Loving Jesus Back
Photo by Christian Buehner
At Becoming the One, one thing we love talking about—our chief joy—is loving Jesus. He is our wonderful Savior, and He willingly went to the cross and sacrificed His life for us, so we could be with Him forever. He paid the price we couldn’t pay. What love!
A covenant has two sides. In our covenant with God, we get to respond to Him. We give Him our heart just as He gave His to us. The Bible says we love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19). It is a beautiful, never-ending circle. Love begins in Him. He is the fire, and He is so close to us that the sparks spread to our heart, and we blaze because of Him.
But what does it look like to love Jesus back?
How do we show affection to Him when we can’t see Him the way we can see other people?
One way we can love Jesus back is by expressing our heart to Him. We simply tell Him why He is important to us.
Here is a (very short!) list of worshipful declarations based on Scripture. May they stir your heart with affection for the God who loves you more than you know. He loves you without boundaries or hesitation, without conditions, and without any fear.
My heart is precious to You (Prov. 4:23). You are the reason my heart thrives.
You value my thoughts (Rom. 12:2). You are the reason there is life in my mind.
You value my desires (Ps. 37:4). You are the reason my heart is happy.
You see the real me (Gen. 16:13). You are the reason I get to be myself.
Your thoughts toward me outnumber the grains of sand (Ps. 139:17–18). I am overwhelmed by how much You think of me.
No evil can come near me because of You (Ps. 91:9–10). You are the reason I am free to grow and prosper and thrive.
No weapon that tries to fight me will succeed (Isa. 54:17). You are the reason I am fearless.
You are kind to me (Rom. 2:4). You are the reason my heart can rejoice.
What would YOU tell the Lord?
How would You describe Your love for Him?
Spend a few minutes putting words to your heart, and journal what the experience is like. How does it affect your spirit? What does the Holy Spirit show your spirit in reply?
❤️ Want to learn more about God’s incredible love for you? ❤️
Join a BTO group! 🎉
These groups provide an easy, relaxed environment where you can find more healing for your heart—and encounter God’s love for you right where you are.