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In high school, I had a crush on a boy who didn\u2019t even know my name. A baseball player, I kept score for the team so I could spend time with him. Of course, a shy, introverted girl, I never spoke to him. But one time, during the season, he asked me a question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat time is it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, how my heart soared when he spoke to me. Four words spurred me and my vivid imagination on for months. I can still remember the feeling of elation at his nonchalant attention. Falling in love with Jesus doesn\u2019t even begin to compare to the heartbeat of a schoolgirl\u2019s crush. Realizing the depth of the Savior\u2019s love for us, confessing our sins, and receiving His grace fills us with an unspeakable joy. But over time, we may forget the elation of salvation as life happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over time, I got to know the object of my crush and realized he didn\u2019t live up to the image I had concocted in my head. Becoming friends, I realized we had nothing in common, and the narrative I had created fell short of reality. However, the more I get to know Jesus, the deeper I fall in love with Him. The Savior doesn\u2019t disappoint, perfect in every way; He lives up to His promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loving the Savior grows daily when you pursue a relationship with Him. When we turn to the Lord, He receives us with open arms. Ready to rejoice with us when we rejoice and weep with us when we weep. Even though we can\u2019t understand everything God does, we can trust that He has our best interests at heart. Take time to remember what the Almighty has done for you. Make a list of His works in your life and fall in love with Him all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Journal Questions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How did you feel when you first gave your life to Christ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does pursuing the Lord daily deepen your relationship with Him?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what ways have you fallen deeper in love with Jesus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joyful Application:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Recall the joyful feelings you had for Jesus when you first trusted Him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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