Daily Power #61

We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. (1 John 2:3)

When I was growing up, my family was what I’d call “cultural Christians.” We’d go to church on Christmas and Easter. We’d help a neighbor in need. We’d donate canned goods to food drives. We’d pray over our meal at Thanksgiving. But that was basically the extent of it.

Even though I believed in God, all I knew was about him—and very little of that. I didn’t know him. And because I didn’t know him the way best friends or spouses know each other, I lived according to my own rules.

Once I gave my life to Christ, I began a relationship with God that continues to this day. As part of this relationship, I submitted to his rules, including his command to love others as I love myself.

God cares about how you live. And your relationship with him will naturally flow into your daily attitudes and actions. If you’re struggling in your faith, ask yourself if you need to return to your source. Are you trying to obey him because you know him and love him? Or because you think you have to?

Power Lift

Dear God, I want to know you and grow more in love with you. Show me your heart as I give you more and more of mine.