Still

1/21/2020

Jeremiah 2:2

Ah, the blush of new love. We enter into a relationship with someone, and all we want to do is spend time in that person’s presence. We want to give them our best and protect them at all cost. We want everyone around us to see all the wonderful attributes we see in the person we love. We want our family and friends to love and accept our special person into the fold. We do everything we can to fiercely protect that their reputation and put them in the best possible light. Then, over time, we become comfortable. We get used to that person always being there, loving us and forgiving us, and sometimes even take them for granted.

Is this true of my relationship with God? Have I grown used to His love, how He is always there when I need Him, and knowing He will always forgive me? Do I take these things for granted?

Or, is my love still strong? Do I want to be with Him every day? Do I want everyone I know to love and accept Him like I do? Does how I live my life reflect my love for Him?

Chambers asks, “How much kindness have I shown Him this past week? Have I been kind to His reputation in my life?”