So, when did we become so dignified and controlled that we can't even allow the expressions on our faces to be an outward sign of our inner condition? When did being strong become more important than being humble, obedient, trusting or in love with our Lord and Savor? It is a lie from Satan that Christians are strong, and we have swallowed it hook, line and sinker! We are weak, He is strong! When did we forget love is not what you say, it is what you do? As a result we say we love Him with our lips but keep our hearts to ourselves. (Mark 7:6)
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,—I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life!—and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death. —Elizabeth Barrett Browning
What passion and devotion we have for a lover or a friend. We will do just about anything to please ourselves and/or our new love interest. But what about God? Where is our passion for Him? What are we willing to do to show our love for Him? What about our need for Him?
We know how much Jesus loved us. He loved us to the point of death. We can count the ways He loved, and continues to love us. Can we do the same with our love for Him? How do we love Him, can we count the ways?
The truth is, without great passion there will not be great change. Where has our passion gone? We say "we are human, only Jesus was perfect" to cover our shortcomings all the time. And that's true. But in the words of Tina Turner, "what's that got to do with love" and our willingness and desire to show it to our Lord?
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