Lately a prayer of mine has been, "Lord, teach me to love You," because I'm becoming increasingly aware of the fact that I'm incapable of loving Him in my own power. My love is imperfect. I need to love a perfect being with perfect love, His love.
I was present for a discussion about how we can "show that we love God," but I kept thinking that didn't make sense. If I love God, won't it show naturally? Rather than asking how I can show my love for God, I must ask whether or not I truly love God!
I'm often afraid of being to quick to say that I love God. The Word is full of judgment for those that say they love God, but show otherwise by their actions.
My heart is prone to wander. It easily makes idols.
Do not I love Thee, Oh my Lord?
Behold my heart and see
And turn each cursed idol out
That dares to rival Thee.
Do not I love Thee from my soul
Then let me ever love!
Dead be my heart to every joy
When Jesus cannot move.
Thou knowest I love Thee, dearest Lord,
But Oh, I long to soar
Far from the sphere of mortal joys
And learn to love Thee more.
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You should read Song of Songs (appropriately, since it is associated with Passover).
If that does not help, let me know, and I will send you a copy of Blessing the King of the Universe by Irene Lipson.
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