Happy Christmas, Visionaries! For those celebrating, I pray this season brings you joy, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose. Today, let’s talk about something deeply personal but universally important—rekindling your first love for God. Life has a way of dulling our spiritual fire, but the Bible calls us to return to our first love with passion and devotion. Let’s dive into this heartfelt topic together.
The Call to Return
Revelation 2:4-5 (KJV): “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.”
In His message to the church in Ephesus, Jesus acknowledges their hard work and perseverance but confronts them for abandoning their first love. It’s a sobering reminder that even when we’re busy “doing” for God, we can lose sight of “being” with Him.
Signs You’ve Drifted
How do you know if you’ve lost your first love? Here are a few signs:
- Routine Over Relationship: You go through the motions of faith without truly connecting with God.
- Priorities Out of Place: Other things—work, relationships, hobbies—take precedence over your time with God.
- Spiritual Apathy: You feel disconnected or indifferent about worship, prayer, or the Word.
If any of this resonates with you, don’t despair—God is calling you back to Him with open arms.
Returning to Your First Love
- Remember: Reflect on your journey with God. Recall the joy and passion you felt when you first experienced His love.
- Repent: Acknowledge where you’ve drifted and ask God to reignite your heart for Him.
- Recommit: Make intentional changes to prioritize your relationship with God. Seek Him through prayer, worship, and His Word.
Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV): “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
Practical Steps to Rekindle Your Love
- Spend Quality Time with God: Just as relationships grow through quality time, your relationship with God thrives when you set aside time to be with Him.
- Worship with Intention: Play your favorite worship songs, sing, and let your heart pour out in praise.
- Pray Honestly: Share your heart with God, even your struggles and doubts. Intimacy grows through honesty.
- Serve with Joy: Rediscover the joy of serving others as an act of worship to God.
- Seek Community: Surround yourself with fellow believers who encourage and inspire your walk with Christ.
Scriptures to Fan the Flame
- Matthew 22:37-38 (KJV): “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.”
- Psalm 51:10-12 (KJV): “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”
- 2 Timothy 1:6 (KJV): “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”
Visionaries, Rekindle the Flame
God is waiting to meet you right where you are. No matter how far you feel, His love remains constant, and He’s always calling you back to Him. Let’s choose to reignite our first love for God, not just during the Christmas season but every day.
Happy Christmas, Visionaries! May your hearts be full of God’s love, your minds focused on His truth, and your lives radiant with His light.
And remember, a visionary mind nurtures a creative spirit. Let your vision guide you, keep your mission organized, and always keep creating. Until next time, stay visionary.
