How To Grow In The Love Of God

Do you desire to grow in the love of God? This is the will of God - that you be like Him in words, thought, and deeds. Developing the love of the Lord in you empowers you to obey and live for Him at all times. This post tells you how to grow in God’s love.

That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God – Ephesians 3:17-19 (NKJV).

Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us – Romans 5:5 (NKJV).

Growing in the love of God is mandatory if you want to please God. This also ensures that you enjoy all that He has for them that love Him (Romans 8:28), including being with Him where He is. Also, when you develop the love of Christ in you, serving God will no more be a struggle for you. Rather, you will do it with delight. Furthermore, sin will not overcome you anymore, and walking in love will be a normal way of life for you. So, how do you build up your love level?

How to grow in God’s love

1. Salvation

This is the starting point for the love of God in a believer’s life. This is because at new birth, God showers His love into your heart by His Spirit (Romans 5:5). And a seed of the love of Christ is planted in you, which enables you to live for Christ. Therefore, when you receive Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, love dwells in you. However, like any other seed, if the seed of God’s love doesn’t grow, you will not reap any benefit.

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