Yesterday Pastor Sam began a new sermon series, Lenten Meditations on the Love of God, that will continue for the next several weeks. As we hear this series we are not called to merely listen, but to reflect on 1) our personal relationship with God and 2) the ways in which our love of God is demonstrated to Him and to the world.
Our pastor referenced some of the work of Dr. Gary Chapman, best known for a series of books based on what he terms "love languages". Dr. Chapman's theory is that relationships are best served when the parties involved make efforts to express love in the way it will be most appreciated. For example, some prefer love to be expressed through physical touch, while others best understand love if it is expressed through words of affirmation or acts of service.
What is God's love language to us, and what love language does God want us to express towards Him? As we go through this week, we will take another look at some of the Scriptures mentioned during yesterday's sermon. My prayer is that we will take interest in deepening our love relationship with God, and that this Lenten season will be one in which our lives are transformed anew by the love of God.
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