Loving Jesus No Strings Attached

I was faced with a sad revelation about my faith and had to repent of it. I encourage you to ask yourself the question I asked myself. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible #Devotions

At one point in my life, I realized that I didn’t love Jesus for Himself, but for His benefits. Eternal life wasn’t enough for me. I wanted other things here and now. 

I came to this revelation because something happened that pierced my heart, damaged my dreams, and forever changed the landscape of my life. And I got angry with God. I thought He owed me more. 

I was like the crowd in John 6:26-27 who eagerly followed Jesus because they loved the food Christ gave them, not because they loved Him. 

When I realized my lack of love and understanding for Christ, I repented. 

But this attitude still raises its ugly head at times, and I must again remind myself that Christ has given me more than I deserve, no matter what else happens in my earthly life.

Will you join me today in asking God to give us more love for Him with no strings attached?
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I was faced with a sad revelation about my faith and had to repent of it. I encourage you to ask yourself the question I asked myself. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible #Devotions


8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    Hi Gail - I know what you mean. I also had a moment like that and felt God had let me down. How foolish of me. It is I who does not understand Him enough to know He knows best. Great post. Trusting God to help us love Him more, no strings attached.
    God bless
    Tracy

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  2. Dave ~ BrendaJune 13, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    thank you for continuing to challenge me to "go higher" in my relationship with Jesus. I love your posts!

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  3. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    God Bless You Gail.
    I Love This Post Sometimes That Happens to me.
    Receive My prayers for Your Life In Jesus name amen and amen.

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  4. EverythingIam-blogspot.blogspot.comJune 13, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Gail, thank you, I just repented. Thank you thank you! Jesus in Lord. Praise Him in all circumstance!

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  5. UgochiJune 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Truth you shared here. I repented of this some time ago, now I strive to love God just for who He is to me, My Father.
    Your new follower from Teach me Tuesday.
    http://www.ugochi-jolomi.com/

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  6. UnknownMay 29, 2018 at 7:00 AM

    This is so GOOD
    I myself needed this message. Lord forgive me because I've felt this way at times. Thanks for loving me although I sin against you Lord.

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  7. Marja Verschoor-MeijersMay 29, 2018 at 1:18 PM

    Jesus said it: Blessed is he who takes no offense in Me.

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  8. Diane ArchibaldMay 29, 2018 at 8:53 PM

    Another timely post -- in fact, it relates to the Getting Bitter post. Obviously God wants me to focus on this and heal. Thanks, Gail! Focusing on it now for sure! :)

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