Chapter 2: Expressing Your Love To God
Questions To Ponder
1. What are some of the ways you generally show a person you love them? (Give Attention - Acts of Service - Special Gift - Specific Words - Special Card - Other?)
I think the way I show someone I love them changes...I myself feel loved when someone gives and encouraging word, or special attention, But I know that not everyone is the same, so I try my best to love others in the way that means the most to them. My husband is a quality time and acts of service guy...keeping the house clean, and going out in the garage to watch him as he works on his latest project are very important to him, or just sitting beside him while we watch a show together. However, my daughters both have their own way of giving and receiving love so I am learning to adapt and love others in different ways.
2. What is the main warning in this chapter in your opinion?
The main thing that stood out to me was the fact that we all to easily loose our first love; and everything goes down hill from there. It is important that we remember who God is and who we are in Him...If we truly have these things in our hearts and minds, constantly thinking of how great God is, and remembering all He has done for us, we will not loose our first love. We will continue to love, honor, and respect God in the way He so much deserves.
3. What are some of the ways you can express your love to God?
In everything we do, we have the opportunity to show God we love Him, through our obedience and attitude as we deal with issues in life. Whether we are doing the mundane daily chores or doing something new and exciting, our attitude towards what we are doing will change it from just going through the actions, into worship. We can make washing the dishes an act of love, just by changing our thoughts, wash the dishes as if you were doing it for the Lord, and cook and serve dinner as if you were doing it for God, you will do your best and bring honor to God through your thoughts and actions...that right there is true worship!
4. What advice would you give to a new believer regarding worship?
Many times we tend to think of worship as singing songs and that is where we think it ends, I would encourage a new believer to make everyday and everything they do into an act of worship, not just on Sunday at church, but in their home and on the job, taking care of the family, or doing fun activities...all of it should bring honor, glory and respect to God - all of it should be done as unto the Lord!
