Returning to My First Love

The book of Revelation is written to believers; the very first verse confirms it. 1 Some say we are close to the time of Jesus’ return. No one knows the day or hour however, we can be sure of one thing: we are closer with each passing day. 2 3 Even If Jesus doesn’t return in my life time, I need to be prepared to meet Him.

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.4

Was the Holy Spirit impressing me with the importance of returning to my first love? Have I forsaken my first love?

Honestly, I don’t think my relationship with God has the simplicity it used too and I don’t think I truly rely on Him with the same dependency as I once did.5 6 The fact is, I used to do things, as a new believer, that I don’t do anymore.

My Prayer: God, thank you for calling me back into a deepening relationship with you. I remember, I used to steal away moments, during the course of the day, to delight in your word; back then I wrote down your word and carried it with me everywhere I went. Now that I have your word in a host of translations and commentaries at my finger tips; have I taken it for granted? We used to go on those long walks, now I don’t have the time. Please forgive me, thank you for reminding me of the first things and giving me the grace and desire to return to you, my first love. Amen.

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dale

A man, husband and father, struggling to be a blessing in the lives of others.