Why the Love?

I love the Lord , because He hears [and continues to hear] My voice and my supplications (my pleas, my cries, my specific needs). Psalm 116:1 AMP

Truth Facts:

1. The Psalmist here declares his love for God publicly, and without shame. He even wrote a song about his love for God. Do men know where you stand with God? Is your love for God from your whole heart or out of forced obligation? Truth is, the foundations of your love will be made apparent  eventually; you cannot hide it for a long time.

2. One of the reasons why the Psalmist could declare his love for God was a testimony that God answers prayers, and continues to do so. One of the peculiar things about God is his eternal consistency. His answers do not always align with human reasoning and logic, but it will always be what is best for us. 

3. You do not love God only because of what he gives you, but because of who God is. We are who we are, not because of what we have, but because of who we know. We are because God is. Do not get distracted by the needs, be lifted by the greatness of the God that you serve.

4. There is nothing too little or too big to take to God in prayer. Human nature hates being dependent, but God craves our trust. Should we keep holding on to false tokens of hope and help, instead of holding to the God who hears the most silent whisper, sees every tear that falls and meets all the needs that we have, no matter how complex? 

The choice is always ours to make. God is always at work, seeking to establish his kingdom in the hearts of men and asking that we trust his wisdom, workings and ways. Do you have a choice but to love God? His time of favour is here.