We often speak of God as Father; loving, patient, generous.
And rightly so. Scripture repeatedly calls us children of God and invites us
into a family where we are known, nurtured, and never abandoned.
But there's another side to this divine relationship that we
often overlook.
God is not just seeking children. He’s seeking lovers;
people who choose Him freely, passionately, and intimately. Not just those who
bear His name, but those who burn for His presence. It is what enriches our
experience when we worship. The heart of a lover.
This matters.
Because many today claim to “love God” yet rarely speak to
Him in prayer or open His word to hear Him speak back. Can we really call it
love if there’s no conversation? No pursuit? No desire to know His heart?
Love without communion is just sentiment.
I’m not writing this to judge. In fact, I write it from my
own tension. I still struggle with consistent Bible study. And whenever I miss
my prayer time, I genuinely miss God. I feel the ache of distance. That
longing? That’s love.
And I’m learning that God wants more than religious
obedience or distant admiration. He wants relationship; children who mature
into lovers.
So maybe the question isn’t just, “Do I love God?”
Maybe the better question is: "How am I showing I love
him and miss him?"
Because lovers don’t just believe. They pursue.
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Written with love. Shared with those still seeking.
