every Sunday? Why do I sing? Why do I read my Bible everyday?
This morning, I thank God for having me read this very meaningful and much loved verse in the Bible:
We love Him because He first loved us. ~1 John 4:19 NKJV
That's it. I need to be reminded of this fact. I worship Jesus because I love Him. I sing to Him because I love Him. I spend time with Him and His word everyday because I love Him.
And I love Him because He loved me first.
Reflection/Application:
- How can I remind myself of God's love for me today?
- What can I do differently to rekindle my love for the Lord?
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