First Love Check
Jesus, I love you above:
This was once a challenge but should really be a regular heart examination. Think of some things you currently have and whatever it is that you love a lot. This can be desires, people, a position a role, etc.
List those things. Write them down if you really want to do a deep dive and think about them. Remember, no matter how much you have and know they won't fulfill you. Remember, they can't be your foundation. Remember, they are fleeting.
I'm remembering this, begin to tell Jesus how much you love Him. Tell Him you love Him above your money, position, status, looks, car, possessions, friends, family, and relationships.
He is still your everything. He is still the most important. He is still your treasure. I recently did this and it led to such a powerful moment of worship and prayer where I felt like I was seeking God with all my heart again.
Revelation 2:1-4
NKJV
The Loveless Church
2 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write,
‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannotbear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
-etty