One of the easiest things to do as believers is to stay busy with spiritual things while slowly drifting from the simplicity of abiding in the love of God.
Prayer can become something we check off. Church can become routine. Serving can become something we do out of responsibility instead of relationship. Yet when Jesus spoke to His disciples, He continually brought them back to one central invitation: “Abide in My love.”
That invitation still matters just as much today.
One of the things that stands out so beautifully in this THIS DEVOTIONAL VIDEO from Esther is the reminder that even Jesus lived from a place of intimacy with the Father. Everything flowed from relationship. He was never striving to earn the Father’s love. He lived rooted in it. There is a huge difference between obeying God because we are afraid of failing Him and obeying Him because we love Him and trust His heart toward us. One produces weariness. The other produces joy, peace, and life.
The love of God is not something we move beyond as we mature in our faith. It is actually where maturity begins. The deeper we understand His love, the deeper our obedience, prayer life, and relationship with Him become.
THIS DEVOTIONAL VIDEO is a really beautiful encouragement to slow down and return to that place of abiding in Him again instead of simply moving through spiritual motions. Take some time to watch when you can, and afterward we would love to hear from you:
What helps you stay grounded in the love and presence of God during busy seasons of life?